Official Wonder Woman Casting Suggestions [merged-13]

[BT18]

It's funny, but I can't recall Joss ever casting a bigger name actor/actress as a villian in ANYTHING that he's done. He always seems to go with character actors that are right for the part.

I don't claim that Anna is a terrific actress as I haven't seen anything that she's been in but a 5'10 bombshell with ice cold green eyes certainly looks like a potential candidate for Cheetah.

We'll have to get a manip of Anna as Cheetah going after Manuela or one of the other good WW choices...just to be sure. ;)

He's only directed television and Serenity, which had a preexisting cast from the tv show.

Different animal entirely.

[SolidRoar]

Okay heres a quickie of the first Kim image -

I'm trying to get something done for this SHH batman Fanart competition ( I just found out about it last night) and do some other manips for board members that have officially commissioned me

So I could only spare time for this one bud..........

here you go

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/deDIKnight/KimSmithWW2.jpgWOW - I actually suggested her long ago, but I'm not sure about her acting ability.

Nice manip, btw. :)

[Aethea]

Potential face. Nice body; Horrible humongous Stars; Horrible Feathers on boots; horrible poofy hair; skanky pose.

[Red Mask]

If Angelina wears tattoos, then Wonder Woman should wear tattoos. She's hot!

[CASHMERE]

Angelina is way to Sexy to be WonderWoman imo.

[deDIKnight]

Originally posted by Dnno1
I think the ones on her arms are recent (after Billy Bob Thorton). I am not crazy about tatoos, but to each his own.


Yeah look - all i said was that if she has tattoos they can get covered with make up - that happens in movies all the time

I never said I liked or disliked Tattoos - i'm pretty ambivalent about that sort of thing

if the Woman's pretty, a tattoo aint gonna spoil her unless its across her face or really huge on her body even then it depends on the design

Its an artform in itself tattooing - where skin is canvas

Anyway I can take or leave women with Tattoos it doesnt bug me in the least

And for the role tattoos can get covered up - you do a video grab of Tombraider, Original Sin or whatever - its been covered up with makeup and she gets pretty skimpy or naked in those

[deDIKnight]

Originally posted By Aethea

Potential face. Nice body; Horrible humongous Stars; Horrible Feathers on boots; horrible poofy hair; skanky pose.Today 12:32 AM


yeh.... yeh.... yeh......Miiiiiiiiiiaooooooowwwwrr! -

I see Cheetah's in the house... talk about curtly catty......

I notice you werent critical about Nicola Scott's superlative - B&W "Lara croftish" Wonder woman on Pimpernel's WW Costume News discussion forum - thats as far as you can get from the Original wonder woman outfit but still very well done and I like experimentation - its part of being an artist

I dont mind criticism as long as I get told i do something right also, which I did - didnt change the colours or fundemental elements of the costume and kept the starry panties idea

You just came across there that the pose is my fault too

I work with what i'm given lass ok?

Otherwise I'd use pictures of Brigitte Nielson, Lynda Carter or Woman basket ball players running - but it wouldnt be Kim Smith now WOULD IT?

You dont like it? Fine

It wasnt for you--- It was for BT18, who asked for it and wanted kim manipped
I see you didnt comment on the better version that I did from the Maxim pose- she didnt have "horrible poofy hair" in that one

I said it was a quick job -- ITS A QUICK JOB -

I quickly manipped the photo pose as was -

the only fundemental thing i changed was THE RING on her hand - takes skill to do that cleanly

You want to give me a decent action pose (which I've always wanted) instead of a "skanky" glamour pose/lingerie pose Aethea?

Then please cough one up at me instead of bile and give me a chance...

Tell me EXACTLY who and what you want, X amount of stars and blah blah blah

i'll do it for you with pleasure

And before you say "I'd rather Pimpernel do it better" -
I know he's better than me at this and also a wonder woman fan, i aint even trying to replace him

i'm here in a cooperative capacity, to help you guys out

I aint ever been a WW fan but want to help you guys

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/deDIKnight/KimSmithWW2.jpg

I'll do another one for purists like yourself and the "Horrible Humongous stars" are just as large as they are on the JL cartoon WW and the same amount too

Theres plenty of instances in the comic pages i seen posted on various threads here where shes had large stars on her pants -

I just made them 3D stars like her Tiara one and made them part of the belt armour and gave her furry boottops

As for the hair I cant help that, I cut it out of the originals background and tried to make it as clean as possible, but was running out of time - when I posted it on photobucket it didnt look that bad

but looking at it now i suppose it is a bit frizzy looking - i'll fix that

BK didnt like the "Horrible feathery" boots either but at least he was fair about his criticism and gave credit where credit was due
He didnt come out as unnecessarily insulting


Excuse me for experimenting.......:rolleyes:


ANYWAY - I can see you come from Texas?

Nice place...when I visited last anyway -

I've got family down there is Amerillo, Austin and San Antonio

Some in Louisiana too - Baton Rouge

[deDIKnight]

Originally posted by Solid Roar


WOW - I actually suggested her long ago, but I'm not sure about her acting ability.

Nice manip, btw.



Thanks man....Did you check the better one i did from the Maxim pose?


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/deDIKnight/KimSmithWW.jpg

[pimpernel]

Angelina is too aggressive to be Wonder Woman... she doesn't give off that serene/maternal vibe... the only vibes she gives off are sexy and dangerous... which make her perfect for Catwoman but not Wonder Woman.

[dpm07]

That's true. Make-up can really do a lot. When I went to see Mr. & Mrs. Smith the other day, I was specifically looking for Angelina's tattoos, and I couldn't see them. They did a really good job hiding them. I also own a few movies with Angelina in them (Both Lara Croft, and a couple others), and you can really see where the tattoos are hidden unless they could be perceived as relevant to the role.

If Angelina Jolie were to be a safe choice for Wonder Woman, I don't see a problem that anyone would have in hiding the tattoos as needed.

[Babs Gordon]

you're all insane. most overrated actress i can think of right now.
rational thought process is a little higher up in the human body, guys.

[pimpernel]

you're all insane. most overrated actress i can think of right now.
rational thought process is a little higher up in the human body, guys.

*cough*i think she'd be crap as WW*cough*

[Morg]

I do not want her as WW! Nope, nyet, nada!

[OtepApe]

I can't say I want her as Wonder Woman, I would prefer her as Catwoman too be honest.

[Red Mask]

Angelina is too aggressive to be Wonder Woman... she doesn't give off that serene/maternal vibe... the only vibes she gives off are sexy and dangerous... which make her perfect for Catwoman but not Wonder Woman.

You haven't watched her interviews concerning her Goodwill Ambassador work? She can be very maternal and caring.

[pimpernel]

You haven't watched her interviews concerning her Goodwill Ambassador work? She can be very maternal and caring.

Actually i have and while she may actually BE a caring and warm and maternal person she doesn't give off those vibes on screen... thats why she never gets those types of roles.

[Red Mask]

Then she should find scripts that demand her to be that way. But I doubt any decent Wonder Woman film will require her to be maternalistic and sentimental.

[Joseph_Freefall]

Merging "After Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Angelina has to play Wonder Woman "

with "Official Wonder Woman Casting Suggestions"

[pimpernel]

I doubt any decent Wonder Woman film will require her to be maternalistic and sentimental.

If the movie doesn't require her to be maternal and caring then it will be a ****ing **** movie seeing as how those are her core characteristics... MUCH more so than her being a warrior.

[BT18]

I doubt Joss wants to deal with the demands of working with one of the top 2 actresses in Hollywood as the star of his movie. And yes, after "Smith" earning over 50 mill so far this weekend, it definetly does put her above Nicole Kidman into the top 2 with Julia Roberts.

[Aethea]

Wonder Woman has to have multiple characteristics for her to be a success on screen. The maternal instinct has to come out. She has to display humanity; she can't just be a cold hearted warrior. I am sure with Whedon writing it, he can portray her on many deep levels--or he can ruin it! Either way I'm nervous.

[pimpernel]

Wonder Woman has to have multiple characteristics for her to be a success on screen. The maternal instinct has to come out. She has to display humanity; she can't just be a cold hearted warrior. I am sure with Whedon writing it, he can portray her on many deep levels--or he can ruin it! Either way I'm nervous.

Saying that Wonder Woman is just a warrior is like saying that Batman does what he does just cos he likes hitting people... if you think being a warrior is what Wonder Woman is about then you fundamentally don't understand the character and should probably just sit down. She is defined first and foremost by her compassion and her empathy... all of her other character traits are secondary.

[Superman-Prime]

I'm too lazy to read the whole pages of this thread.

Anyways, I choose other. Lucy Lawless would be a perfect as Wonder Woman.

Everytime when I watched Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman on TV series, she made me think of Xena. So I thought Lucy Lawless would be a perfect.

[BT18]

I'm too lazy to read the whole pages of this thread.

Anyways, I choose other. Lucy Lawless would be a perfect as Wonder Woman.

Everytime when I watched Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman on TV series, she made me think of Xena. So I thought Lucy Lawless would be a perfect.

You have a sever logic deficiency

[CASHMERE]

I doubt Joss wants to deal with the demands of working with one of the top 2 actresses in Hollywood as the star of his movie. And yes, after "Smith" earning over 50 mill so far this weekend, it definetly does put her above Nicole Kidman into the top 2 with Julia Roberts.

No it doesn't

[CASHMERE]

the top actresses right now Are Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz apart of the 20 million club.

[BT18]

the top actresses right now Are Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz apart of the 20 million club.

She only made 20 mill on one movie and since that movie ended up losing money, not making it, her quote has since gone down and she's taking supporting roles.

[CASHMERE]

Charlies Angels Full Throttle which made $259,175,788 budget of 160mill. Lets not forget about Demi Moore who herself was one of the highest paid actresses after Julia dethrowned her.


P.s: The actresses paychecks inflated this movies budget and is the greatest factor this movie didn't reach its mark in the U.S. Cameron was paid 20 mill, Drew got 13 i beleive, and Lucy got 6 mill.

[Superman-Prime]

You have a sever logic deficiency

What's your point? Are you flaming me?

[The Sage]

My wife...I mean, Monica Bellucci. :p

http://img199.echo.cx/img199/3228/monica1jpg6hx.jpg

And not only is she beautiful with her clothes off:
http://img128.echo.cx/img128/1638/108if.jpg
http://img173.echo.cx/img173/5940/belluccimonicaphotomonicabellu.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[deDIKnight]

Yeah she's definitely one of my choices for WW if there wasnt an age embargo

[dpm07]

Bellucci is beautiful, no doubt about that. Still, she's getting pretty old. She's already 36 or 40 depending on the reports you read, and that's nothing to be proud of. Her better days as a sex symbol are behind her. She is aging relatively gracefully though, but not so well that she could be considered for the role of Diana.

I think she'd do a good job with the role, but the way Hollywood is, they probably wouldn't let her seeing as how there might be a need to do sequels.

Just my opinion.

[The Kid]

Some of these women's original noses and lips were beautiful. :up:

[The Sage]

Bellucci is beautiful, no doubt about that. Still, she's getting pretty old. She's already 36 or 40 depending on the reports you read, and that's nothing to be proud of. Her better days as a sex symbol are behind her. She is aging relatively gracefully though, but not so well that she could be considered for the role of Diana.

I think she'd do a good job with the role, but the way Hollywood is, they probably wouldn't let her seeing as how there might be a need to do sequels.

Just my opinion.

And Whedon's already said he wanted an actress in her 20s. She's just my dream. And 36 is not old IMO. Recent pictures from a movie she's doing have her still looking good.

[deDIKnight]

36 or 40 is nothing to be proud of, Dpmo7?

Jesus it'd be a perfect world if women looked that good by/at 40

Some of the top choices on the poll all qualify under the 35-40 bracket

If it was me i'd cast the dame in seconds - stuff the age

but i guess they want the Young Batman style angle to her origins

[Aethea]

http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=13758

Morena would be an awesome choice.

