Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Suit Has an Emotional Tribute to Christopher Reeve

Supergirl star Milly Alcock reveals the suit’s surprising connection to Christopher Reeve. The late Superman actor established an enduring legacy, defining future character adaptations.

Milly Alcock’s Supergirl costume has a surprising connection to Christopher Reeve

In a recent interview with Raiders of the Lost Podcast, Alcock was asked if she had any favorite details about her Supergirl suit. The actress replied that her cape in the film was remade using material from Christopher Reeve‘s Superman cape.

“I think they found that there was 16 meters of that material,” she added. “So that’s in the back of my cape now.”

Reeve’s portrayal of the iconic superhero in four films has left an indelible mark on subsequent Superman adaptations. For instance, when Henry Cavill auditioned for Superman in Man of Steel, he wore Reeve’s suit.

Moreover, fans pointed out that the movie included a subtle tribute during the World Engine sequence, in which, in one frame, Cavill’s face seemingly morphed to resemble Reeve’s. However, Snyder dismissed this as a “fan theory” while speaking with Cines Argentinos to promote Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. He said, “It doesn’t exist. It’s just the way it looks. It’s not… I mean, if it looks like that, that’s the gods. Not me.”

Furthermore, James Gunn confirmed that David Corenswet’s work ethic during the production of 2025’s Superman reminded him of Reeve. At a Q&A following the teaser trailer’s release, he said, “The thing that connects him so much to Christopher Reeve is, he has a lot of deep training. Like, I’ve never worked in my entire life with such a rigorous actor” (via ComicBook).

Gunn continued, “He challenged me on a daily basis to really get the most out of his character, get the most out of his story. Everything he does in the movie is utterly true. You don’t ever have a moment, even watching dailies, where you go, ‘David did something that feels stupid, that doesn’t feel real, that feels like he’s faking and he’s phoning it in,’ never. He’s always completely present.”

Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on SuperHeroHype.

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