James Gunn Unveils First Look at Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow

The cameras have officially started rolling on DC's highly anticipated film, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. To mark this exciting milestone, DC boss James Gunn took to Bluesky to share the first glimpse of Milly Alcock as Supergirl, albeit indirectly. In his post, Gunn announced the commencement of filming and showcased a photo of Alcock seated in her actor's chair, teasing fans with a first look at the actress portraying Kara Zor-El.

Gunn expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "Thrilled to see camera roll at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden on Supergirl, with Craig Gillespie at the helm and the phenomenal Milly Alcock as our Kara Zor-El." This post also confirmed that Craig Gillespie, known for directing Cruella and I, Tonya, will be directing the film, as previously reported last April.

While specific plot details remain under wraps, it's known that the movie will be heavily inspired by the graphic novel of the same name by Tom King, Bilquis Evely, and Ana Nogueira. This acclaimed comic follows a standalone narrative about an alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll, who seeks Supergirl's help to avenge her father's murder by the villain Krem of the Yellow Hills. The graphic novel was nominated for "Best Limited Series" at the 2022 Eisner Awards and is highly recommended for those who haven't yet experienced its gripping story.

Joining Milly Alcock in the cast are Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem, Eve Ridley as Ruthye, David Krumholtz as Supergirl's father Zor-El, Emily Beecham as Supergirl's mother, and Jason Momoa, who has been recast in the DC universe as Lobo.

Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow marks the second film in the newly revamped DC universe, following James Gunn's Superman slated for release this summer. Other projects in development include The Batman Part II, which may or may not tie into Gunn's overarching movie-verse, and a rumored Clayface movie from Mike Flanagan.

For a comprehensive look at all upcoming DC projects from the new DC Studios, be sure to check out our detailed preview [ttpp].