"Back off." – Actor David Corenswet stepped in after a photographer touched actress Milly Alcock on the red carpet.
Incident
At the Supergirl red carpet in New York on Monday night, actor David Corenswet confronted a photographer who touched actress Milly Alcock on the back.
While Alcock was speaking with co-stars Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, a photographer reached out and touched her back. Corenswet approached the photographer and signaled for him to back off. The exchange was captured on a YouTube livestream and went viral.
Background
- Alcock, 26, plays the lead role of Supergirl in the film.
- Corenswet, 32, plays Superman in the film.
- The film is set for release in Australian cinemas on June 26.
Public Reaction
- Some online commentators praised Corenswet’s response.
- Others questioned whether the reaction was excessive, noting the photographer may have been trying to get Alcock’s attention.
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Alcock recently donated $10,000 to the Petersham Bowls Club in Sydney to fund an accessibility ramp.