[Lobo]

Aethea if came down to Jordan Bayne and Morena Baccarin as the final two choices, who would you want?

[dpm07]

Aethea if came down to Jordan Bayne and Morena Baccarin as the final two choices, who would you want?

I'd go with Morena hands down.

[lowercasegods]

That's what I said at the beginning of this thread. Glad to see others are starting to see it, too. Morena would be great.

[Luthor Kain]

Between Jordan Bayne and Morena Boccarin - I would cast Jordan. :up:

[Aethea]

Aethea if came down to Jordan Bayne and Morena Baccarin as the final two choices, who would you want?

Jordan Bayne all the way. There's a sould behind her eyes. Morenna is beautiful too look at--and she can act! I like both choices, but Jordan bayne just looks the part a little more. Actually I like BOTH! :p

[Lobo]

I know you like both, I was just curious who you'd prefer if they were the final two choices. I'd pick Bayne over Baccarin as well. I love Baccarin, she's tall she can act, and she's beautiful. Personally I find Baccarin much more attractive but I don't see her as WW, if she gets the part she'll have my full support. To me Jordan is one of the best choices she's in my top 5.

[The Red Skull]

Wow.

Y'know, I've never seen an internet poll with the votes so spread out; which suggests there's going to an outcry no matter who's picked for the part.

When you're casting for your average comic fan's "perfect" woman you're going to piss off someone, I guess.

Having said that, I voted for Morena. She looks the part, certainly, and recent history suggests that casting an unknown is the better bet. That, and her fee should free-up some cash for the overall production.

My only reservations are that her voice isn't quite as distinctive as I'd like for WW. That, and her acting - judging solely from Firefly, I admit - would seem a little understated for an Amazonian warrior woman. I'll vouch for her, nonetheless.

[Dark Knight]

fans want her to be WW?? Thats news to me........

[pimpernel]

Having said that, I voted for Morena. She looks the part.

My only reservations are that her voice isn't quite as distinctive as I'd like for WW. That, and her acting - judging solely from Firefly, I admit - would seem a little understated for an Amazonian warrior woman. I'll vouch for her, nonetheless.

And i'd say you have things the wrong way round.

She doesn't look anything like Wonder Woman. Elektra on the other hand...

And she has a VERY distinctive voice... when i watched JLU i instantly recognised she was voicing Black Canary even tho i didn't know beforehand.

fans want her to be WW?? Thats news to me........

Aye that one was news to me too. I never heard any fans even remotely consider her until Joss got the gig and she started being rammed down our throats by appearing next to the guy every time he was interviewed on the subject.

As far as i can see she isn't a fan favourite at all... she is merely a "well if Joss is hellbent on picking someone he has worked with before she would be pretty good" kinda favourite.

And if theres any truth to this it kinda makes a mockery of Whedon's claim that he wouldn't be casting his friends.

[batdude]

I think you may be misinterpreting what Joss said. I think what he meant was that he would not cast somebody inappropriate for the role(SMG, Eliza possibly Charisma) as WW just because he had worked with them before. In any case, I don't recall Firefly/Serenity being mentioned, so Morena is a possibility at least.

[Philly Phanboy]

http://us.ent4.yimg.com/tv.yahoo.com/images/he/photo/tv_pix/fox/firefly_photos/_group_photos/morena_baccarin3.jpg

She doesn't look like an Amazon, though. :confused:

Nathan is 6'1 so Morena is only 5'7 at the most.

[pimpernel]

I think you may be misinterpreting what Joss said. I think what he meant was that he would not cast somebody inappropriate for the role(SMG, Eliza possibly Charisma) as WW just because he had worked with them before. In any case, I don't recall Firefly/Serenity being mentioned, so Morena is a possibility at least.

I'm not misinterpreting anything... he specifically said he wouldn't be casting any of his friends... and by that he meant the people he has worked with on ALL of his previous shows.

Make no mistake... if Morena is cast then its all very probably a total cop-out. She was placed next to him in all the earliest interviews so if she gets cast then it probably means Whedon had her in mind right from the beginning and didn't even attempt to find the right actress for the role... and it even possibly means he only took the job with her in mind as his lead... which IMO would put his motivation for making the thing into question too.

[dnno1]

http://www.comics2film.com/FanFrame.php?f_id=13758

Morena would be an awesome choice.

This is just like the Katie Homes buzz last week. It's just to promote Bacarrin who has upcomming projects this year. Namely her TV series "Still Life" and the upcoming movie "Serenity". I have noticed that this sort of thing tends to happen when Hollywood wants to promote their stars (front cover of a magazine, romance with another star, divorce, arrest, et. al.). This puts their star in the public eye and possibly spurns intrest in the shows/films that they are associated with.

Right now I am going to consider the official casting for the Wonder Woman film as Top Secret like some articles have proported. Any reports we hear right now (until a script is writter) should be concluded as pure speculation.

[moonstar]

Yeah she's definitely one of my choices for WW if there wasnt an age embargo

well if she promised not to act like a diva...what about Jennifer Lopez or Nadja Bjorlen from days of our lives soap opera. anyone with thouts on these 2 please elaborate why why not........

[joecasual]

How about Maria Grazia Cucinotta for WW?

[deDIKnight]

Originally Posted by Pimpernel


Make no mistake... if Morena is cast then its all very probably a total cop-out. She was placed next to him in all the earliest interviews so if she gets cast then it probably means Whedon had her in mind right from the beginning and didn't even attempt to find the right actress for the role... and it even possibly means he only took the job with her in mind as his lead... which IMO would put his motivation for making the thing into question too.



So what if he did?

it wouldnt be the first time that happened - that hollywood types lied

Holywood types are famous for exactly that

I get what your saying she'd make a better elektra - but both are greek based comicbook characters

think you could do a hell of a lot worse than morena

You dont know what Morena or whedons wonder woman would be like until you seen it

Everybody didnt like Michael Keaton as the choice for BAtman cos he was known at that point for comedies - Keaton is one of the best batmen after bale

Morena could play the part

As for Whedons motivation in doing wonderwoman?

I wouldnt blame him if his motivation waned - especially if he reads these threads

Who do you Think - as you seem to be down on Whedon again - do you think would be your ideal director/writer for Wonderwoman?

[BT18]

Whedon wouldn't have ruled out Buffyverse actresses on the grounds that "this isn't a party for my friends" if he had a Firefly/Serenity actress in mind all along.

[GL1]

Make no mistake... if Morena is cast then its all very probably a total cop-out. She was placed next to him in all the earliest interviews so if she gets cast then it probably means Whedon had her in mind right from the beginning and didn't even attempt to find the right actress for the role... and it even possibly means he only took the job with her in mind as his lead... which IMO would put his motivation for making the thing into question too.

The article I read had Morena pestering Whedon about the WW part, not the other way around. It's possible that Whedon is just a lying sunnuva, but it's FAR more likely that his efforts to find the perfect wonder woman for his script will lead him to someone in line with all of his previous scripts than it's likely that Whedon is lying to us all...

[dpm07]

I have no problem with Morena if she gets the role. However, it is a bit premature to suggest she would have it at this juncture, or anyone else for that matter. There has been no definitive revealing of who Wonder Woman may be, and pure speculation on our parts.

[BT18]

Horray! New Kim Smith pics day!

http://img144.echo.cx/img144/1020/kimsmithcollage18uq.th.jpg (http://img144.echo.cx/my.php?image=kimsmithcollage18uq.jpg)

http://img97.echo.cx/img97/2777/kimsmithcollage24xu.th.jpg (http://img97.echo.cx/my.php?image=kimsmithcollage24xu.jpg)

[pimpernel]

She really is very thin.

[pimpernel]

So what if he did?

Well two things:

1) If thats what he did then it means he didn't even attempt to get the best person for the role... he simply cast one of his mates who vaguely fit the bill... and by vaguely i mean the only thing she has in common with Wonder Woman is the same hair colour.

2) If thats what he did then it means he is not as interested in making a good Wonder Woman movie as he is in making a good vehicle to promote his mate... the two agendas have very different priorities.

How can you know if someone is the best possible person for a role unless you have compared them against other candidates?

I get what your saying she'd make a better elektra - but both are greek based comicbook characters.

Not really... the Amazons aren't really from Greece and Wonder Woman has never been portrayed as particularly Greek.

Elektra on the other hand has strong Greek features.

Think you could do a hell of a lot worse than Morena.

Probably. But you could definately do a lot better.

As for Whedons motivation in doing wonderwoman?

I wouldnt blame him if his motivation waned - especially if he reads these threads.

People are passionate about the movie and want it done right. Batman... Superman... Spider-Man... those movies were made by people who obviously loved the characters and respected them and were passionate about them... i'm not so sure about Nolan but i kow Raimi was a HUGE Spidey fan and Singer is an equally huge Superman fan... Whedon has admitted he has never really been into Wonder Woman. That kinda thing is a worry for fans.

Who do you Think - as you seem to be down on Whedon again - do you think would be your ideal director/writer for Wonderwoman?

Its not so much that i'm down on him... i'm just wary... you have no idea of some of the crap ideas that have been floating around this movie for the longest time... everyone involved so far has seemed intent on screwing it up so i'm naturally cautious about the new guy. I love him to bits... i've got all the DVDs of all his TV shows... but the fact remains that a) he isn't a fan and b) all his movie work has sucked so far.

As for who i want? Its never gonna happen but my dream choice would be Ridley Scott. Not only is he one of the top visual directors of all time IMO (Bladerunner, Legend, Alien) but he has also produced three of the most rounded and iconic female characters ever seen in film... Ripley plus Thelma and Louise.

[pimpernel]

The article I read had Morena pestering Whedon about the WW part, not the other way around. It's possible that Whedon is just a lying sunnuva, but it's FAR more likely that his efforts to find the perfect wonder woman for his script will lead him to someone in line with all of his previous scripts than it's likely that Whedon is lying to us all...

No it was Jewel Staite that jokingly pestered JOss for the role. MOrena has been pretty quiet about it and tends to just smile when the subject comes up... which makes me nervous.

I think its entirely possible that he was lying... he does it all the time... he went so far as to leak false plot summaries for whole seasons of Buffy and Angel just to throw people off the scent of what he actually had planned.

[Fused]

No sheht. Ridley Scott doing wonder woman with a hanz zimmer score would be the best thing of all time.

[deDIKnight]

Quote:
Originally posted by dediknight
I get what your saying she'd make a better elektra - but both are greek based comicbook characters.


Quote:
Originally posted by Pimpernel

Not really... the Amazons aren't really from Greece and Wonder Woman has never been portrayed as particularly Greek.

Elektra on the other hand has strong Greek features.


sorry that confuse the hell out of me.....

I said "Greek based" pimpernel, not actually greek - I know very well the Amazons are not confined to greece, but global

Africa, The Med, Scandanavia and The south Americas all have warrior women cultures

My point was - She's greek in so far as shes based in the mythos of that culture

her worst enemy is Ares a GREEK pantheon god of war - her uncle I believe
She's got other Greek Gods for uncles - she invokes Hera's name when she goes into battle/ does a feat of mightiness

Her mother is Hippolyta - a character from Hercules legends where he had to steal her girdle

And from reading her BIOG -over at the Justice League Board - she uses the Greek legend of "Pygmalion" where a statue becomes flesh, as her origin

So excuse me - but i meant she has more ties to greek mythology than actually being greek and more a flavour of greek culture about her than Elektra

And I know fine about Elektra being greek tragedy based

THATS what I meant mate


And I think Morena will be fine - think all of you are worrying far too much about whedon

Yes Singer is a Superman Fan - But he wasnt an Xman fan (by his own admission) when he started on the movies - they turned out fine

I remember Albert Pyun was a huge Captain America fan - but it didnt stop his film from being a joke - despite a faithful costume and plot


And yes you cant go far wrong with Ridley

But no one is perfect EVER

[BT18]

So what is everyone's opinion of my picks for Cheetah and Steve Trevor? Being Hilary Swank and Heath Ledger respectively? Can you imagine that cast? w/ a Whedon aproved (acting wise) Kim Smith as WW?

