Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning · 29 Jan 2024 · T−879
Milly Alcock cast as Supergirl
The House of the Dragon actor won the role after screen tests against Emilia Jones and Meg Donnelly. Gunn confirmed the casting on Instagram. Deadline said she would appear in another DC project first.
Why it matters
The casting came with a promise of an earlier cameo, which became the campaign's real first look.
AnalysisDetails
- Date
- 29 Jan 2024 · T−879
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Announcement & positioning
- Category
- Celebrity & sports talent
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Milly Alcock, James Gunn
- Channels
- Press, Instagram
Sources 2
- 'Supergirl': 'House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock Nabs DC Universe RoleDeadline · 29 Jan 2024 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Alcock cast over Emilia Jones and Meg Donnelly; Gunn reposted the story on Instagram
- DC's Supergirl Is Milly Alcock, from 'House of the Dragon'Variety · 29 Jan 2024 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: Casting confirmed by Gunn on Instagram
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