Alcock Stars in New 'Julie' Adaptation
The 'Supergirl' actress will perform in a modern retelling of Strindberg's classic at London's Old Vic.
By Grace Almasi ·
Milly Alcock will star in a new adaptation of August Strindberg's 1888 play 'Miss Julie,' which opens at the Old Vic theater in London on April 10. The production, titled 'Julie,' runs through May and marks the actress's return to the London stage.
Rebecca Frecknall, an associate director at the Old Vic, is adapting and directing the play. The story follows Miss Julie, an aristocrat, who interacts with John and Christine, married servants in her father's household. According to the theater's description, the setting becomes a 'battlefield of class and sexual politics' where a flirtation turns into a destructive contest.
This modern version was originally produced by the Internationaal Theater Amsterdam. Alcock has stage experience in the city, having appeared in a 2023 production of 'The Crucible' at the National Theatre.
The project is the first new commitment for Alcock since 'Supergirl' premiered earlier this year. The television series received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. Alcock also starred in 'House of the Dragon.'
The announcement coincides with leadership changes at DC Studios. On Monday, it was reported that James Gunn and Peter Safran would step down as CEOs and chairmen. This follows Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham is set to replace them.
'Julie' is the first title revealed for the Old Vic's new season under artistic director Rupert Goold, who took the role earlier this year. The season includes Shakespeare's 'Henry V,' starring Damian Lewis and set for January. An adaptation of 'Assassins,' directed by Goold, is scheduled for June.
Goold stated that he is thrilled to present a season that reflects the theater's history of classical and European works. He noted his hope that the productions will draw on the venue's legacy of accessible acting.