[pimpernel]

Ledger is a mediocre actor at best and Swank doesn't strike me as feral enough.

For Cheetah the absolute perfect actress is Michelle Rodriguez... she is one of the few females that convincingly looks like she could rip out your throat... and she looks that way all the damn time. IMO she is a honey... some folks don't agree... thats a moot point tho cos as Cheetah she will be covered in all kinds of fur and makeup and prosthetics anyways.

For Trevor i'd say Cole Hauser... he IS Trevor straight outta the comics.

[Lobo]

Swank looks like Matt Damon.

[pimpernel]

Uhuh... they both have that "smacked in the face" look. :P

[Sogmot1969]

I absolutely agree with Ridley Scott as director.
He is a master craftsman, good with getting strong performances from women, and his Gladiator prove that he can deal solidly with ancient greek themes...
He is great with action sequences, and his films have heart and solid characterization.

As for my ideal cast:
(AN UNKNOWN good actress that looks the part, tall, athletic, toned and muscular, but feminine and slender, brunette, blue eyed, olive skinned as DIANA/WONDER WOMAN)

Matthew MacCouneghey for Steve, Sara Rue for Etta, Jeremy Irons (and some cool CGI) for Ares and Daryl Hannah (with some cool makeup and/or CGI) for Cheetah...
http://www.tomburgos.com/CAST.gif

[Captain Wonder]

Cheetah III (Barbara Minerva): LENA OLIN
The Oscar nominated stunner,Enemies : A Love Story, portrays Sydney Bristow's lethal mother Irina Derevko on the highly rated ABC drama Alias. Ms. Derevko is a KGB agent capable of evils beyond imagination; Irina even went as far as to put a contract out on Sydney's life! Olin epitomizes b*tch and sophistication while exuding sexuality and mystery whenever she is onscreen. The dark beauty was a contender for the role of Catwoman in 1992's Batman Returns,but as we all know she was beaten out by Michelle Pfeiffer. Though she did not appear as Selina Kyle a.k.a. Catwoman, Olin is the ideal actress to embody the feline fatale known as CHEETAH!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/DAMCE/Lena%20Olin/lenaolin0201yd.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/DAMCE/Lena%20Olin/promo_seasontwo02.jpg

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[deDIKnight]

Always liked Lena

Especially when she played that Russian Assassin/ gangster in that Gary Oldman film,

Romeo Is Bleeding

Shes very CAtlike - got a sexy voice too in a kinda Eartha kitt kinda way

But I gotta say I'm with Pimpernel on the casting of Michelle Rodriguez


He and I might disagree about a lot of things but for sheer feral quality, screen presence and general sexiness - MR is a good pick for cheetah

[Sogmot1969]

God, Lena Olin would be perfect as Barbara Minerva!!!!!!
(I loved her as Mona in Romeo Is Bleeding...)

[BT18]

I think that these supporting roles are going to be the places in the cast where they put people with some star power because I doubt that the choice for WW is going to be too famous. That's why I don't see the logic in someone like Ms. Olin who's purely has niche fame. Doesn't mean it's going to be an A-lister but someone people have heard of. Think Willem Defoe or Ian McKellan in their comic book movies. Not Arnold/Mr. Freeze.

As far as McConaughey as Trevor, while I'm not gonna support that since I couldn't despise any actor any more than I do him. Plus the character wasn't supposed to be a southern guy. I get angry at myself for even spelling his name right.

[dpm07]

I like Michelle Rodriguez, and I think she's a decent actress. However, I don't think she really has the femininity to do the role justice. She comes off as rather butch in her roles.

[BT18]

Michelle Rodriguez, by the way along with Eliza Dusku, are both struggling to get out of a typecast career, as the tough/bad girl archetype.

[pimpernel]

Michelle Rodriguez, by the way along with Eliza Dusku, are both struggling to get out of a typecast career, as the tough/bad girl archetype.

No she isn't. Rodriguez welcomes typecasting with open arms. She has said one more than one occassion that all she really wants is to be the female Bruce Willis or Arnie or whoever... she wants to make action movies. Bless her. :p

[pimpernel]

I think that these supporting roles are going to be the places in the cast where they put people with some star power because I doubt that the choice for WW is going to be too famous. That's why I don't see the logic in someone like Ms. Olin who's purely has niche fame. Doesn't mean it's going to be an A-lister but someone people have heard of. Think Willem Defoe or Ian McKellan in their comic book movies. Not Arnold/Mr. Freeze.

As far as McConaughey as Trevor, while I'm not gonna support that since I couldn't despise any actor any more than I do him. Plus the character wasn't supposed to be a southern guy. I get angry at myself for even spelling his name right.

I don't think so. It all depends on which characters they use but i think its certain that at least Wonder Woman and Steve will be unknowns or relative unknowns. Cheetah also could be a little known actress depending on how big her role is... if she is a henchman type then she will probably be a little known actress but if she is the main villain then yeah we might see someone with a wee bit of star power.

The big names will go to Ares, maybe Hippolyta, maybe a couple of the gods, maybe Julia Kapatelis if they put her in the movie... thats about it. You have to look at movies like Superman Returns or Spider-Man as examples... not Batman Begins which has way more star power than your average superhero movie.

[BT18]

I don't think so. It all depends on which characters they use but i think its certain that at least Wonder Woman and Steve will be unknowns or relative unknowns. Cheetah also could be a little known actress depending on how big her role is... if she is a henchman type then she will probably be a little known actress but if she is the main villain then yeah we might see someone with a wee bit of star power.

The big names will go to Ares, maybe Hippolyta, maybe a couple of the gods, maybe Julia Kapatelis if they put her in the movie... thats about it. You have to look at movies like Superman Returns or Spider-Man as examples... not Batman Begins which has way more star power than your average superhero movie.

Well I did look at Spider-Man as an example which is why I used Willem Defoe as an example. And Superman returns has Kevin Spacey who's very similar in terms of him being somewhat famous and very respected. And I think Hilary Swank is the female equivolent of those type of actors. And I think it would be kind of an interesting thing for journalists to write about when the movie was in promotion mode that Hilary got one of her first gigs in the original "Buffy" movie.

[pimpernel]

Well I did look at Spider-Man as an example which is why I used Willem Defoe as an example. And Superman returns has Kevin Spacey who's very similar in terms of him being somewhat famous and very respected. And I think Hilary Swank is the female equivolent of those type of actors. And I think it would be kind of an interesting thing for journalists to write about when the movie was in promotion mode that Hilary got one of her first gigs in the original "Buffy" movie.

What i mean is in Superman Returns and Spider-Man you have relatively unknowns in the two lead roles... then you fill your key supporting roles with with well respected seasoned actors that aren't necessarily big names but are still recognisable... then with the main villain you splash out and have a name... thats the way a lot of these movies are done now... even X-Men followed that pattern to a certain extent.

Hilary Swank may well be in the same league as Spacey (tho i don't think you can classify her as such quite yet) but i think you maybe have the wrong idea about what kind of role Cheetah will be. I doubt she will be a main villain and i doubt the role will have enough meat to warrant an actress like Swank. Cheetah will probably be on a par with Mystique in the X-Men movies and the actress will probably be cast mostly for her physicality and her ability to snarl and look feral rather than her thesping skills.

[batdude]

I really doubt Hillary Swank could be physical enough for Cheetah. Michelle Rodrugez? maybe. Actually I was really hoping for Eliza Dushku before Joss' infamous "no Buffyverse" quote.

[BT18]

I really doubt Hillary Swank could be physical enough for Cheetah. Michelle Rodrugez? maybe. Actually I was really hoping for Eliza Dushku before Joss' infamous "no Buffyverse" quote.

I'm sorry but that's just an idiotic sentiment. I discussed earlier how both of those actresses are desperately trying to get out the bad/tough girl lame typecast so they can have a real career, but you not only don't have the imagination or the ability to cast an inch against type you also say the actress who just won an oscar for portraying a boxer and also starred in a Karate Kid movie isn't "physical" enough.

[BT18]

What i mean is in Superman Returns and Spider-Man you have relatively unknowns in the two lead roles... then you fill your key supporting roles with with well respected seasoned actors that aren't necessarily big names but are still recognisable... then with the main villain you splash out and have a name... thats the way a lot of these movies are done now... even X-Men followed that pattern to a certain extent.


And that's almost exactly what I said before you disagreed with me about something for some reason

It's doubtful that Cheetah would be reduced to a henchman role when you have a franchise to fill out and it's her most "arch-enemy" type of villain according to most of what I read.

[Lobo]

Her arch-enemy is Ares. However before I read WW books the only villains I knew were Cheetah and Giganta so I think they should be put in the franchise one way or another. On a sidenote, BT18 have you voted for Kim Smith in the battle of the hotties tournament yet?

[BT18]

Her arch-enemy is Ares. However before I read WW books the only villains I knew were Cheetah and Giganta so I think they should be put in the franchise one way or another. On a sidenote, BT18 have you voted for Kim Smith in the battle of the hotties tournament yet?

Well according to some people it's Ares and others it's Cheetah. What my basic point is that if you want to get 3 movies out of her it's pretty damn likely that Cheetah is a villain important enough and/or regular enough in the comics to make reducing her to henchman status and appearing in only one movie very unlikely. The odds of her being a main villain in atleast one movie are very high.

I'd like to see in the first movie Ares be the main villain but the "alter ego" of Cheetah be introduced as a supporting character. Setting her up to be the main villain in the second.

[batdude]

Bt18, Maybe I didn't make my point clear. Whoever they pick, to play Cheetah has to be hot, play bad and able to fight. I also think Hillary Swank is tremendously overrated. Now, I don't know where you heard that Dushku and Rodriguez don't want to play this kind of part anymore but here is some more names.
The most obvious choice is Angelina Jolie, but let's see here, more imaginative choices, Eva Mendes, Brittany Daniel, and Rose Mcgowan.

[The Kid]

Not that she's an actress, but I feel compelled to put Morgan Webb in as a candidate for the wonder woman role. Good golly wiz zinger, ......


.....she's like a real life amizonian or something :up:. and pretty much unknown I guess...

http://img281.echo.cx/img281/1138/1926l7zz.jpg

[BT18]

She's a video game reporter not an actress. Yes my favorite choice is primarily known for being a model but she's begun to act and clearly has aspirations for a transition into an acting career.

[dnno1]

She's a video game reporter not an actress. Yes my favorite choice is primarily known for being a model but she's begun to act and clearly has aspirations for a transition into an acting career.

http://www.askmen.com/imagesmodel/2004_jan/morgan_webb/morgan_webb_150.jpg
Morgan Webb
(the techie's answer to WW)

You've got to admit, for a geek (Cal Berkley grad) and a Gerber baby she is good looking.

[bedrock]

Thought I'd throw my pick... and pic, in. Alana De La Garza. I know she was mentioned earlier, but this may be the first manip. FYI, she can act her ass off.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/9117/wonderwoman2rw.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=wonderwoman2rw.jpg)

[dnno1]

Thought I'd throw my pick... and pic, in. Alana De La Garza. I know she was mentioned earlier, but this may be the first manip. FYI, she can act her ass off.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/9117/wonderwoman2rw.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=wonderwoman2rw.jpg)

She might me short. They don't list her height anywhere but just by looking at some of her pictures I get that suspission.

[bedrock]

5'8"

[bedrock]

http://img82.echo.cx/img82/9131/screensaver0wh.th.jpg (http://img82.echo.cx/my.php?image=screensaver0wh.jpg)

If you like De La Garza, here's a screensaver. Best.

