Milly Alcock Reveals ‘Supergirl’ Cape Was Made With Same Fabric As Christopher Reeve’s 1978 ‘Superman’ Cape

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Milly Alcock's cape in the upcoming Supergirl film carries a connection to superhero history: it was crafted from the same fabric as Christopher Reeve's iconic cape in the 1978 Superman. The detail, revealed by Alcock ahead of the June 26 release of Craig Gillespie's Warner Bros. movie, links the new DCU entry to the classic that launched the modern superhero era. It's a continuity nod that ties Supergirl's debut directly to Superman's legacy.