James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe came into greater focus this week following the upcoming “Superman: Legacy” movie when Gunn confirmed that Millie Alcock, who had a huge hit in “House of the Dragon,” has been cast in the role of Supergirl, and she The character who will get his own superhero. With “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow”. Who might direct the film? No contenders have emerged yet, but “X-Men: First Class” and “Argylle” director Matthew Vaughn will be highly regarded as a “Crazy Superman.”
Vaughn recently appeared BroBible's “Post-Credit Podcast.” He expressed interest in Alcock's direction in “Supergirl” and confusion about the order in which the film would develop.
“I'm a huge fan of Millie Alcock. Huge fan,” Vaughn said. “I met her on this other project we're working on — she turned me down, which is sad. She is a great actress. Then again, I find it very strange that they don't have a way out. That surprised me, because you don't have to choose a film, the director has to choose the film. I don't understand who would choose the film if there was no director.
Since Gunn and Safran are responsible for creating a new DC Universe that will include films, TV series, and video games, they have complete control over the casting at this early stage. Alcock has been cast as Supergirl in the DC Universe in general and not just in her standalone film “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow,” the director of which will now have no say in casting the lead role.
Ana Nogueira (“The Vampire Diaries”) is writing the screenplay for “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow.” diverse It was reported shortly after Alcock's casting announcement that DC is looking to attach a director to the film in the coming weeks.
“I was asked how I would do The Flash, but I said I would only do it if I could recast it — if I'm directing my own superhero movie, I want my own new superhero,” Vaughn added. “But, Millie Alcock, I probably would have brought it up if I was directing it… so I didn't think about it. Never take anything too hard. I'm a big fan of James Gunn and Peter Safran, so yeah, I'll think about it.”
Gunn posted on Threads the morning after Alcock's casting was announced that she was the first name he thought of for the role, adding: “Millie was the first person I brought up Peter for this role, over a year ago, when I was only reading comics. I was watching House of the Dragon and thought it might have the edge, grace and authenticity we needed.
Although it has not been confirmed yet, it is possible that Alcock will make her debut as Supergirl in “Superman: Legacy.” Gunn directs the tent pole. The film introduces a group of comic book characters into Gunn and Safran's new DC Universe, including Superman (David Corenswet), Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), and Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan). . And Mr. Terrific (Eddie Gathegi), Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillon) and Hawkgirl (Isabella Mercade).
“Superman: Legacy” is scheduled to open in theaters on July 11, 2025 from Warner Bros. Pictures. A release date for “Supergirl: World of Tomorrow” has not yet been set.
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