[Antonello Blueberry]

I was talking with a frined of mine, an actor, of comic book movies and the Wonder Woman casting issue came up.
He said his friend Valentina Biancospino, actress and former model, 6ft tall and fluent in English would be perfect.
I don't know her but I trust my friend. What do you think?
http://www.valentinabiancospino.com/img/fotoVale/vale5.jpg
http://www.valentinabiancospino.com/img/fotoVale/vale6.jpg

[dnno1]

I was talking with a frined of mine, an actor, of comic book movies and the Wonder Woman casting issue came up.
He said his friend Valentina Biancospino, actress and former model, 6ft tall and fluent in English would be perfect.
I don't know her but I trust my friend. What do you think?
http://www.valentinabiancospino.com/img/fotoVale/vale5.jpg
http://www.valentinabiancospino.com/img/fotoVale/vale6.jpg

I will give you credit for meeting the (Whedon) requirements for her height and age (and the fact that she is truly and unknown), but I still think that Manuela Arcuri is still the most beautiful woman coming out of Italy, Anto.

http://www.italiaumts.it/x/images/manuelaarcuri%2816%29.jpg
Manuela Arcuri

http://scd.mm-b.yimg.com/image/1180013354 (http://powersurge.macbay.de/DesktopBilder/manuela_arcuri_6.jpg)
Manuela Arcuri
(click to enlarge)

[CLARKY]

Blueberry , Valentina Biancospino would be a cool idea.I think one of the best.
I do have a preference 4 Arcuri.But V.Biancospino seems to be one of the very few who could take the the place. IMO

[dnno1]

I just saw an article (http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=7832) from JoBlow.com that quotes Lindsay Lohan as saying that "she spoke to someone" about the part for Wonder Woman. It doesn't mean that she was offered the part or anything like that, but it sounds like there might be a short list or some people have been approached prior to there being a script.

[deDIKnight]

Lindsay Lohan?

Hmmmmmmmmm...............



http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/deDIKnight/HitlerBaby.bmp

Das ist Verboten!!!!

[dpm07]

Lohan's only 5'5. She definitely needs to start doing some adult roles versus all this kiddie fare crap ala Herbie, and break out of the teeny bopper mode. Otherwise her career is going to stall seriously fast.

I would like to see Lohan doing some adult roles, but honestly I don't feel she is Wonder Woman material on any level.

[Captain Wonder]

I think Lindsay would make an incredible Diana! She is very beautiful, talented, and intelligent (she was a straight A student). She even looks the part!

[pimpernel]

I just saw an article (http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=7832) from JoBlow.com that quotes Lindsay Lohan as saying that "she spoke to someone" about the part for Wonder Woman. It doesn't mean that she was offered the part or anything like that, but it sounds like there might be a short list or some people have been approached prior to there being a script.

Not gonna happen. Joss already said this is not a vehicle to be built around a particular star.

I think Lindsay would make an incredible Diana! She is very beautiful, talented, and intelligent (she was a straight A student). She even looks the part!

You're tripping if you think she has the looks or the personality or the talent to play Wonder Woman.

[BT18]

Otherwise her career is going to stall seriously fast.

I would like to see Lohan doing some adult roles, but honestly I don't feel she is Wonder Woman material on any level.


Why would you not want her career to stall fast. I'd like it to go away completely. Or her to go away completely, which ever comes first.

[Steelsheen]

i have nothing again Morena except for the fact that she is totally not WW material. its like Alba as Invisible Girl. she's not bad as an actress but still you couldnt help but feel like the casting folks could've done a better job by getting someone else.

[dpm07]

Why would you not want her career to stall fast. I'd like it to go away completely. Or her to go away completely, which ever comes first.

I don't really want to see anyone fall on their face. It's bad karma to wish it. Believe me, I'm definitely not campaigning for her for Wonder Woman. My personal pick is Morena Baccarin. However, there are others that I could see getting the role and wouldn't be disappointed if they received it.

Interesting point to the mediamatters website. I just recently applied for a position that was posted there.

I think Hilary Swank would make a good Cheetah. She's a pretty good chameleon in regards to preparation for roles, and I think she'd do the role justice.

[Kroc1138]

No sheht. Ridley Scott doing wonder woman with a hanz zimmer score would be the best thing of all time.I would agree with everything right up til Hans Zimmer. He blows. Sorry to be blunt.

[my0pic_spidey]

I prefer whoever that actress is to look a wheeny bit like lynda carter or with that mediterranean look.And she must be convincing in long black wavy hair.there're afew actresses that did come across my mind.Catherine zeta jones, charisma carpenter,morena baccarin,catherine bell,lucy lawless,monica belluci

[BT18]

Kim's face and hair look particularly Wonder Womanish in this pic. I hadn't seen it before.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/2466/kimsmith174qj.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=kimsmith174qj.jpg)

[dpm07]

Kim's face and hair look particularly Wonder Womanish in this pic. I hadn't seen it before.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/2466/kimsmith174qj.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=kimsmith174qj.jpg)

Agreed.

[my0pic_spidey]

kim might be a great casting choice.But she will have to hit the gym

[Kirk Langstrom]

I just typed Manuela Arcuri in Google Images.....WOW!!! :eek:

[FVD]

If she can act how about that Britany Gastineau chick from E! ?

[ClarkLuther55]

If she can act how about that Britany Gastineau chick from E! ?

That's a mighty big if.

[BT18]

If she can act how about that Britany Gastineau chick from E! ?

She deserves public stoning along with Paris Hilton and those cretans on Laguna Beach for starting a frigging show to show how great they are for being born very rich and marginally good looking.

Anybody who watches that show or any of them is an even bigger candidate for sterilization though.

And knowing Joss, despite him being born to relative wealth, he's probably in the same camp as me on this.

[Philly Phanboy]

Kim's face and hair look particularly Wonder Womanish in this pic. I hadn't seen it before.

http://img278.echo.cx/img278/2466/kimsmith174qj.th.jpg (http://img278.echo.cx/my.php?image=kimsmith174qj.jpg)

I disagree. Her hair is great, but Kim still has that "lights-are-on-but-nobody-is-home" look to her.

Adding another name to the mix, here is 21 year old "Summerland" (on WB) actress Taylor Cole:

http://www.taylor-cole.com/tshmag1.jpg

^^ this head shot is terrific, IMO.

http://www.taylor-cole.com/taylorcolemf2%20(2).jpg

[Lobo]

I suggested Taylor's name a bunch of pages back. Haven't seen her act yet though. But she's 22 and 5'8.5

[Philly Phanboy]

I suggested Taylor's name a bunch of pages back. Haven't seen her act yet though. But she's 22 and 5'8.5

I really like her head shot from that magazine article. She's got a regal look to her.

She's also more athletic looking than Kim and she knows karate too.

EDIT: Here are some more Taylor Cole pics from Lobo's post - http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5708227&postcount=18

[BT18]

I disagree. Her hair is great, but Kim still has that "lights-are-on-but-nobody-is-home" look to her.

Adding another name to the mix, here is 21 year old "Summerland" (on WB) actress Taylor Cole:



^^ this head shot is terrific, IMO.



Gee way to debate with some random insult that for whatever reason you see when you look at her.

What's alot more obvious is that Taylor cole has a good face for the role but her body is alot more dumpy than you want for the role.

[Lobo]

I really like her head shot from that magazine article. She's got a regal look to her.

She's also more athletic looking than Kim and she knows karate too.


She is an athlete she was a junior olympic volley ball player.

BT18 and Philly, let's use Kim Smith's body and Taylor's head, would that satisfy you both.


Oh and just in case anyone doesn't know Jordan Bayne actually teaches a martial arts class.

[Philly Phanboy]

She is an athlete she was a junior olympic volley ball player.

BT18 and Philly, let's use Kim Smith's body and Taylor's head, would that satisfy you both.



Sounds good to me Dr. Frankenstein. :yellow:

[BT18]

http://img13.echo.cx/img13/7373/bikinikellybrook0028ga.jpg

[BK]

Not sure about her acting, but she most definitely has the look and ta-tas. :o :up:

[rlculpepper]

The woman is beautiful, as tall as other actors considered, 5'7", beautiful and a terrific actress. How much more could you want Joss?

[greenlantern248]

Wizard's pick for Wonder Woman is
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/the_matrix__reloaded/monica_bellucci/matrixpre2.jpg
Monica Bellucci as Wonder Woman

[pimpernel]

The woman is beautiful, as tall as other actors considered, 5'7", beautiful and a terrific actress. How much more could you want Joss?

I dunno where you got your info mate but she is an absolutely bloody awful actress. She can't even present competently... she used to present The Big Breakfast and couldn't even read the autocue... her co-presenter had to do all the work. She has no talent beyond looking stunning.

[Primal Slayer]

I think that Angelina Jolie or Kate Beckingale would do good in the part. Both have that "look" and arent afraid to break their nails fighting.

[The Kid]

:) http://img154.echo.cx/img154/9792/mw236ef.jpg

[The Kid]

just because I can and nobody will stop me!!
http://img168.exs.cx/img168/9711/webb023zp.jpg:)

[Fused]

Cant stop you. Can call you someone with an obscenely offensive sense of judgement.

[J.R.]

I went with Angelina Jolie. She's played a "tough" female character in a LOT of films. I think she is great. I doubt she'd crap on the character either.

[dnno1]

According to USATODAY.com (http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2005-06-30-bennifer-II-wed_x.htm?POE=LIFISVA), Jennifer Garner is married and pregnant. She tied the knot with Ben Affleck this past Wednesday. According to the article she is starting to show so she is probably about 3 to four months along. That would mean that she will more than likely be delivering some time early next year, which will probably be around the time WW will be in production. I seriouly doubt that she will be in consideration for the part now since she would probably want to spend time with her child and be trying to get back into shape next year.

http://scd.mm-a.yimg.com/image/109512127
Jennifer Garner
With Ben Affleck

[Cowboy31]

If they just cast the hottest chick they can find for WW I think it will be a Catwoman type catastrophe. Watching a lovely woman strut around for two hours in red boots and star-spangled panties may be enough for most of us comic fanboy types, but the general public needs a little more. Like someone that can actually act and make us take the WW character seriously.


It will be tough to cast the right person. WW needs to be young and beautiful, but also believable as an amazon warrior. A lot of the ladies discussed here might look great in the costume, but what about their ability to kick butt without looking fake? I mean, WW can go toe to toe with Superman. Does Jennifer Connelly look ready to do that in any possible way? She's beautiful, of course, but she always looks like she's going to cry. Too sad and sensitive.

Movie-makers can choreograph lots of martial-arts and make anyone execute the right moves, but few actresses can pull off believable fight scenes. I think it has more to do with their demeanor than their physical ability. They can train anyone with some weights and buff them up, but they need that look in their eyes like they will take you down and make you cry for your mommy.

Watch Sigourney Weaver, and Linda Hamilton. Watch Milla Jovovich (sp) in Resident Evil: Apocalypse. They have an edge to them that I think WW needs to be believable. IMO, so many of the hot chicks everyone likes for WW seriously lack this edge.

I would be willing to sacrifice some pure beauty to find a woman with an edge to her personality. WW needs to be pretty, but she also needs to look capable of picking up a spear and shield and impaling someone.

Finding this woman would certainly be a challenge. It would be easy to go too far and get someone over the top (Lucy Lawless.) But I think a good, believable actress will make for a better film than just a beauty queen we can ogle in the costume.

There are two actresses I like for the WW role. Milla Jovovich, and Jessica Biel. Jovovich may be a little flat upstairs, but watch the Fith Element and the Resident Evil movies. She can be pretty intense, and she just looks natural fighting and running around in the action scenes. She certainly doesn't come to mind when you think of the stacked WW from the comic books, but I can certainly picture her as a down and dirty amazon warrior. More lithe and athletic than statuesque, but also more like a real woman warrior would likely appear.

I base my choice of Biel mainly from her role in Blade:Trinity. I won't try and say she is a great actress, but I believe she is good enough. And physically, I see just the right combination of muscle and curves. Plus, she comes across as just a little surly and haughty. That could come in handy for any amazon princess.

