Official Wonder Woman Casting Suggestions [merged-13]

[Dark Knight]

i think Catherine Zeta-Jones would be a good choice for Queen Hippolyta

[The Question]

If Whedon is going for the younger look, then J. Scott Campbell's version is probably the closest thing that it will look like. She looks barely legal here.:p

http://jsc.theanomaly.co.uk/uploads/photos/186.jpg

Which is why J.Scott Cambel is better suited for drawing teen books. As for Whedon looking for someone younger, he said that befor he really started writing the script. We should wait for the script to be finished and greenlit to take anything they say about casting seriously.

[Timstuff]

When Whedon said someone "younger" I believe he meant an actress in her mid 20's, not someone who looks like a teenager. :o

[dpm07]

When Whedon said someone "younger" I believe he meant an actress in her mid 20's, not someone who looks like a teenager. :o

Exactly. I'd say someone in the early to mid-20's mark. Perhaps 26...

[Infamy]

Just to throw one totally out of left field..

What about Alexa Davalos?

Worked with Whedo before as Gwen on Angel (recurring role for like 3 episodes)
Has done one big movie so far Chronichles Of Riddick (she was good)

She can do the physicality part (see Chronichles) shes hot and she looks exotic.

And shes apparently 5'8, shes 23 and pretty much unknown

Heres A pic its huge so I wont post it but ill link it (http://mysticmuse.net/images/gallerypics5/alexa_davalos.jpg)

There arent that many decent sized pics of her out there so there slim picking but here ya go

http://www.vindiesel.hu/images/_kyra.jpg

http://home.tiscali.nl/petshopgirl/images/Riddick%203.JPG

Stood next to Vin there, and Vins a pretty big guy

is she ideal..prob not but I dont think its the worst possible choice ever! I mean Carmen Electra?

[Timstuff]

I saw COR and she didn't really seem like WW material. Morena would be better.

[The Question]

Hmmmm. I suppose.

[Infamy]

I saw COR and she didn't really seem like WW material. Morena would be better.

Ive not seen any Firefly yet (its on my "to do" list) but looking at her and that Morena, especially that picture where shes sort of greek dressed, they sort of look a bit a like, but that niether here nor there.

Yeah just thought id throw in another see what we can do eh!

Its getting a bit weird now models being proposed for the part and all sorts.

Just thinking then, and yes yes yes I know shes getting on but what about Demi Moore? She maybe 40 but she looks likes she 24, shes in peak physical condition aswell and she keeps herslelf that way...whether you could get a trilogy out of her though is anyones guess..unless of course there...filmed back to back ;)

[Timstuff]

She's friggen' old. She doesn't look like she could pass for someone under 40 to me. :o

[Infamy]

http://im.rediff.com/movies/2004/mar/02demi.jpg

I wish all 40 olds looked like that^

What network owns Lost out of curiosity?

Because there is a certain Evangeline Lilly currently hotting up that show!

[The Kid]

you know it, you certainly do!

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/2363/evangelinelilly3ze5kv.jpg

[Infamy]

I like it!

if Lost is owned by WB!

Can you say starring vehicle?

[dpm07]

I think Alexa Davalos or Morena Baccarin have good chances. Both have a connection to Whedon, and Morena is considered one of his personal favorites that he's worked with in the past. Morena Baccarin has also stated she would really like to do the part. Both actresses are in the age bracket for the film, and Baccarin especially sounds a lot older and more mature than her age implies. This would work well with Wonder Woman's sense of bearing and regalness. Baccarin could give off the younger look although in essence be thousands of years old.

In terms of Demi Moore, I wouldn't hold my breath on her being Hippolyta. I don't see any diva per se getting a role. Whedon doesn't like to work with women who propulgate a diva attitude, and I think this was illustrated in Buffy.

I think Lynda Carter would serve as the best option if possible for Hippolyta. I could see her doing it if the story was done well, and if Whedon asked her. I could see Morena Baccarin playing her daughter as Diana.

[The Question]

I think Morena is the best pick. All she needs to do is hit the gym foar a few months and she'd be perfect.

[dpm07]

I think Morena is the best pick. All she needs to do is hit the gym foar a few months and she'd be perfect.

Definitely. I agree. :up: :up:

[igotatromboner]

God, just because she wants it and Whedon likes her doesn't mean she is the best pick. Now not to be nit-picky, but look at pictures of her straight on. Her face is crooked. Isn't WW sculpted and created by the Gods or something. Symmetry would be one thing that's a given right? I know faces aren't symmetrical but it's true that people are attracted to faces that seem like they are. She's hot, and she has the wonder-twins, but she doesn't have the right look. She doesn't look regal, intimidating, and certainly doesn't look like she could stand toe-to-toe with Superman.

