An integral part of the planned Justice League movie will be the casting of Wonder Woman. Unlike Marvel’s The Avengers, DC has the advantage to draw in a very large cast of female fans due to the fact that Wonder Woman is a very important part of Justice League and not just a side character. Black Widow was an important member of Avengers, but the fact she didn’t get her own movie proves she wasn’t that crucial to the team.
If The Hunger Games was any indication it is that a strong feminine protagonist who can be a leader in her own right is a big draw for female fans. However you can’t just cast any female Hollywood bad-ass such as Resident Evil’s Milla Jovovich or Michelle Rodriguez for this ionic part, because they just don’t have that Wonder Woman look or attitude (meaning once they’re in costume they seem out of place).
Wonder Woman has to represent a female who demonstrates strength, an inspiring attitude and provides leadership alongside Batman and Superman. We need an actress who not only has the physically fit figure of Wonder Woman, but someone who is naturally beautiful and can bring a commanding presence to the role.
I have not included actresses that are involved somehow in the Marvel universe (i.e. Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson etc) because they are probably committed to Marvel. And once you’re committed there’s no jumping ship.
So here are the 6 Actresses who should play Wonder Woman. Some are well-known, some a bit off the radar, but there’s certainly a mix of talent to choose from.
6. Serinda Swan
Who?
This is my dark horse pick for the casting of Wonder Woman simply because she is relatively unknown and yet a capable actress of portraying the Amazon Princess. Making the jump from modelling to acting hasn’t been quite beneficial, but she’s enjoyed small roles on television and film. I enjoy Smallville and Supernatural and she’s made a small appearance on both. On Smallville she portrayed Zatanna (also a Justice League member) and in Supernatural she portrayed the Greek God Veritas. Both roles showed she can certainly capture the spirit and frame of mind of a powerful woman. Although she is relatively inexperienced in large roles and doesn’t have any current projects (her latest television show Breakout Kings was cancelled after two seasons), from what I saw of her brief appearances, I would more than welcome the casting choice and have confidence she can bring her own brilliant take on the character Lynda Carter called her own so many years ago.
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You’re going to get some people claiming that Carano can’t act.
But she can. Her Haywire stuff was as natural as it comes. You really don’t need a huge range for Wonder Woman.
She makes my number one, as well.
Even though Carano could be ideal for Wonder Woman, I would prefer that she played a formidable villain. If she played Wonder Woman, it would be hard to find an actress that could offer a physically intimidating foe. However with Carano in the villain role she offers a compelling presence which is what I think makes comic book movies successful. Superman 2, the Dark Knight and Dark Knight Rises all had Villains that were intimidating to the hero and resulted in increased drama. Carano could be the “Bane” to Wonder Woman’s “Batman” – a villain that makes us wonder how and if she will prevail.
you make some good points about Carano. I thought she would be ideal, but as you say, she would also be an excellent villain. That said, she is the only woman on this list with the stature to take on the role of wonder Woman convincingly. Rachel Bilson? Really? I think a Carano WW and Theron villain would be good.
As I stated, I am not opposed to Carano as Wonder Woman. But casting a smaller actress as Wonder Woman with Carano as the villain (I would go with Shim’Tar – an Amazon with similar abilities) would visually convey a sense of danger that i don’t think another woman could. Charlize Theron certainly has the height at 5’10″ but I don’t view her as a convincing villain. Look at this clip in 1996 movie “2 Days in the Valley”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJI0ubJBMLk
Even though she is supposed to be villainous she comes across as just beautiful and sexy (I was a bit distracted by that) and she is also more lanky than muscular. I don’t think Wonder Woman needs to be muscular. If she is ‘normal sized” it could still work. Lynda Carter was not particularly muscular although she was tall (5’9″). Certainly someone like Kate Moss can’t be Wonder Woman but a Jessica Biel or Amber Heard could (both are 5’8″). If either of them were confronted with having to fight Gina Carano, I would get a sense that they are about to get a beat down.
Christian bale is welsh. not all british actors are english
I agree with Gina Carano and Charlize Theron as choices cause both have the build and both have done well in action movies, so they could definitely do the action scenes no problem. Now as for as the scenes where it involves the ra ra moments where Wonder Woman inspires the teeam or says the typical “we’re heroes and we have to defend the world, etc.” speech I think Charlize has shown how great of a dramatic actor she can be, though Gina can do it as well, I tend to lean on the one with more experience which is Charlize.
I must say though that Serinda Swan though a dark horse, definitely has the sex appeal, gorgeousness, and the most enticing eyes I’ve ever seen
Honorable Mention: Christina Hendricks is really who I want cause I’d love to see her body in that red & gold boostia and blue & white hot pants
None of the Above!
~WW~ is Lorena Bernal, she doesn’t lead lifts in her boots, doesn’t need hair dye or contacts & she doesn’t need a body change, nor does she need acting or action lessons. Lorena Bernal = ~WW~.
Kate Beckensale and an Australian actress Esther Anderson.
For some reason I’m gravitating towards older actresses ( probably because I’m old too ), when I think WW I think Lucy Lawless.
Here’s my picks for The Justice League (concept):
*Superman / Clark Kent – Jon Hamm
*Batman / Bruce Wayne – Christian Bale
*Wonder Woman – Megan Fox
*Green Lantern – Ryan Gosling
*Flash – David Boreanaz
*Aquaman – Bradley Cooper
*Martian Manhunter – Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
http://fillthepart.com/movies/thejusticeleague
What about the actress who played chucks sister in the tv show, CHuck from NBC? I always thought shed make a great WW.
Take a good look at this female actress—so perfect for Wonderwoman!!!! Tall, 5’8, great shapely body, very strong physically (pilates trainer, knows kick boxing, karate)——name is Nicole Stuart, great talent!
Nicole is Brunette now. Let’s get some new talent who can really “kick ass” and Nicole can. Trying to find name of casting director of Wonderwoman! How about some assistance?? Would appreciate it!
Katy Perry
CARLA GUGINO would be a perfect Wonder Woman. This is a part that is meant for her.
Jessica Biel???
i say none, megan fox would have been a good choice but she trashed the character, lynda carter even responded to the comments.
so i’m thinking the two obvious top choices, beyonce and angelina
Lynn Collins has the body and looks. Charlize Theron had the height and that woman can play any role.