[BT18]

I read that Kim Smith does TKD

[dnno1]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/images/bank/programmes_tv/drama/300hustle_murray.jpg
Jamie Murray in "Hustle"

http://www0.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/images/bbc/programmes_tv_idents_and_screenshots/drama/250hustle_robert_vaughn.jpg
Robert Vaughn in "Hustle"

I saw a claim at IMDb.com (http://imdb.com/title/tt0451279/trivia) that Jamie Murray, star of BBC's "Hustle" got an audition for the part of Wonder Woman based on a copy of an episode from the series where she wore a Wonder Woman costume that was pushed to the producers by her co-star, Robert Vaughn. If you don't think the stars in Hollywood aren't lobbying for the part then guess again.

[terry78]

http://www5f.biglobe.ne.jp/~ana/jennifer_connelly_2.jpg

If they can recapture that look, I'd be all over it.

[The Kid]

wow.... just....wow

[ponderthoughts]

Appreciate the chance to post here...

If Ms. Bell has the following attributes:

1. Blue eyes, or be willing to wear the contacts

2. Come to think of it, dark hair as well (Jessica Simpson, you may have the bod to portray Daisy Duke, but why didn't you wear a wig? You're too vain blonde to dye your hair, or you're worried that the black will remain because you are dark haired after all!)

3. Be at least five-foot five and wear the heels, or five-nine on up...

4. Decent body (Lynda Carter was beautiful but not all body, so the lady to portray Wonder Woman on the big screen doesn't have to be either)

5. Have a sense of both innocence and inner strength (sorry Sandra Bullock - and I love like her as an actress! Also, Katie Holmes-- ?!? Wrong role m'lady. Jennifer Aniston?? I'm sorry Brad did you wrong, but you are not the right Wonder Woman!).

How about this lady:

http://www.askmen.com/women/actress/36_keri_russell.html (http://www.askmen.com/women/actress/36_keri_russell.html)

http://www.entertainguide.com/actresses/r/keri-russell.html (http://www.entertainguide.com/actresses/r/keri-russell.html)


And I didn't know who she was until my brother told me she starred in Felicity (never watched it-- sorry!). I looked at her and thought 'wow, you know who she could portray?' My bro and I both said "Wonder Woman"...

...and here I am letting you all know!

Sure she's not a "movie star", but the only reason Hollywood is thinking about a Wonder Woman now is due to the success of recent DC (and Marvel!) films; if Lynda Carter was still young, heck yeah-- bring her to the big screen. I think Ms. Russell should have the chance to try for the role,
and Lynda can portray Queen Hippolyta (Monica Bellucci would be OK for her as well, but give Lynda opportunity to accept first - she's earned it :rolleyes: !

Think of the $$ saved w/o the "HUGE" names. Or, they can just be like Tom and Steven who received the big $$ after their film opened (no salary upfront).

Again, thanks for the opportunity to post here. If you agree with me, let others (including Hollywood and Ms. Russell!) know.

[ponderthoughts]

Appreciate the chance to post here...

If the actress has the following attributes:

1. Blue eyes, or be willing to wear the contacts

2. Come to think of it, dark hair as well (Jessica Simpson, you may have the bod to portray Daisy Duke, but why didn't you wear a wig? You're too vain blonde to dye your hair, or you're worried that the black will remain because you are dark haired after all!)

3. Be at least five-foot five and wear the heels, or five-nine on up...

4. Decent body (Lynda Carter was beautiful but not all body, so the lady to portray Wonder Woman on the big screen doesn't have to be either)

5. Have a sense of both innocence and inner strength

and, "6" : be available for subsequent sequels :up: !

How about this lady:

http://www.askmen.com/women/actress/36_keri_russell.html

http://www.entertainguide.com/actresses/r/keri-russell.html


And I didn't know who she was until my brother told me she starred in Felicity (never watched it-- sorry!). I looked at her and thought 'wow, you know who she could portray?' My bro and I both said "Wonder Woman"...

...and here I am letting you all know!

Sure she's not a "BIG movie star" (ala Angelina Jolie or Catherina Zeta-Jones Douglass), but the only reason Hollywood is thinking about a Wonder Woman now is due to the success of recent DC (and Marvel!) films; if Lynda Carter was still young, heck yeah-- bring her to the big screen. I think Ms. Russell should have the chance to try for the role, and Lynda can portray Queen Hippolyta (Monica Bellucci would be OK for her as well, but give Lynda opportunity to accept first - she's earned it!).

Regarding the other notable actresses mentioned, I failed to consider Lucy Lawless as well; she could be considered (though I thought her back was injured and she doesn't do much action work now). She fits the description allright! Joanie Laurer? Definitely she can fit the uniform (and then some), but can she act the role? I'm not very certain she could (and I'm a fan of hers!). Taylor Cole also deserves consideration. The photo of Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly is an older one; she's lost a bit of her, um... "blessings" :rolleyes:...

I hate to be the producer assigned to view the audition CD/DVD's for all of the actresses (which they should do--and prove that they deserve to fill Lynda's boots).

Again, thanks for the opportunity to post here. If you agree, let others (including Hollywood and Ms. Russell!) know.

[dnno1]

Keri Russell is too short for the part (only 5'4").

[Kal-El 8]

Some Wonder woman pics.

What version of her costume do you think we see in the movie ?

http://img30.exs.cx/img30/8909/poster03a0gb.jpg

http://img30.exs.cx/img30/7120/sec1506vy.jpg

http://img66.exs.cx/img66/6168/wonderwomanv2200virgin3bt.jpg

http://img12.exs.cx/img12/4282/025jb.jpg

http://img90.exs.cx/img90/4755/ww34jy.jpg

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[Kal-El 8]

This is one of my fav, Wonder Woman/ Diana pics. from one of The comic book issue

http://img233.exs.cx/img233/2585/piclrgww202cvr5ew.jpg

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http://img181.exs.cx/img181/9370/wwdketrap0111qy.jpg

I would like to see this version in the Movie. :up:

[dnno1]

You should post those pics in the WW Costume news discussions thread, Kal-El 8

[Kal-El 8]

You should post those pics in the WW Costume news discussions thread, Kal-El 8


ok thanks I'll do that.

[BT18]

Anyone know where deDI has been?

[dnno1]

Anyone know where deDI has been?

Yeah, and pimpernel too. I haven't see either of them post in a few days. I hope they are alright.

[Lobo]

Yeah, and pimpernel too. I haven't see either of them post in a few days. I hope they are alright.


They're over at The Planet.

[dnno1]

Well I guess you can rule out Cameron Diaz now. According to this article at FemaleFirst.co.uk (http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/50042004.htm), she turned down the offer for the role.

[SolidRoar]

http://img233.exs.cx/img233/2585/piclrgww202cvr5ew.jpg

Hmm, she reminds me of Carla Gugino in that pic for some reason.

[dnno1]

Well I guess you can rule out Cameron Diaz now. According to this article at FemaleFirst.co.uk (http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/50042004.htm), she turned down the offer for the role.

Now wait a minute! This article from WebIndia123.com (http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=96569&cat=Entertainment) and the article above state that Diaz refused to even look at the script. Does this mean that the script is already done?

[dnno1]

They're over at The Planet.

I see that they have a Wonder Woman board over there and pimpernel has started a casting thread. He also set up a poll consisting of actresses that have been mentioned on this thread (and probably others). He even listed Jordan Bayne (his favorite) and Manuela Arcuri (my favorite). I guess this is what he wanted to do so more power to him. I can tell from the quality of the post over there that it will more than likely be a good board.

[dnno1]

Hmm, she reminds me of Carla Gugino in that pic for some reason.

You have got a pretty good eye, SolidRoar. That picture does look like Carla

http://www.tccandler.com/images/actresses/carlagugino_white_prem_750.jpg
Carloa Gugino
(imagine this in red)

[terry78]

Cameron Diaz turned it down? On the one hand, what actress turns down that plum role, and two, I'm glad she did cause she would have sah-ucked.

[SolidRoar]

You have got a pretty good eye, SolidRoar. That picture does look like Carla

http://www.tccandler.com/images/actresses/carlagugino_white_prem_750.jpg
Carloa Gugino
(imagine this in red)Why, look at that! :D

[Primal Slayer]

THey havent even looked to casting wonderwoman yet so all casting news is mostly just rumors.

[Captain Wonder]

Princess Diana of the Amazons
http://www.speakcarmenese.com/98f.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v393/electrasguy/Carmen%20Electra/pf_CarmenElectra.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v521/DAMCE/Carmen%20Electra/carmen_electra20102.jpg

http://www.speakcarmenese.com/BikTorch.jpg

Wonder Woman
http://www.speakcarmenese.com/interviu03.jpg

http://www.speakcarmenese.com/later05.jpg

http://www.speakcarmenese.com/vegas04.jpg

[BT18]

Do saline implants grow on trees on that island?

[ponderthoughts]

Keri Russell is too short for the part (only 5'4").

I would agree that this would normally prevent Ms. Russell in being cast as Wonder Woman, however Ms. Halle Berry at ~5' 6" was cast as X-Men's Storm...

...and Storm is listed (in Marvel Universe) as being 5' 10. Hugh Jackman is tall in comparison, however he is an excellent Wolverine.

Therefore, yes Ms. Russell is short, but permit her to audition; who knows?
Her fellow actors that will be selected would help to balence the film...

...and she could wear 2+ inch heels :)!

BTW.... Mrs. Carmen Electra, another choice to consider, is also 5' 4" tall :p !

Thanks for the comment to my thread!

[ponderthoughts]

Originally Posted by Kal-El 8

http://img233.exs.cx/img233/2585/piclrgww202cvr5ew.jpg



Hmm, she reminds me of Carla Gugino in that pic for some reason.

True...

But I also see a bit of Angelina Jolie as well!

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/MMPH/248445.jpg


http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/142/039_50266~Angelina-Jolie.jpg

[ponderthoughts]

Some Wonder woman pics.

What version of her costume do you think we see in the movie ?

http://img30.exs.cx/img30/8909/poster03a0gb.jpg

http://img30.exs.cx/img30/7120/sec1506vy.jpg

http://img66.exs.cx/img66/6168/wonderwomanv2200virgin3bt.jpg

http://img12.exs.cx/img12/4282/025jb.jpg

http://img90.exs.cx/img90/4755/ww34jy.jpg

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I'm partial to the Eagle on Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman uniform and on Alex Ross' Wonder Woman.

BTW, Alex used live models for his drawings. Who is the woman who modeled as Wonder Woman?? Perhaps Hollywood should search for her :) !

[dnno1]

...BTW, Alex used live models for his drawings. Who is the woman who modeled as Wonder Woman?? Perhaps Hollywood should search for her :) !

My suspission is that it could have been Ford model (http://fordmodels.com/standard_card.cfm?model_id=3479&assn_id=5867) and aspiring actress, Amanda Tosch (http://imdb.com/name/nm1461297/). I can not really say that it was actually her but she does look like the Alex Ross portrait of Wonder Woman below. She is a very sunning woman although her age is a mystery.

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/34/82/98m.jpg
Amanda Tosch
(click to enlarge (http://imdb.com/gallery/hh/1461297/HH/1461297/iid_892842.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Tosch,%20Amanda))

http://www.cinemovies.fr/images/data/news/Gactu1753830364.jpg
Wonder Woman by Alex Ross

By the way, Amanda is 5'11", which fits the height of Wonder Woman in the DC Comics Secret Files (http://dccomics.com/secret_files/dc_character.php?sc_dc_itemCode=jlawonderwoman). She has not done a lot of acting but she has appeared in several TV shows, A Garry Allen music video (http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96781308/K=songs+about+rain/v=2/SID=e/l=VDP/SIG=13pemq98t/EXP=1114091402/*-http%3A//media.theonenetwork.com/yahoo_asx.asp?type=music&speed=56&videoid=u_e_garyallan_songsaboutrain), a movie made for TV, and a major motion picture film ("Guess Who").