[dpm07]

God, just because she wants it and Whedon likes her doesn't mean she is the best pick. Now not to be nit-picky, but look at pictures of her straight on. Her face is crooked. Isn't WW sculpted and created by the Gods or something. Symmetry would be one thing that's a given right? I know faces aren't symmetrical but it's true that people are attracted to faces that seem like they are. She's hot, and she has the wonder-twins, but she doesn't have the right look. She doesn't look regal, intimidating, and certainly doesn't look like she could stand toe-to-toe with Superman.

Well, the greeks always built their greatest stories and artifacts with a fatal human flaw. It was what allowed them to be closer to humanity. In regards to looking regal, hands down Morena Baccarin carries herself with a distinguished elegance and grace reserved for nobility. This has been evidenced in her real-life interviews as well as her portrayal of Inara on Firefly. The fact that you don't get this is ok. You're entitled to your opinion.

[BT18]

I like it!

if Lost is owned by WB!

Can you say starring vehicle?

Lost is owned by the Mouse.

And "Evey" as her fans call her, is too short.

[BT18]

Just to throw one totally out of left field..

What about Alexa Davalos?

Worked with Whedo before as Gwen on Angel (recurring role for like 3 episodes)
Has done one big movie so far Chronichles Of Riddick (she was good)

She can do the physicality part (see Chronichles) shes hot and she looks exotic.

And shes apparently 5'8, shes 23 and pretty much unknown

Heres A pic its huge so I wont post it but ill link it (http://mysticmuse.net/images/gallerypics5/alexa_davalos.jpg)

There arent that many decent sized pics of her out there so there slim picking but here ya go

http://www.vindiesel.hu/images/_kyra.jpg

http://home.tiscali.nl/petshopgirl/images/Riddick%203.JPG

Stood next to Vin there, and Vins a pretty big guy

is she ideal..prob not but I dont think its the worst possible choice ever! I mean Carmen Electra?

Whedon said that it wouldn't be anyone from the Buffyverse. That rules her out.

[Infamy]

Whedon said that it wouldn't be anyone from the Buffyverse. That rules her out.

She was in, what? 3 episodes! id hardly call that a major player in the buffyverse (I liked the character though)

And in regards to this whole "height" thing! yes Evey is something in the region of 5'5, if shes wearing those red boots she aint gonna look 5'5.

I mean is height really really that much of an issue, im not talking someone below 5'5, anyone over 5'5 is it really that much of an issue?

Wonder Woman is supposed to be what 5'11?

It's important yes, but I dont think its an all conquering requirement to be perfectly honest

[BrianWilly]

Height is honestly not the biggest concern. It's a concern, yes, but not something that would destroy everything about the character. There are ways to make an average woman tall and a tall man average. Tom Cruise is a midget, and they manage to make him look like a leading man. Angelina Jolie is noticeably shorter than Brad Pitt, yet in Mr. and Mrs. Smith you'd be hard pressed to notice it.

I'd definitely take Evangeline or Morena. They're beautiful, they look the part...and they're kickass actors.

I think having Lynda Carter playing Hippolyta would be really cool, too. The Amazons are supposed to be immortal, but heck...Lynda Carter. Come on. It'd just be great 'cause of course Lynda represents the silver age Wonder Woman, and in the comics at the moment Hippolyta is the silver age Wonder Woman.

[SolidRoar]

I agree with you BrianWilly. Unfortunately, the majority of the "fans" on the board don't know anything about this. As long as they cast the "model" that they have in their fantasies as Wonder Woman and give her the power of flight, it will be perfect for them.

Lynda Carter as Hippolyta would be really nice. If she didn't work out for them, however, (or if she turned down the role for some reason - though I doubt that) Monica Bellucci is my second choice for the role.

[dpm07]

Personally, I'd like to see Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman and Lynda Carter play Hippolyta. Monica Bellucci would also make a very good Hippolyta as well.

I feel Morena Baccarin has the look, and brings a familiarity of understanding Whedon's style and approach to filmmaking and direction as well as production approach. This works in her best interest in taking the part. She also carries a noble sense of elegance and grace which could be conveyed as Wonder Woman, and she is the ideal age which Whedon is looking for.

Morena Baccarin also is a good actress in the things she has done, which have been limited but performed well. She has an independent film which had great reviews called Way Off Broadway, which hasn't been released to DVD yet, but in which she really acts well.

