‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Says ‘I Really Can’t Stop’ Backlash and Understands Why Scorsese and Ridley Scott Criticized Superhero Movies: ‘Not Every Film Is for Everyone’
By Zack Sharf
Published on March 31, 2026.
Milly Alcock, the 25-year-old actor who stars in Warner Bros. 'Supergirl' and "House of the Dragon," has faced backlash due to her portrayal as a female superhero. Alcock revealed that she understands that criticism of superhero movies, but insists that not every film is for everyone and that she can only be herself. She also addressed criticism of directors like Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott of the superhero genre, stating that "the beauty of art is that you can be selective."
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