[BT18]

hotlinking from IMDB never works Dnno1

[BT18]

for pics that is.

[dnno1]

hotlinking from IMDB never works Dnno1
That's why I put the link underneath her name. I think once you download the picture and refresh it will show up. I can see it on my screen.

[mongo44]

Casting WW based on height is going to be tricky. You would be surprised by how average in height many actors are in Hollywood. Nick Cage for example is perceived as tall. But when I stood next to him I was eye to eye and I’m 5’7”. Gellar is about 5’7” as well. So I’m not sure I would believe how tall they are based on their publicists and bios. So, I would rather have a believable Dianna rather than just look for someone who fits the part. Images in film can be manipulated.

WW’s attitude needs to be conveyed as a goddess. If the attitude can be obtained then everything else is believable.

[BT18]

Gellar is 5' 3". Chicks almost never claim to be shorter than they are unless they're freakishly tall.

She said she was 5' 3" herself on the Stern show.

[pimpernel]

They're over at The Planet.

Kinda... i usually divide my time between the tow sites but i haven't been posting at either site very much lately.

I kinda prefer The Planet cos it has its own Wonder Woman forum... but the trade-off is nobody goes there. :(

I see that they have a Wonder Woman board over there and pimpernel has started a casting thread. He also set up a poll consisting of actresses that have been mentioned on this thread (and probably others). He even listed Jordan Bayne (his favorite) and Manuela Arcuri (my favorite). I guess this is what he wanted to do so more power to him. I can tell from the quality of the post over there that it will more than likely be a good board.

Jordan Bayne isn't my favourite. I don't HAVE a favourite.

Pretty much every site with a Wonder Woman board has a poll so i figured i'd start one at the Planet... i stuck in the most popular candidates i've seen on the various sites i've visited... plus i opened a thread for a couple of weeks beforehand to collect suggestions... it worked out pretty fair but you're never gonna get everyone on such a poll.

Plus there are so many individual casting threads over there that i was trying to clean the place up. :p

Anyways you should go over there and give the place a try. Me and a few others are trying to build the place up and we're looking for posters that can chat about stuff other than casting and the costume over and over and over.

[Antonello Blueberry]

hotlinking from IMDB never works Dnno1
Really? Let's try
http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/24/82/98f.jpg

[Miss_Hero]

Out of the people listed in the Poll....i'd say Angelina or Jennifer Connelly.

However, i think they should go with a slightly lesser known actress.

[Miss_Hero]

IMO, she would be perfect.

[Lobo]

Really? Let's try
http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/24/82/98f.jpg


Red X

[kittykatkr]

isnt he going for someone young? shes old

[dnno1]

BT18 might like this article:

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/lynda%20carter%20clinton%20is%20todays%20wonder%20 woman

[dnno1]

Red X
http://titanstower.com/assets/animated/avatars/newwave/redxx1.jpg
Red X

Sorry that you can't see the pictures, but I can see it perfectly on my screen. Try clicking on the links from my previous post (#2774 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6212905&postcount=2774)). That will take you to her filmography and publicity photo at IMDb. There are some more pictures of her at the Shooting Star Photo Agency (http://www.shootingstaragency.com/eventsx.php?eid=NYCBalletinLA_SStar) website (although I don't think they are that good). They are from a New York City Ballet black tie opening that occured in Los Angeles back in October of last year. There are more pictures of that event at the DailyCeleb.com (http://www.dailyceleb.com/production/index.php?view=event&eid=2553), which are much better.

http://www.dailyceleb.com/thumbs/tn.DC.195853.jpg
Amanda Tosch at the
NYC Ballet Black Tie
Opening (circa 10-08-04)

[Motown Marvel]

what about ZOOEY DESCHANEL?

http://www.handbag.com/graphics/library3/ZooeyDeschanel.jpg

she even kinda looks like linda carter:

http://www.comicbookhotties.com/images/linda-carter/linda-carter.jpg

[dnno1]

what about ZOOEY DESCHANEL?

http://www.handbag.com/graphics/library3/ZooeyDeschanel.jpg

she even kinda looks like linda carter:

http://www.comicbookhotties.com/images/linda-carter/linda-carter.jpg

Not.

[pimpernel]

what about ZOOEY DESCHANEL?

http://www.handbag.com/graphics/library3/ZooeyDeschanel.jpg

she even kinda looks like linda carter:

http://www.comicbookhotties.com/images/linda-carter/linda-carter.jpg

She would be a good Donna Troy. :P

[BT18]

BT18 might like this article:

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/lynda%20carter%20clinton%20is%20todays%20wonder%20 woman

thanks. I'm actually only a "Hillary-fan" to the extent of how retarded I realize her heard of haters and believers of lies about her are.

I'm gonna do everything I can to get one of the many other more prudent nominees made the Democratic candidate in 08.

[customer]

pamela anderson would be a very good choice to have play wonder woman

[igotatromboner]

Boobs, you guys need to remember that when suggesting girls.

[Drunia471]

My suspission is that it could have been Ford model (http://fordmodels.com/standard_card.cfm?model_id=3479&assn_id=5867) and aspiring actress, Amanda Tosch (http://imdb.com/name/nm1461297/). I can not really say that it was actually her but she does look like the Alex Ross portrait of Wonder Woman

I came across her photo on IMDB back in late March when she was "Face of the Week" and immediately thought she looked like she could be Wonder Woman. Very beautiful woman and has everything necessary (or so it would seem, physically, from the photo). She gets my vote, even though she isn't listed on the poll. :up:

[BK]

http://titanstower.com/assets/animated/avatars/newwave/redxx1.jpg
Red X

Sorry that you can't see the pictures, but I can see it perfectly on my screen. Try clicking on the links from my previous post (#2774 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6212905&postcount=2774)). That will take you to her filmography and publicity photo at IMDb. There are some more pictures of her at the Shooting Star Photo Agency (http://www.shootingstaragency.com/eventsx.php?eid=NYCBalletinLA_SStar) website (although I don't think they are that good). They are from a New York City Ballet black tie opening that occured in Los Angeles back in October of last year. There are more pictures of that event at the DailyCeleb.com (http://www.dailyceleb.com/production/index.php?view=event&eid=2553), which are much better.

http://www.dailyceleb.com/thumbs/tn.DC.195853.jpg
Amanda Tosch at the
NYC Ballet Black Tie
Opening (circa 10-08-04)

The pictures of her at that Ford site really look phenomenal. However, those '04 pics make it looks like she aged 10 years... :confused:

It might be because the pics are so small, and I can't judge it better, idk. But if she could get into the shape she was, she'd be ideal. I'll try to get some caps of Guess Who sometime next week since those would be more recent pics. Here's hoping she still looks young. :o

[dnno1]

I came across her photo on IMDB back in late March when she was "Face of the Week" and immediately thought she looked like she could be Wonder Woman. Very beautiful woman and has everything necessary (or so it would seem, physically, from the photo). She gets my vote, even though she isn't listed on the poll. :up:

That's when I noticed her too. Take a look at my posts back then (post #1704 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5372184&postcount=1704) and #1770 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5379899&postcount=1770)). She was in a TV film that was produced by Joel Silver, so I think he knows who she is. I saw her her in Guess Who just recently where she only had one line ("I have heard a lot about you, Mr Jones."). I agree that she is a very beautiful woman, but the big unknown is her age. Then again super models come a dime a dozen (not literally) so there are probably more where she came from (at the Ford Modeling Agency). Take note that the Ford Modeling Agency has discovered the actresses like Cortney Cox, Kim Basinger, Shannon Elisabeth, Evangeline Lilly, Lindsay Lohan, and many others.

[Drunia471]

That's when I noticed her too. Take a look at my posts back then (post #1704 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5372184&postcount=1704) and #1770 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5379899&postcount=1770)).

Oh, ok. LOL. Funny we were there the same week and thought the same thing. I went back in April and posted my thoughts on teh message board related to her name.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1461297/board/threads/

I haven't seen Guess Who, so I have no idea if she still looks like that IMDB photo. Anyone know? I just hope they cast this part correctly. How anyone could even fathom Cameron Diaz in this role is beyond me.

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1284/1uglycam8nj.jpg

[BT18]

As if she usually looks that bad. Cameron isn't right for Wonder Woman, but she's a babe among babes.

[dnno1]

The pictures of her at that Ford site really look phenomenal. However, those '04 pics make it looks like she aged 10 years... :confused:

It might be because the pics are so small, and I can't judge it better, idk. But if she could get into the shape she was, she'd be ideal. I'll try to get some caps of Guess Who sometime next week since those would be more recent pics. Here's hoping she still looks young. :o


She seems to hang around people who are in their 30's so mabe she might be that old. Here is a picture of her with country music singer Cory Branan:

http://www.dailyceleb.com/thumbs/tn.DC.66749.jpg
Amanda Tosch with
Cory Branan at The
Global Vision for
Peace Party in 2003

Maybe I should say she associates herself with older men. In "Guess Who" she played the wife of a interior decorator named Dante who looked 40'ish (the actor who played Dante, Robert Curtis-Brown, was about 48 then). Cory Branan is about 30 now (28 when the photo was taken) and Gary Allan, who she did a country music video (http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96781308/K=songs+about+rain/v=2/SID=e/l=VDP/SIG=13pemq98t/EXP=1114091402/*-http%3A//media.theonenetwork.com/yahoo_asx.asp?type=music&speed=56&videoid=u_e_garyallan_songsaboutrain) with, is about 37 (he was about 32 when they did the video). That dosen't mean that she is that old though. If I were to guess right now, I would say that she is probably between 27 and 35 right now. I could be wrong though, but that's my best guess with the information that I have found thus far.

[Kal-El 8]

pamela anderson would be a very good choice to have play wonder woman

You mean because of her Big Boobs right, Pam could look the part, But she can't act the part.

[Marcus M.]

I think that's the perfect and only choice!

http://www.geocities.com/superheroinewomen7/SusanWard/

http://girls.the4elementz.com/pics4/susan_ward2.jpg

[phoenixflight]

I vote for Jodi Lyn O'Keefe as Wonder Woman!!

http://img.hebus.com/2001/06/18/20010618072157_56686.jpg

[terry78]

I think that's the perfect and only choice!

http://www.geocities.com/superheroinewomen7/SusanWard/

http://girls.the4elementz.com/pics4/susan_ward2.jpg
I must admit she does look very much like the comic counterpart. I'd have no prob with her.

[SolidRoar]

How's her acting, though? THAT is the real question!

[dnno1]

I must admit she does look very much like the comic counterpart. I'd have no prob with her.

She's 5'4" (too short for Wonder Woman) although she looks good in costume.

http://comics2film.com/DCG/art/Art17631.JPG
Susan Ward in "Wonder Womans Eyes"
Photo manipulation by Hulk Smash (http://www.comics2film.com/DCG/index.php?f_start=1&f_ssn=&f_order=1&f_dir=2&f_artists=139)

[devilgirl]

<sarcasm> my vote for Wonder Woman http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/lexandrian/wwchick.jpg she sure has talent , get a load of that talent<sarcasm>

seriously lets see some actresses without there "ta-ta's" making her a good choice for the role.
i vote unknown or Charisma Carpenter she is pretty yes and has been in action tv for awhile.

[BT18]

i vote unknown or Charisma Carpenter she is pretty yes and has been in action tv for awhile.

It's generally not a good idea to vote for someone when they and the director of the movie hate each other.

[BT18]

Susan Ward has really hit the wall badly and her thighs are now as big and out of proportion as her colossal breast implants. Atleast she looked that sloppy in the last awful B-movie I saw her in, Wild Things II.

And seeing as how she's best friends with said actress that Joss Whedon had a huge falling out with and now hates (Charisma) it's unlikely that would endear her to Whedon.

