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"The gift is the job!" Milly Alcock on Becoming Supergirl, drunk acting and the joy of punching

Milly Alcock joins BBC Radio 1’s film critic Ali Plumb to talk about taking on the role of The Woman of Tomorrow in Supergirl. She explains the trick to drunk acting, what it's like fighting Jason Mom

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This movie really got meee omgg I've been looking forward to see Milly as my childhood's superhero and honestly I fell in love with the movie. So many emotions, subtle nuances and such a deep character and scenario... I've nothing else to say but thank you Milly for bringing my hero back to life
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Great performance by Milly. Absolutely loved the movie. 🎉
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It was the most fun!! Milly was amazing! I love it! I can't wait for the sequel to Supergirl!
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She played the part really well looking forward to seeing more of her as Supergirl
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I just saw the movie and I thought it was great! Milly was excellent as Supergirl and Jason Mamoa was excellent as Lobo.
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That cape themed outfit 😙👌
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She’s so so so so fine as Supergirl!!! Love her!!! She’s a walking party❤😂🎉
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She was really great playing supergirl. The film overall was very entertaining and did not bored me at all. The action was really great too!
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Perfectly cast, and a great movie. Love Milly.
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She was so so good!
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The whole vibe of this movie is treating young women seriously as a demographic.
Does not happen very often. I hope they show up, cuz I am loving the energy of the character.
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That glasses and Jacket is so iconic.
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Milly absolutely KILLED IT as Kara for me. She truly captured what separates her from Clark, which is that she truly struggles with the pain and trauma of being is the last person alive who remembers what life on Krypton actually was like. And she’s much more of a warrior than Clark.
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Supergirl may not be a perfect movie but I have to say that Milly Alcock is a great casting as Supergirl and I think she nailed the personality that this version of Supergirl has. Looking forward to see more of her next year
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Saw it last night to a packed theater. Milly is a phenomenal actress - she owns the role. Tight fizzy summer movie that's surprisingly dark 10 / 10
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@Soupie62 From YouTube ↗ 1 Jul 2026 85
That hoodie trenchcoat jacket is THE fashion accessory, every cosplay fan will want.
Heck, I'm a retired old dude and I want one.
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2:03 Every dog owner's ordeal XD
I love Krypto in both films!
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Milly is adorable and so excited in interviews. She is a great Supergirl.
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Anybody who hasn't seen Upright with Tim Minchin and Milly, do yourself a favour. It's brilliant.
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Watch David Corenswet talk to Ali about Becoming Superman here: https://youtu.be/_1bVXlRNK0k
Along with James Gunn, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, all basically calling David a nerd.