If you've ventured on to social media today, chances are you've seen a lot of chatter surrounding Supergirl star Milly Alcock supposedly erasing all mention of the DC Studios movie from her Instagram account.
That's since taken on a life of its own, with some speculating that she's distancing herself from the DCU, despite reportedly having a lead role in next summer's Man of Tomorrow. So, has Alcock really scrubbed all mention of the movie that grossed only $126.4 million and is rated a "Rotten" 52% on Rotten Tomatoes?
Not exactly. While the actress has taken down many of the promotional posts tied to the movie, the first trailer and photos from various interviews from Supergirl—including the press tour—are still there.
Alcock has deleted the announcement that she'd been cast as Supergirl's lead, but there appears to be a good reason for this.
Her account is now very photoshoot-heavy, creating a more professional aesthetic that the Australian actress may be seeking as she enters the next phase of her career. A comic book panel from Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow doesn't really fit that, which likely explains its absence.
Still, being cast as the DCU's Kara Zor-El was a career milestone for the House of the Dragon star, so it's easy to understand why some fans are disappointed that it's now vanished.
So, no, despite what you see in posts like the one below, Alcock has not deleted all mention of Supergirl from her Instagram account!
In its inaugural flight into the new DC Cinematic Universe, Supergirl reveals the origin of the interplanetary nomad Kara Zor-El, a.k.a. Supergirl, cousin of Kal-El, better known as Superman. Headstrong, worldly-wise, and often reckless, Supergirl exudes a brand of heroism all her own—truthful, relatable, and always on her own terms.
But when an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion. Together they undertake an epic, interstellar journey, struggling to balance their need for vengeance with the pursuit of justice—and to save the life of Kara’s best friend, her dog Krypto. Ultimately, Supergirl will prove that doing good can be tough... and it doesn’t always have to be nice.
Supergirl stars Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, David Corenswet, and Jason Momoa. The film is written by Ana Nogueira and directed by Craig Gillespie. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and James Gunn produced the film.
"Bad writing, gratuitous cameos, and uninspired visuals take us back to the bad old days of the DCEU in Supergirl," we wrote in our review, "a showcase for the super-talented Milly Alcock, but Kryptonite to anyone who likes good superhero movies."
Supergirl is now streaming on HBO Max.