Helen Slater Defends Milly Alcock as New Supergirl Opens to $38 Million
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Updated · Dark Horizons · Jul 2
Helen Slater Defends Milly Alcock as New Supergirl Opens to $38 Million
3 articles · Updated · Dark Horizons · Jul 2
Summary
Helen Slater backed Milly Alcock after DC Studios' new “Supergirl” drew mixed reviews and a weak $38 million domestic debut, calling Alcock “astonishing” with “great comic timing.”
Critics have largely singled out Alcock as the film’s strongest element even as trade estimates suggest the movie could lose the studio about $100 million to $120 million over its run.
Slater framed her support through experience: her own 1984 “Supergirl” earned just $14 million domestically and failed badly enough to kill plans for two sequels.
The comparison underscores a familiar problem for the franchise — praise for its lead actress has not translated into box-office momentum.