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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26
Milly Alcock Embraces Fear Ahead of 'Supergirl' Debut in Under 3 Weeks
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26

Milly Alcock Embraces Fear Ahead of 'Supergirl' Debut in Under 3 Weeks

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 26

Summary

  • Less than three weeks before 'Supergirl' opens, Milly Alcock said she is learning to accept fear as attention around her biggest role yet intensifies.
  • Alcock, 26, described spiraling between 'House of the Dragon' and 'Supergirl,' saying she grew up with little and doubted whether she deserved the opportunity.
  • The Australian actress said she now sees that fear differently, trying to find beauty and groundedness rather than resist the pressure surrounding the DC franchise release.
  • Her comments come as Alcock moves from her 2022 breakout as young Rhaenyra Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon' to the title role in a major comic-book film.

Insights

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