[BK]

It's generally not a good idea to vote for someone when they and the director of the movie hate each other.
Can you elaborate?

[The Kid]

<sarcasm> my vote for Wonder Woman http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/lexandrian/wwchick.jpg she sure has talent , get a load of that talent<sarcasm>

seriously lets see some actresses without there "ta-ta's" making her a good choice for the role.
i vote unknown or Charisma Carpenter she is pretty yes and has been in action tv for awhile.

Lol, to be honest, I think big ta tas are a must.... It's one of her defining traits. :) oooooh yeah... she is so well defined.....

[BT18]

Can you elaborate?

Charisma Carpenter - Joss Whedon

big falling out, haven't spoken since before he fired her from Angel

[Miss_Hero]

susan ward is the perfect choice....

[BK]

Lol, to be honest, I think big ta tas are a must.... It's one of her defining traits. :) oooooh yeah... she is so well defined.....
Whose ta-tas are those anyway. :o
Charisma Carpenter - Joss Whedon

big falling out, haven't spoken since before he fired her from Angel
How did it start though? What led to her firing? Or is the firing itself that led to the feud?

[pimpernel]

<sarcasm> my vote for Wonder Woman http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y192/lexandrian/wwchick.jpg she sure has talent , get a load of that talent<sarcasm>

seriously lets see some actresses without there "ta-ta's" making her a good choice for the role.
i vote unknown or Charisma Carpenter she is pretty yes and has been in action tv for awhile.

You mean Charisma "Playboy" Carpenter? I thought you wanted someone with talent? :confused:

[pimpernel]

susan ward is the perfect choice....

No. Seriously have you seen her act? She is bloody awful.

[eddy]

Lynda Carter says Catherine Zeta Jones is too old(and hey..Monica Belluci and Jennifer Connelly aren't that far from her age. Monica is older, Jennifer is younger) :p

http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/stars-too-old-for-wonder-woman/2005/07/24/1122143718408.html

I guess Lynda is wrong for wanting someone who wasn't born in the hippie era. But a "wonder girl" as was said here.

[pimpernel]

Lynda is a person same as the rest of us and she opinions same as the rest of us... i love her to bits but just cos she spent three years playing the character a couple of decades ago that doesn't make her opinions any more or less valid than anyone elses.

Example: Jeff Bridges. He was asked if he would have liked to have made a sequal to the King Kong remake he was in. He said that he actually did try to get one made and that his big idea was that King Kong would turn out to be an ancient robot. Hmmm. My point? Actors sometimes have dumber ideas about their roles than the general public.

I think it might be possible to find someone in their early twenties who exudes the maturity needed for the role... but i think its extremely rare. Also the character has become much more complex since Carter played her back in the day... and i highly doubt Carter has even read much Wonder Woman in all the years since. I would definately say whoever is cast should be no younger than 25... but hopefully around the 30 mark. Certainly not twenty as Lynda suggests.

[BT18]

How did it start though? What led to her firing? Or is the firing itself that led to the feud?

She got pregnant without planning to get pregnant, atleast not informing any "Angel" producers/writers/directors. And then she even waited a very long time, like months into the pregnancy to tell them. Forcing them to throw away tons and tons and tons of their storylines and ideas for seasons 4 and 5, their whole general plan for how it was going to go, and at the last minute come up with an entirely different storyline that encorporated her pregnancy and dissapearance.

The majority concensus that the 4th season was by far the weakest has largely been blamed on this incidence.

[igotatromboner]

No shorter than 5'9 and large breasts. Never done a nude scene, or been naked on film anywhere. Has a mature look and exudes confindence. Go find that unknown now!!

[ponderthoughts]

My suspission is that it could have been Ford model (http://fordmodels.com/standard_card.cfm?model_id=3479&assn_id=5867) and aspiring actress, Amanda Tosch (http://imdb.com/name/nm1461297/). I can not really say that it was actually her but she does look like the Alex Ross portrait of Wonder Woman below. She is a very sunning woman although her age is a mystery.

http://ia.imdb.com/media/imdb/01/I/34/82/98m.jpg
Amanda Tosch
(click to enlarge (http://imdb.com/gallery/hh/1461297/HH/1461297/iid_892842.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Tosch,%20Amanda)) <------CLICK to view the actress!

http://www.cinemovies.fr/images/data/news/Gactu1753830364.jpg
Wonder Woman by Alex Ross

By the way, Amanda is 5'11", which fits the height of Wonder Woman in the DC Comics Secret Files (http://dccomics.com/secret_files/dc_character.php?sc_dc_itemCode=jlawonderwoman). She has not done a lot of acting but she has appeared in several TV shows, A Garry Allen music video (http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96781308/K=songs+about+rain/v=2/SID=e/l=VDP/SIG=13pemq98t/EXP=1114091402/*-http%3A//media.theonenetwork.com/yahoo_asx.asp?type=music&speed=56&videoid=u_e_garyallan_songsaboutrain), a movie made for TV, and a major motion picture film ("Guess Who").

Wow. Appreciate the background on Amanda dnno1 - :up:!

BTW, IF 30 seems to be the consensus for the actress' age, then you might be limiting her chances of (potential) sequels. Ms. Ward has the, um, "blessings", but her look (gaze) doesn't fit. Sorry, but I would approach Amanda Tosch and several lesser known actresses (Kerri Russell?) for screen tests. Certainly, this selection will eiher make or break the film but, who knows? Another diamond in the rough might be found (Hugh Jackman was choice #2 for :wolverine...). I would appreciate it if the actress hailed from the US, however I would certainly understand if that doesn't occur!

Regarding Lynda's comments...she was basically an unknown actress prior to her break on the small screen; Catherine ZJD is too old? Hmmm. She'd could have said to cast someone from the US :rolleyes:...Nah. Catherine is beautiful, and could probably perform quite a bit of the stunts (as much as hubby Michael would stand!). Heck, she did Chicago while pregnant, so brownie points would go to her already if I were the casting director. And since she has her own production company, she could foot some of the bill...

...BTW, if a large movie company is producing the film, there is a greater possibility of casting a lesser known actress. If a 'larger than life' actress wants the role, then they should start working with DC now for co-producing credit; Halle produced Dorothy Dandridge to beat out other actresses vying for the role, and Salma Hayek produced Frida. IF Jennifer Connelly wants the WW role (sic), then she better get to work...

Lastly, nice Avatar Pimpernel!

[Marcus M.]

Ok. Susan Ward now, is not the same Susan Ward in that picture I posted. How about Jeri Ryan(7 of 9) with her hair dark?
http://www.fortunecity.com/tattooine/constantine/321/seven2.jpg

If only Demi Moore was younger and still built like this.
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/2005/02/02/03n_letterman1_narrowweb__200x313.jpg

If only Lucy Lawless was younger.
http://songweaver.com/tv/xena/images/xena4.jpg

[dnno1]

http://www.lizcollins.com/spring2004/images/008.jpg
Unknown Model for Liz Collins' Spring 2004
Fassion Show

I saw this picture on The Planet Thread. Who is this woman?

[zanos]

Actress, Alana De La Garza has the perfect face for WW.

http://www.socal.com/absolutenm/articlefiles/1253-Alana%20single673%5B1%5D.r.a.jpg

[igotatromboner]

She is my choice. Dude, that show she was on that got cancelled, 'The Mountain' had a few actors on there that would be perfect for other superheroes. That Swedish guy would make a perfect Thor.

[Showtime]

What about Anne Hathaway?

http://imagecache2.allposters.com/IMAGES/MMPH/C56457.jpg

[Showtime]

Maria Menounos??

http://www.torontopics.com/digital/games/maria2.jpg

[BT18]

Anne Hathaway is a butterface. Maria in my opinion is too in peoples minds as well known personality not an actress go right into headlining a blockbuster movie. Plus I think Joss is going to go with an early 20's actress.

[Showtime]

Anne Hathaway is a butterface. Maria in my opinion is too in peoples minds as well known personality not an actress go right into headlining a blockbuster movie. Plus I think Joss is going to go with an early 20's actress.

Both of those so called actresses are in their early 20's? If they are going with a 20 something than why is everybody using names like Demi More and Catherine Zeta Jones. I think Maria would work because she is a relative unknown as an actress, aside from One Tree Hill and Fantastic Four.

[BT18]

Maria is in her late 20's. And she's relatively unknown as an actress but pretty well known as an entertainment correspondent/reporter. I could be wrong I just don't see that being an asset to peoples feel for the movie, particularly even before it comes out.

Anne Hathaway I believe is in her early 20's but as I said she's kind of a butterface.

[Showtime]

Maria is in her late 20's. And she's relatively unknown as an actress but pretty well known as an entertainment correspondent/reporter. I could be wrong I just don't see that being an asset to peoples feel for the movie, particularly even before it comes out.

Anne Hathaway I believe is in her early 20's but as I said she's kind of a butterface.

Maria should be 26 or 27 since she was a grade ahead of me. I agree that Anne Hathaway doesn't have the look. I was trying to think actresses that were young and brunettes.

[Lobo]

Taylor cole great body good actress. she's 22 and 5'8 and a half.


Or how about this chick Carlton Elizabeth

http://gebbiaentertainment.com/prettyWhenYouCry/bio%20shots/carlton_bioshot.jpg

[Showtime]

How about a little Jordana Brewster.....


http://images.zap2it.com/ltvimages/images/240/jordanabrewster_debs_240_001.jpg

[Lobo]

I'd be happy with her.

[igotatromboner]

Menounos is a pretty good choice. Has the body and could come across as a strong leading character. She's just waiting for a break out roll.

[dnno1]

I guess that Kate Bekinsale wants to get a shot at the role. But, then again, who doesn't? Here are some articles:

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=150815014&p=y5x8y57zx

http://movies.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1037072.php/Kate_Beckinsale_keen_on_Wonder_Woman

[terry78]

I guess that Kate Bekinsale wants to get a shot at the role. But, then again, who doesn't? Here are some articles:

http://breakingnews.iol.ie/entertainment/story.asp?j=150815014&p=y5x8y57zx

http://movies.monstersandcritics.com/news/article_1037072.php/Kate_Beckinsale_keen_on_Wonder_Woman

Well, she is 5'8, and she does have acting experience.

http://philippe.lourdez.free.fr/wallpaper/images/girl/girl_kate_beckinsale012.jpg
http://www.fragile-dreams.com/images/actresses/Kate%20Beckinsale%201024.jpg
http://crew.tweakzone.nl/metalman/i/KateBeckinsale_wallpaper_1600.jpg
http://www.tccandler.com/images/actresses/kate_beckinsale_sheet.jpg

[dnno1]

Taylor cole great body good actress. she's 22 and 5'8 and a half.


Or how about this chick Carlton Elizabeth

http://gebbiaentertainment.com/prettyWhenYouCry/bio%20shots/carlton_bioshot.jpg
Carlton Elizabeth


I don't think that she (Carlton) is all that good looking. For those of you who are interested, here is a clip (http://gebbiaentertainment.com/prettyWhenYouCry/reg_trailers.html#) of her in the film "Pretty When you Cry" with Sam Elliot. This was back in 2001 so she is a little older now. On the other hand, Taylor Cole is just the right age and very good looking.

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:7N5XDsvR1eoJ:www.thewb.com/THEWB/Images/Dynamic/i55/SL-TCole-A_2x3_240.jpg (http://www.thewb.com/THEWB/Images/Dynamic/i55/SL-TCole-A_2x3_240.jpg)
Taylor Cole
(click picture to enlarge)

[Showtime]

I don't think that she (Carlton) is all that good looking. For those of you who are interested, here is a clip (http://gebbiaentertainment.com/prettyWhenYouCry/reg_trailers.html#) of her in the film "Pretty When you Cry" with Sam Elliot. This was back in 2001 so she is a little older now. On the other hand, Taylor Cole is just the right age and very good looking.

