Original ‘Supergirl’ Star Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box Office Setback: “Fierce, Strong and Great Comic Timing”
Original Supergirl star Helen Slater is publicly supporting actor Milly Alcock following the recent DCU film’s underwhelming box office performance.
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Who is Helen Slater?
Helen Slater is the actor who played the title character in the original 1984 Supergirl film.
What has Helen Slater said about Milly Alcock?
According to coverage, Slater described Alcock as fierce and strong, further noting that she possesses great comic timing.
Why is this news trending?
The trend centers on Slater's public support for the new DCU film and its star amid reports that the movie has underperformed at the box office.
Where it stands
Actor Helen Slater, who starred in the original 1984 Supergirl film, has publicly defended the new DCU movie and its lead actor, Milly Alcock. Slater’s comments arrive as the new production faces a difficult start at the box office.
Coverage from outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, Yahoo, and ScreenRant highlights Slater’s praise for Alcock’s performance, specifically citing her "fierce" and "strong" portrayal along with her "great comic timing." Reports from People.com also document Slater reflecting on her own career experiences, including lessons learned from Faye Dunaway and Peter O'Toole. Future developments depend on whether the film maintains its theatrical run despite initial commercial setbacks.
Industry observers are tracking if additional commentary from legacy cast members will influence audience perception of the new DCU project.
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Coverage (11)
- Original Supergirl star, 62, seen in glamorous snap as DC movie flops at box office AOL.com · 46d ago
- 'Supergirl' movie USA Today · 46d ago
- Original Supergirl Helen Slater, 62, resurfaces with rare update HELLO! Magazine · 46d ago
- ‘Astonishing’: Supergirl Star Helen Slater Defends Milly Alcock & Polarizing DCU Movie Yahoo · 46d ago
- Passing the Cape: Helen Slater Reacts to Milly Alcock’s Supergirl IMDb · 46d ago
- Passing the Cape: Helen Slater Reacts to Milly Alcock’s Supergirl IMDb · 47d ago
- OG Supergirl Star Reviews The New DCU Movie After Disappointing Box Office Debut ScreenRant · 47d ago
- Former Supergirl Star Defends New One Dark Horizons · 47d ago
- Original '80s 'Supergirl' star weighs in on Milly Alcock's version of the DC character Entertainment Weekly · 47d ago
- Original 'Supergirl' Star Helen Slater Shares the Tips She Learned from Faye Dunaway, Peter O'Toole (Exclusive) People.com · 47d ago
- Original ‘Supergirl’ Star Supports Milly Alcock Amid Box Office Setback: “Fierce, Strong and Great Comic Timing” The Hollywood Reporter · 47d ago
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