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James Gunn’s DCU has found its Supergirl in actress Milly Alcock, who was recently reported to have been cast in the role. As a result, fans have become curious about plans for the character’s solo outing in the upcoming filmSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which was first announced in January 2023. Fans have been debating who should direct the film and theKingsmandirector Matthew Vaughn has thrown his hat in the ring.
While promoting his new filmArgylle, Vaughn addressed the possibility of directingSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. However, while Vaughn remains a solid pick for the job, fans are leaning in a different direction. Some fans have expressed a desire to see oneLokiseason 1 director helming the solo project and here is everything you need to know in that regard.
Matthew Vaughn Addresses the Possibility of DirectingSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow
Matthew Vaughnis no stranger to the superhero genre as he has directed the cult classic 2010 filmKick-Assand its sequel. Vaughn also directed 2011’sX-Men: First Class.He was oncerumoredto be in consideration for directing a sequel to Henry Cavill’sMan of Steel. However, Vaughn has now spoken about the possibility of directingSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowfor James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU.
In an interview withBroBible, Vaughn spoke aboutMilly Alcockbeing cast as Supergirl and discussed whether he would be interested in directing the solo film based on the character. Vaughn stated that while he had not been approached by the studio yet, he could be interested in directing the film.
“Never say never. I’m a big fan of James Gunn and Peter Safran, so yeah, I would consider it.”
Vaughn made the above statement clarifying his stance on potentially directingSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Despite Vaughn’s track record in superhero films and blockbuster filmmaking in general, fans of the DC Comics franchise have been clamoring for a different director to helm the project.
Fans WantLokiDirector Kate Herron to Helm Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Movie
After Alcock’s casting, it was revealed that DC Studios was looking to attach a director toSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. As a result, fans engaged in a debate over social media about who should direct the feature film. Some fans were very vocal aboutLokidirectorKate Herrontaking the director’s chair. Here is what fans are saying about Herron directing Alcock’s Supergirl on X.
I choose kate herron
— Fahim Mia (@FahimMia01)June 18, 2025
Kate Herron. She did a good job with Loki S1.
— Jeffrey Mahoney (Wild Robot/Joker/Penguin/ Era) (@JeffreyMahone18)June 29, 2025
Kate Herronhttps://t.co/Lg33Ey2Ktopic.twitter.com/d6GMnyEv1A
— Matt Murdock (@ZeroYear97)July 09, 2025
I seriously hope so!!!!!!! She did incredible with Loki!!!!!!!!
— Connor Califf (@califf_con64824)August 19, 2025
Hey DCU updates, like idk if this makes sense, but I feel Kate’s director’s style kinda weirdly matches Milly’s acting style.Like you get what I mean?I think the two could work wonders together 😌
— Travyy (@WeirdoJimmy)July 02, 2025
Thats why i want kate herron. She have the vision for supergirl visuals
— Fahim Mia (@FahimMia01)July 19, 2025
As the tweets suggest, fans are excited about the prospect of Herron directingSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Moreover, fans feel Herron and Alcock would be the perfect pair to bring the Girl of Steel to life on the big screen.
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowis currently being scripted with screenwriter Ana Nogueira attached to the project. Meanwhile, Herron wasannouncedas a part of the directing team that will work on the second season of HBO’s acclaimed post-apocalyptic dramaThe Last of Us.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowcurrently does not have a known release date.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
