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Think they're backing themselves into a corner if they define the role using the physical traits she is drawn with

Posted by: robb1138 on Jul 14, 19:29 in response to KalElFan's post Who should be cast as Wonder Woman? One 2012 poll w/5000+...

Look at all of the names mentioned here and practically every other time this comes up in a poll or forum.  A female-centric action franchise faces an uphill battle as it is.  Add someone with questionable acting skills to the mix and you better do this on the cheap if you don't want this to be a one-off.

This is on the top of my list of movies that I will believe is actually being made when I see a trailer.  That said, it's definitely the one thing the DC movie universe can do that Marvel doesn't have a clear cut answer for.  It's not like they're doing a She-Hulk movie.

Who should be cast as Wonder Woman? One 2012 poll w/5000+ votes had Gemma Arterton and Gina Carano close for 1st, Olivia Wilde 3rd. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 11:40

http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/JoshWildingNewsAndReviews/news/?a=65098 {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 11:41

D'oh! I watch Continuum and just noticed Rachel Nichols on a tall actresses list (5' 10"). I think she'd be good. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 19:59

I'm partial to Jaimie Alexander myself (Lady Sif in the Thor movies) {nm} tealfan Jul 14, 11:55

The Marvel part may be a problem. The author at CBM liked Carano in Haywire. I haven't seen her act but I can definitely see her as WW. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 12:08

IMDb says Broadcast Film Critics gave Carano Best Actress in an Action movie http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1506999/awards?ref_=tt_awd {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 12:15

even amid all the bad acting in Fast6, carano's acting was noticeably worse. {nm} adrenalin112 Jul 14, 15:21

I always thought Adrianne Palicki was a good pick {nm} Tarheels Jul 14, 13:01

The NBC pilot wasn't awful and she was pretty good in it, but it didn't get picked up so I doubt she'd be up for it. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 19:04

Alexandra Daddario is the right age, looks the part and could definitely fill out the costume nicely. {nm} Budd Jul 14, 14:00

Looks plausible. Whedon was going to cast Cobie Smulders BTW. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 19:16

I would be fine with this pick. She has the right look despite being on the shorter end of the need at 5 8. I liked her in Percy Jackson. {nm} SolC9 Jul 15, 05:06

Christian Bale. {nm} Paul2k Jul 14, 15:50

"...He's played the Dark Knight, a savior of humanity, AND he's won an Oscar. Now, he's a goddess in his greatest role yet... " :-) {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 19:08

Lucy Lawless, need I say more? {nm} elchan Jul 14, 16:21

Teresa Palmer {nm} islander Jul 14, 16:49

All 5' 6" of her? {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 19:09

eh, shes still hotter than anyone mentioned so far {nm} islander Jul 14, 19:13

Melissa McCarthy {nm} charlie Jul 14, 16:57

Grammar ;-) {nm} karspov Jul 14, 17:15

Nina Dobrev {nm} thatpj Jul 14, 17:29

Nobody short, CW has the right idea for the TV version, nobody under 5'8" will be considered. {nm} austpow Jul 14, 17:47

yes...must be tall...and intimidating {nm} tealfan Jul 14, 18:41

britney griner? {nm} islander Jul 14, 18:45

So no Nina Dobrev at 5' 6" either then. Lynda Carter is 5' 9". Cathy Lee Crosby 5' 8". Verne Troyer 2' 8" so he's out. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 19:22

Lucy Lawless is 5' 9½". Also there's Charlize Theron. She's 5' 9½" too, but she needs a little bulking up. {nm} elchan Jul 14, 19:59

Lawless is 45. My guess is they're looking 30-35. I'd like to see Laura Vandervoort play Supergirl. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 20:15

Lucy is ageless. I agree about Laura Vandervoort. She did a good job on Smallville. {nm} elchanYTD2013 Jul 14, 21:48

At 45 though, the WW actress is 50+ by the third movie. There'd be other Amazons, maybe she could play a leader type. Agreed on LV. {nm} KalElFan Jul 15, 04:53

Betty White she needs work Tesla4Ever Jul 14, 18:10

too short :) {nm} JDolphin Jul 14, 19:29

Kelly Brook *drops mic* {nm} budice Jul 14, 18:19

Jennifer Love Hewitt JWL Jul 14, 18:51

Think they're backing themselves into a corner if they define the role using the physical traits she is drawn with robb1138 Jul 14, 19:29

The Man of Steel prequel comic also hints at Kara Zor-El, so DC 2 Marvel 0 on strong females.{nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 20:12

DC could make it 3-0 if they made Power Girl a major player by later in the series, but she's similar to Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. {nm} KalElFan Jul 15, 06:23

Robin Williams {nm} davmoo Jul 14, 19:38

Nanoo Nanoo, davmoo, but Noooooo I Doubtfire that. :-) I did want him to play Mister Mxyzptlk in the Reeve series though. {nm} KalElFan Jul 14, 20:23





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