James Gunn denies Milly Alcock was fired as Supergirl, calling three DC rumours false
After fan rumours that Milly Alcock had been fired as Supergirl, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn said on Threads that these and two other rumours were false.
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Mixed · 2DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn said on Threads on Friday 16 October that rumours Milly Alcock had been fired as Supergirl were false. Screen RantN “But all three of these couldn't be more false.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ The A.V. ClubLC “Gunn took to Threads on Friday to squash the latest round of bullshit” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ Centre · 1Screen Rant reported that audiences had noticed Alcock, who plays Kara Zor-El in the DCU, had removed several Supergirl posts from her official Instagram page, which fuelled speculation that she had been fired after her 2026 film underperformed at the box office. Screen RantN “had removed several Supergirl posts from her official Instagram page” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1A Threads user asked Gunn directly about that rumour and about a claim that a Man of Tomorrow test screening drew poor reviews because it ended darkly with a beloved DC hero killed. Screen RantN “A user asked James Gunn directly on Threads if there were any truth to it” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 1Gunn replied: "Oh brother. You guys just have to stop listening to BS, and I'm mostly done shooting down rumors as there are so many and I'm not on here much. But all three of these couldn't be more false." Screen RantN “You guys just have to stop listening to BS, and I'm mostly done shooting down rumors as there are so many and I'm not on here much.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Left · 1The A.V. Club said the three rumours were that Matt Reeves was no longer directing The Batman: Part II, that Alcock had been fired, and that the Man of Tomorrow test screening got poor reviews. It noted that Steven Soderbergh has joined the Batman sequel's production to help wrap shooting. The A.V. ClubLC “Matt Reeves is “no longer directing: The Batman: Part II” (untrue, though Steven Soderbergh has joined the production to help wrap shooting).” Read at The A.V. Club ↗ Mixed · 2Gunn added that he was showing producer and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran his first Director's Cut of Man of Tomorrow that day, a month early. Screen RantN “I'm showing PETER SAFRAN my first Director's Cut today - he's the first person to see it obviously - and that's a month early!” Read at Screen Rant ↗ The A.V. ClubLC “he’s the first person to see it, obviously – and that’s a month early!” Read at The A.V. Club ↗
Left · 1The A.V. Club noted that no available reporting supported the claim that Alcock was fired and that she co-stars in Man of Tomorrow. It also said Safran had told IGN that Josh Hutcherson and Mackenzie Davis would voice Scott Free and Big Barda in the Mister Miracle animated series, which Gunn joked about as "Loose Lips Safran strikes again!" The A.V. ClubLC “no available reporting supports this—and besides, she’s co-starring in Man Of Tomorrow”““Loose Lips Safran strikes again!”” Read at The A.V. Club ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
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- Framing
- The A.V. Club treats the rumours as fandom nonsense and Gunn's denial as authoritative, with a dismissive, sarcastic tone.
- Emphasis
- Debunks all three rumours, adds context on Batman Part II and the Mister Miracle casting slip.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the deleted Instagram posts or the box-office claim that started the Alcock rumour.
- Charged language
- “made-up bullshit”“bullshittery”
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“endless deluge of made-up bullshit from within the fandom” — The A.V. Club
“the one person whose word on such matters is tough to dispute” — The A.V. Club
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- Screen Rant gives a short news report: the rumour, its trigger, and Gunn's response.
- Emphasis
- The deleted Instagram posts and the underperforming film as the rumour's origin, and Gunn's quote.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not cover the Batman rumour or other context.
- Charged language
- “officially sets the record straight”
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“James Gunn officially sets the record straight.” — Screen Rant
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Gunn posted on Threads on Friday that the rumours were false.
- The rumours included that Milly Alcock was fired as Supergirl and that a Man of Tomorrow test screening went poorly.
- Gunn said he was showing Peter Safran his first Director's Cut that day, a month early.
Where accounts differ
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Whether the rumours have any basis
- Left
- The A.V. Club calls the rumours made-up and says no available reporting supports the firing claim.
- Centre
- Screen Rant links the Alcock rumour to deleted Instagram posts and a film underperforming, then reports Gunn's denial.
James Gunn person
Says all three rumours are false, urges fans to stop listening to them, and says he is mostly done shooting them down.
“But all three of these couldn't be more false.” — Screen Rant
Milly Alcock person
Has not commented in the coverage; the rumour arose from her removing Supergirl posts from Instagram.
“had removed several Supergirl posts from her official Instagram page” — Screen Rant
Left1 article
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James Gunn on Milly Alcock firing rumors: "Oh brother"
Dismissive Mocks the fan rumour mill and presents Gunn's denial as decisive, adding Batman and Mister Miracle context.
Centre1 article
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James Gunn Officially Addresses DCU Rumors About Milly Alcock's Supergirl Firing
Neutral Brief news item tracing the rumour to Alcock's deleted Instagram posts and relaying Gunn's denial.
Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 16 Oct 19:40 First Screen RantN James Gunn Officially Addresses DCU Rumors About Milly Alcock's Supergirl Firing
- 17 Oct 19:43 +24h 3m The A.V. ClubLC James Gunn on Milly Alcock firing rumors: "Oh brother"
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