3 Body Problem Actress Joins Supergirl Movie

3 Body Problem Actress Joins Supergirl Movie

Key Takeaways

  • Eve Ridley joins the cast of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow as Ruthye Marye Knoll.
  • Matthias Schoenaerts to play the “big bad,” Krem of the Yellow Hills.
  • The movie closely follows the comic book source material, which involves Supergirl mentoring Ruthye.

As a die-hard fan of both Supergirl and intriguing narratives, I can hardly contain my excitement over the recent casting additions to the upcoming film, “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.” Milly Alcock has been our beloved Kara Zor-El for quite some time now, but it’s always refreshing to see a little company join the cast.


Milly Alcock now has some co-stars for the upcoming film “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow“. The movie, which has made her the official Supergirl in James Gunn’s DCU, is gradually filling its cast list. The newest member hails from one of the most popular sci-fi series on streaming platforms this year.

The new casting update indicates that the series “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” remains faithful to its comic book origins, as it primarily focuses on events close to home. Although Alcock has been chosen for the lead role, Gunn has recently selected an actor for the character of Ruthye Marye Knoll, a key figure in the eight-issue limited series penned by Tom King and Bilquis Evely.

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3 Body Problem Actress Joins Supergirl Movie

As reported by Deadline, Eve Ridley has secured the part of Ruthye Marye Knoll. Though not yet a widely recognized actor, she managed to win over audiences as a young character called Follower within the crucial computer simulation in Netflix’s enigma titled 3 Body Problem. Previously, she also appeared on BBC’s series Casualty.

CastMilly Alcock, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts
WritersOtto Binder, Tom King, Ana Nogueira
DirectorCraig Gillespie

It seems that the upcoming Supergirl movie is set to feature Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll, joining previously cast actors such as Ridley, Alcock, and Matthias Schoenaerts. Known for his roles in The Old Guard and Rust and Bone, Schoenaerts has been chosen to portray the villainous character “Krem of the Yellow Hills.

In the “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” comic book series, Ruthye Marye Knoll is a novice warrior with immense power and skills. Driven by vengeance against Krem, the one responsible for her family’s demise, she embarks on a quest to seek retribution. Supergirl joins forces with Ruthye in this cosmic pursuit of justice, leading them through various interstellar adventures. Along the way, they experience tender and thrilling moments that strengthen their bond significantly. Despite initially serving as mentor and mentee, their relationship evolves into something akin to sisterhood. The journey allows Supergirl to develop personally as she guides her protege towards their common enemy. It seems the upcoming movie intends to closely follow the storyline from the books in this aspect.

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It appears that Gunn chose to create this specific Supergirl story for his movie because so far, Kara Zor-El (as portrayed by Ruthye) hasn’t been seen on screen in any previous TV shows or films based on the character. Now, enthusiasts of the comic book series and DCU will simply have to be patient until it officially premieres on the big screen, with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow set to release on June 26, 2026.

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2024-11-08 20:43