DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast | Season 2, Ep. 1| Supergirl’s Milly Alcock | HBO Max

On DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast Season 2, Episode 1, hosts Frankey Smith and Coy Jandreau sit down with Milly Alcock (Kara Zor-El) for a conversation about Supergirl and the emotional core of Kara Zor-El in the new DCU film. From exclusive behind-the-scenes stories about filming brutal stunt sequences and speaking Kryptonese to Milly calling Kara “a hot mess in a cape,” this episode connects fans with her Supergirl. Frankey and Coy kick off Season 2 with one of the most honest superhero interviews yet, diving into trauma, identity, found family, the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic series, Heath Ledger’s influence, and how Milly Alcock approaches playing one of DC’s most beloved heroes. If you’re hyped for the future of the DC Universe, this episode is packed with behind-the-scenes details, fan energy, and the kind of comic book conversation only DC Studios Showcase can deliver. Supergirl hits theaters June 26. ✅ Milly Alcock explains why Kara’s symbol represents pain, not hope, in her version of Supergirl ✅ The emotional behind-the-scenes story about filming Kryptonese scenes with David Krumholtz ✅ Frankey and Coy debate whether leaving Gotham City for Metropolis is betrayal or survival ✅ Exclusive details on the massive Supergirl bus stunt sequence shown at CinemaCon ✅ Milly opens up about Kara masking trauma through partying, drinking, and avoidance ✅ The unexpected Heath Ledger and Björk conversation that completely changed the vibe of the interview. 🔔 Subscribe to the DC and HBO Max YouTube channels so you never miss an episode of DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast with Frankey and Coy. New episodes drop every other Friday on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. #DCStudios #DCShowcase #Podcast #YouTubePodcast #ComicBookTalk #DCUniverse #DCComics #Supergirl #Lanterns #JamesGunn #NerdCulture #SuperheroMovies #DCUniverse #DCU #Kara #KaraZorEl #MillyAlcock #DC Chapters: 0:00 -- Intro 0:20 -- DC Studios Showcase Season 2 begins 0:47 -- Supergirl, Lanterns & Clayface hype 1:37 -- Milly Alcock joins the show 2:11 -- Gotham vs Metropolis debate 4:04 -- Frankey and Coy on their favorite Supergirl stories 6:39 -- Milly Alcock enters the conversation 7:43 -- Leaving home and identity change 8:33 -- Australia, Tasmanian devils & growing up in Sydney 9:18 -- Heath Ledger’s influence on Milly Alcock 10:22 -- Björk fandom and dream biopic roles 11:22 -- “Hot mess in a cape” and Kara’s trauma 12:33 -- Woman of Tomorrow inspirations and comic visuals 13:41 -- How Kara learned English and speaking Kryptonese 14:36 -- The emotional Kryptonese scene with David Krumholtz 16:23 -- Building Kara and Ruthie’s relationship with Eve Ridley 17:55 -- Supergirl stunts and the massive bus sequence 19:38 -- Why fans connect with Kara more than Superman 20:55 -- The emotional meaning behind the Supergirl suit 22:13 -- Kara thinks Superman is a dork 22:57 -- David Corenswet, action figures & becoming Supergirl 24:42 -- Birthday gifts and chili oil ice cream 25:21 -- Frankey and Coy react to Milly Alcock 26:38 -- Recommendations: House of the Dragon & A Knight’s Tale 28:45 -- Outro Connect with DC Online: Follow DC on INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/3XxysUi Follow DC on TIKTOK: https://bit.ly/4jtVlUz Like DC on FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/3oQVPs2 Visit the DC WEBSITE: https://www.dc.com/ Subscribe to DC UNIVERSE INFINITE: https://bit.ly/3zAJZqX Shop official DC MERCH: https://shop.dc.com Join the DC DISCORD COMMUNITY: / discord Watch more DC videos HERE ► / @dcofficial About HBO Max: HBO Max is the premier global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that delivers the most unique and captivating stories, ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, movies, documentaries, true crime, adult animation, and live sports and news (where available). HBO Max is the destination for prestigious entertainment brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., Max Originals, DC, Harry Potter, as well as iconic shows like “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory,” all in one place. GET HBO MAX https://hbomax.com/ FOLLOW HBO MAX Follow HBO Max on YouTube: https://hbom.ax/YouTube Follow HBO Max on Instagram: https://hbom.ax/Instagram Follow HBO Max on TikTok: https://hbom.ax/Tiktok Follow HBO Max on Twitter: https://hbom.ax/x Follow HBO Max on Facebook: https://hbom.ax/Facebook