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‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Echoes ‘She-Hulk’ on Facing Criticism

‘Supergirl’ Star Milly Alcock Echoes ‘She-Hulk’ on Facing Criticism

Pressure is mounting as Supergirl approaches its June release. Not only is it the second feature film in James Gunn’s DC Universe, but it’s also part of a broader effort to restore audience faith in superhero movies—particularly DC stories. Much of that attention is now focused on the film’s star, Milly Alcock. In a recent interview, Alcock addressed the criticism she expects to face.

‘Superman’ Preaches Goodness, But Political Subtext From James Gunn Stirs Unease

‘Superman’ Preaches Goodness, But Political Subtext From James Gunn Stirs Unease

Earlier today, audiences were introduced to the first teaser trailer for Superman, the new film by James Gunn that will kick off a new era and universe of DC movies. The trailer was met with mixed reactions, with most admitting that it did feel like a more hopeful, joyful interpretation of the Man of Steel. However, potentially politically-charged comments made by James Gunn soon after made eyebrows go up throughouth an exhausted fanbase desperate for some escapism and a Superman free of political messaging.