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:7N5XDsvR1eoJ:www.thewb.com/THEWB/Images/Dynamic/i55/SL-TCole-A_2x3_240.jpg (http://www.thewb.com/THEWB/Images/Dynamic/i55/SL-TCole-A_2x3_240.jpg)
Taylor Cole
(click picture to enlarge)

I agree with Taylor Cole. She has the perfect body type to play Wonder Woman and definately has the look. That's one of the best choices I have seen so far, and she is a relative unknown. Nice job.

[BT18]

I agree with Taylor Cole. She has the perfect body type to play Wonder Woman and definately has the look. That's one of the best choices I have seen so far, and she is a relative unknown. Nice job.

I really have to disagree with you there. Her face is great. But her body is pretty dumpy for a young famous chick.

[Showtime]

I really have to disagree with you there. Her face is great. But her body is pretty dumpy for a young famous chick.

I've seen her on that Summerland show and her body is beach ready.

[Showtime]

I really have to disagree with you there. Her face is great. But her body is pretty dumpy for a young famous chick.

http://www.taylor-cole.com/m7.jpg

[BT18]

wow great way to show off her physique. You get more of an idea of her shape with a grocery bag over her midsection

[Lobo]

I don't think that she (Carlton) is all that good looking. For those of you who are interested, here is a clip (http://gebbiaentertainment.com/prettyWhenYouCry/reg_trailers.html#) of her in the film "Pretty When you Cry" with Sam Elliot. This was back in 2001 so she is a little older now. On the other hand, Taylor Cole is just the right age and very good looking.

http://images.google.com/images?q=tbn:7N5XDsvR1eoJ:www.thewb.com/THEWB/Images/Dynamic/i55/SL-TCole-A_2x3_240.jpg (http://www.thewb.com/THEWB/Images/Dynamic/i55/SL-TCole-A_2x3_240.jpg)
Taylor Cole
(click picture to enlarge)


Thanks for the clip as for her being WW no thtnks after seeing that. I do think she's pretty and I was the first to mention Taylor in this thread and while Taylor doesn't have Kim Smith's body she does have a great figure imo.

[Showtime]

wow great way to show off her physique. You get more of an idea of her shape with a grocery bag over her midsection

I will grab you a better photo but have you ever seen the Wonder Woman television show or most of the comic renditions? We aren't talking Kate Moss or the new Lindsay Lohan look. We are talking curvy and athletic.

[Lobo]

Oh and I've got someone working on a Taylo as WW manip it'll be posted in the next few days.

[Showtime]

Oh and I've got someone working on a Taylo as WW manip it'll be posted in the next few days.

Look forward to the manip.

http://www.taylor-cole.com/wwtc.jpg

[Lobo]

I've been to that site www.taylor-cole.com is a pretty good fansite.

[Showtime]

wow great way to show off her physique. You get more of an idea of her shape with a grocery bag over her midsection

http://www.taylor-cole.com/sl13.jpg

[Lobo]

I think her body is great


http://www.taylor-cole.com/sc33.jpg

[BT18]

It's pretty damn average. It isn't "curvy" it's just not that toned. It's "great" if you're used to fat chicks or something. But again, in no way the "Wonder" you're making it out to be.

She's just less gifted genetically than she is in her face and she doesn't have (through probably a combo of genetics and not working at it) great legs or abs or obliques/a toned waist to make up for it.

[Showtime]

It's pretty damn average. It isn't "curvy" it's just not that toned. It's "great" if you're used to fat chicks or something. But again, in no way the "Wonder" you're making it out to be.

She's just less gifted genetically than she is in her face and she doesn't have (through probably a combo of genetics and not working at it) great legs or abs or obliques/a toned waist to make up for it.

Nobody is saying she is the prettiest thing walking God's green earth. I dont see where she's fat, but then again she isn't skinny. Not making her out to be a quote Wonder, just a suggestion like all these other brunettes thrusted into this thread. If she isn't your thing then we can all live with it. Shes also rumored to be up for a part in X3, we'll see what happens.

[BT18]

Nobody is saying she is the prettiest thing walking God's green earth. I dont see where she's fat, but then again she isn't skinny. Not making her out to be a quote Wonder, just a suggestion like all these other brunettes thrusted into this thread. If she isn't your thing then we can all live with it. Shes also rumored to be up for a part in X3, we'll see what happens.

I don't see where I implied she was fat. I was objecting to people saying she had a "great body".

[Showtime]

I don't see where I implied she was fat. I was objecting to people saying she had a "great body".

You said it was great if you were used to fat chicks. Isn't that the same difference and it doesn't matter because I didn't say her body was great but that her body was perfect for Wonder Woman. I think we're just playing around with words here. Let's move on to the next brunette.

[BT18]

Great if you're used to fat chicks meaning compared to fat chicks she's great. If that's all you can get your standards are obviously lower for what quantifies "great".

And her body is not perfect for Wonder woman in any way shape or form that I can fathom. That's my whole basic objection aside from people putting words in my mouth.

[Showtime]

Great if you're used to fat chicks meaning compared to fat chicks she's great. If that's all you can get your standards are obviously lower for what quantifies "great".

And her body is not perfect for Wonder woman in any way shape or form that I can fathom. That's my whole basic objection aside from people putting words in my mouth.

I am not picking my girlfriend here I am seconding a vote for Taylor Cole as Wonder Woman. What standards do you mean? My Wonder Woman standards? Think your argument about not wanting her as Wonder Woman is valid and that's your opinon. Obviously, the people working on X Men 3 don't think her body is as subpar as you do because they are going to be putting an extremly tight fitting outfit on it if she is cast. I didn't even suggest her in the first place so it's pointless for me to defend the choice.

[Showtime]

I didn't notice if anybody mentioned her, but what about a Bridget Moynahan? What's the verdict on this one?

http://www.tccandler.com/images/actresses/Bridget_Moynahan_Boots.jpg

[porotoparker]

Hey! What about Catherine Bell? She´s tall, beautiful and she has a great body.
http://porotoparker.tripod.com.ar/imagenes/CatBell_as_WW.jpg

[BT18]

Unless Whedon was lying, both Moynahan and Catherine Bell would not be considered to their ages.

Moynahan never did anything for me, but most people find her really attractive. I think Bell is smoking. BUt I revert to what I just said, I doubt that Whedon will not as he said he would go with someone "in her early 20's".

[Showtime]

Unless Whedon was lying, both Moynahan and Catherine Bell would not be considered to their ages.

Moynahan never did anything for me, but most people find her really attractive. I think Bell is smoking. BUt I revert to what I just said, I doubt that Whedon will not as he said he would go with someone "in her early 20's".

I guess I would have to agree about the younger casting. What is suggestion for a Wonder Woman. Forgive my laziness if you have already posted in the thread.

[Hulktified]

not that this is official but here's a pic I found with CB and the WW crown. it seems misplaced with the outfit but I kinda just didn't give a ****. sorry it's not bigger or clearer, enjoy.

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/1638/ww7pn.png (http://imageshack.us)

personally, I think she fits the role. she can act, JAG has proven that. she's got the looks, a little gym time to make her more toned (not skinnier) would work. Lynda Carter wasn't toned and I doubt even worked out for the role yet her portrayal as WW has become iconic. put in some blue contacts like Jessica Alba did for FF and you're good.

other actesses mentioned I can't see fitting the part:
Jessica Biel - she can act, has the body, but her face is not very "american" to say. Lynda Carter was Miss USA for crying out loud. there's an "american" look that has to work, and seeing other pics of Catherine leads me to believe the make-up crew won't have to work much for it.
Sarah Michelle Gellar - too short, too skinny, looks nothing like WW
Katie Holmes - doesn't have a very strong persona in her acting, it's more like she's always worrying, and too skinny. someone throw her and SMG a deep-fried 24oz. prime rib before the shoot and they might size up.
Rena Sofer - no comment. don't know enough about her which is why I wouldn't see WW if she was casted.
Catherine Zeta-Jones-Douglas-whatever (just like in "Intolerable Cruelty") - too old. she doesn't look it, but she looks older than Catherine Bell and Lynda Carter, I don't think the character could survive looking older than either or.
Chyna - crack
Monica Belluci - she'd need some gym time, too, to tone up. but she looks too old for WW. plus, I don't know if she can lose her accent. I don't know if I'd want her to.

the reason I bring up "too old" is because the more than likely is that they'll start this off as an origin film in hopes to create a sequel. youthful images only last so long. look at Madonna. Catherine, imo, seems the best pick to retain her young looks while still looking mature. WW has a mature look. I know she's older than half these actresses, but she doesn't look it. I can see her getting carded from time to time. it seems that for the most part any of these actresses could act the part, but features are going to count when portraying WW, she's in a skimpy outfit, no two ways about it. you can't take a real life actress to match the definitions of a comic WW because it's exaggerated (except for Chyna, but, um, ya...). if I felt Catherine couldn't act strong and smart like I've seen her done before I'd reason her next to Katie Holmes and say keep looking. besides, a million bucks says this film will be another Catwoman no matter they go about it. watch.

[dpm07]

Catherine Bell is not the best option. Pretty and a decent actress, yes. However, she's getting pretty old. She's going to be 37 years old, and that's only 3 years within shot of 40. That's old. She's old enough to be someone's grandma.

[DIRECTOR]

i don't agree about her as Wonder Woman

but she has some nice

BOOBS..........VERY NICE BOOBS

[Masut]

Catherine Bell is not the best option. Pretty and a decent actress, yes. However, she's getting pretty old. She's going to be 37 years old, and that's only 3 years within shot of 40. That's old. She's old enough to be someone's grandma.

Funny, I think I've heard you say this before on the Harley thread.

"I like Rena Sofer as an actress. However, she's getting pretty old. She'll be 37 in December, and that's only 3 years within shot of 40. When she's 40, she'll be middle-aged. I would prefer Harley Quinn not to be some old 30's something actress who is reaching middle-age and is old enough to be a grandma."

lol :spidey:

[porotoparker]

Ok, if Catherine Bell and others are too old, we could take a look at Sophìa Bush. She is 23 years old, (and you may remember Wonder Woman makes his appearence in this world at 21, in case they are working on same origin history). Ok, she is just 5' 6½" tall, but take a look...


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124208/

http://www.lexode.com/galerie/galerie/2111/110106548341.jpg



http://www.lexode.com/galerie/galerie/2111/110106540975.jpg

http://www.lexode.com/galerie/galerie/2411/110131466010.jpg

[terry78]

That last name alone would spawn hundreds of jokes at her expense.

[Showtime]

Ok, if Catherine Bell and others are too old, we could take a look at Sophìa Bush. She is 23 years old, (and you may remember Wonder Woman makes his appearence in this world at 21, in case they are working on same origin history).

I think she could pull it off. She will be rockin those high heels to make up for the lack of height. EDIT.

[Masut]

Ok, if Catherine Bell and others are too old, we could take a look at Sophìa Bush. She is 23 years old, (and you may remember Wonder Woman makes his appearence in this world at 21, in case they are working on same origin history). Ok, she is just 5' 6½" tall, but take a look...


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0124208/

http://www.lexode.com/galerie/galerie/2111/110106548341.jpg



http://www.lexode.com/galerie/galerie/2111/110106540975.jpg

http://www.lexode.com/galerie/galerie/2411/110131466010.jpg

Ok, she's just damned hot. I remember her from One Tree Hill, and I only saw that show a few times. :eek:

[terry78]

Well, her next movie is Supercross, so I'm thinking her schedule will be free for a minute.:D

[dpm07]

Funny, I think I've heard you say this before on the Harley thread.

"I like Rena Sofer as an actress. However, she's getting pretty old. She'll be 37 in December, and that's only 3 years within shot of 40. When she's 40, she'll be middle-aged. I would prefer Harley Quinn not to be some old 30's something actress who is reaching middle-age and is old enough to be a grandma."

lol :spidey:

lol.:up: