James Gunn Denies Milly Alcock Firing Rumors
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn says rumors that Milly Alcock was fired from the DCU are false, confirming he was showing Peter Safran a director's cut.
James Gunn has denied rumors that Milly Alcock had been fired from the DCU. The DC Studios co-CEO said the rumors were false, according to Screen Rant.
Gunn also addressed rumors that Man of Tomorrow had received a poorly received test screening, saying the claims were untrue. He said he was showing DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran his first director's cut on the day he responded, adding that the cut was finished a month early.
In October 2025, Alcock, who plays Kara Zor-El in the DCU, removed several Supergirl posts from her Instagram, which sparked rumors that she had been fired. A user asked Gunn on Threads whether the rumors were true.
Gunn's response marks the studio's first public comment on the casting speculation surrounding Alcock and the status of Man of Tomorrow.
Quick answers
Did Milly Alcock get fired from the DCU?
No. James Gunn said the rumors were false.
What did James Gunn say about Man of Tomorrow?
He denied rumors that the film had a poorly received test screening. He also said he was showing Peter Safran his first director's cut on the day he responded, a month early.
Why did rumors start about Milly Alcock's DCU status?
Alcock, who plays Kara Zor-El, removed several Supergirl posts from her Instagram in October 2025, prompting speculation she had been fired.