David Corenswet shields Milly Alcock as photographer crowds her in viral 'Supergirl' premiere video
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: As the release of 'Supergirl' gets closer, stars Milly Alcock and David Corenswet have been busy promoting the upcoming DC movie. During one recent premiere event, a brief red carpet moment involving the two actors caught people's attention.
A video from the event appears to show Corenswet stepping in after a photographer got too close to Alcock while she was posing for photos, creating an unexpected moment during the film's promotional tour. The film is all set to release on Friday, June 26.
David Corenswet protects 'Supergirl' Milly Alcock during movie premiere subject
The brief moment between David Corenswet, Milly Alcock and a photographer has become one of the most talked-about clips from the 'Supergirl' premiere.The incident happened while Alcock was posing for photos on the red carpet.
As photographers called out to the actress from different directions, she turned to face them and continued smiling for pictures.
In a video that has since gone viral, a photographer appears to move very close to Alcock while trying to get her attention. Corenswet, who was standing nearby, quickly noticed what was happening and appeared to step in.
The actor then seemed to raise his hand in a gesture signaling the photographer to stop. He also appeared to address the photographer directly before creating some space between him and Alcock.
Why tf would you put your hands on an actress at their movie premiere as a photographer pic.twitter.com/IaMBntXG8B
— Home of DCU (@homeofdcu) June 22, 2026
The footage seems to show Corenswet telling the photographer to "back off" while making a hand gesture. He then remained close to Alcock as the moment played out. The exchange lasted only a few seconds, but it was clearly caught on camera by people covering the event.
After the brief interaction, there did not appear to be any further confrontation. Alcock continued posing for photos and carrying on with her red carpet appearance. Corenswet also returned to greeting photographers and attendees as the premiere moved forward.
What to know about Supergirl and Superman's cousin relationship in the new DC universe
Corenswet's apparent effort to look out for Alcock at the 'Supergirl' premiere has sparked interest in the relationship between their characters on screen. In the upcoming DC movie, Alcock plays Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, while Corenswet plays her cousin, Superman.
Although they are family, Kara and Clark have very different stories. Superman was raised on Earth by a loving family, but Kara grew up after witnessing the destruction of Krypton and carrying its pain. Because of their different backgrounds, the film is expected to explore a relationship filled with both support and emotional challenges.
While Supergirl is connected to Corenswet's Superman, director Craig Gillespie has said the movie is designed to stand on its own. The focus will be on Kara's journey, giving the iconic heroine her own story within the new DC Universe.