I am really looking forward to Serenity in general, and more specificially to see Morena Baccarin. I understand she doesn't have a big role, but if one watches the Firefly DVD then it is easy to see she's a good actress and when she was on-screen she always commanded the moment with a regal bearing. Watching her on-screen with the sexual tension that she shares with Captain Malcolm Reynolds, one almost sees how well this would work with an actor playing a potential Steve Trevor.

[igotatromboner]

I don't see how you guys can say Morena has the look, show me a pic of WW with a similiar pic of Morena. Evangeline Lilly doesn't either. Prove me wrong, I beg you.

[dpm07]

I don't see how you guys can say Morena has the look, show me a pic of WW with a similiar pic of Morena. Evangeline Lilly doesn't either. Prove me wrong, I beg you.

Prove you wrong? No need to. You're entitled to your opinion. If you don't feel she is Wonder Woman material, then you're entitled to believe whoever you want.

The cool thing is, I think she would make a great Wonder Woman, but I don't have to "prove" it to anyone.

[igotatromboner]

No, like prove me wrong. I need to see what everyone else sees in her.

[haephestus]

I'm loving the Alexa Davalos idea.

I can really see her in the role. She brought a lot to the character of Gwen Raiden in Angel (especially as she had a fairly small role to play in each of the stories, but she really made each episode her own).

I personally cannot see Morena in the role. But that's just me. It seems Joss Whedon is considering the possibility and as a fan of Buffy and Angel I'll trust his judgement.

Cheers.

[BrianWilly]

http://www.bigtimecomics.com/images/Trade%20Paper%20Backs/DC/Wonder%20Woman%20Down%20To%20Earth%20TP%20-%20Large.jpghttp://solitaryphoenix.com/Lost_Kate_3.jpg



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There's been so many artistic styles and variations on Wonder Woman throughout the decades, you can find a picture of her to look like any actress you can think of. Once you get the basics like having dark hair and looking beautiful out of the way, what's more important is talent and ability.

[igotatromboner]

The only thing looking similiar with the Evangeline Lilly and Ww pics are the poses. With Morena it's the hair and only the hair. I'm not trying to be difficult, but simply don't see it.

[batdude]

I actually like the Alexa Davalos idea, Lilly and Morena seem a little short to me. Plus Alexa was hot on "Angel"!

[dpm07]

I actually like the Alexa Davalos idea, Lilly and Morena seem a little short to me. Plus Alexa was hot on "Angel"!

Evangeline Lilly is 5'5
Alexa Davalos is 5'8
Morena Baccarin is 5'8-5'9 (depending on reports); In person she's stunning, and I'd say closer to 5'8ish, but with heels she's definitely taller than that. She really does carry herself in a statuesque manner in real life though. Even when the cameras aren't on her. That can't be said about all actresses who will try to slump slightly.

[Kurosawa]

Catherine Bell looks like this now:

http://img257.echo.cx/img257/6112/catherinebellold017po.jpg
Photo Date: 12 December 2004

http://img257.echo.cx/img257/6614/catherinebellold029gp.jpg
Photo Date: 5 May 2005


Well, so much for that debate. Can we now get on with business....

BIEL DAMMIT!!!!

[Timstuff]

Morena Baccarin dangit! :up:

[dpm07]

Morena Baccarin dangit! :up:

:up: :up: :)

[dnno1]

http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/8523/manuelaarcurigq040561wc.jpg
Manuela Arcuri

Nuff said!

[Timstuff]

Is she an actress, or a model? :o

Morena Baccarin dangit!

[dnno1]

Is she an actress, or a model? :o
Yes (http://imdb.com/name/nm0033899/) and yes (http://www.manuelaarcuri.it).

[igotatromboner]

Does she speak English?

[Timstuff]

Judging from her filmography, I'm guessing no, since none of her movies have english titles. She's good looking, but if she can't speak fluent english then I'm gonna have to say no.

[igotatromboner]

She's hot but they need an unknown with a strong face. Pretty but intimidating. Most models don't have that and neither does that Morena lady.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Does she speak English?
She's studying to improve her poor English. And her present boyfriend is a champion swordsman so he can teach her the noble art of fencing.
The problem is that she's a crappy actress.

[dpm07]

There are some actresses that I would accept for the role, and Manuela Arcuri is one of them. That said, my personal view is that I don't believe Whedon is going to look that far out of the box so to speak. Whedon knows this is the biggest event of his career, and I think he's going to stay with his traditional familiar approach with regard to casting. Personally, I don't have a problem with it, and I believe that Morena Baccarin is being groomed for Wonder Woman. I believe he'll look somewhere closer to home, and Whedon is a VERY structured person with regard to script, and approach. Don't let his nonchalance fool you. The man is methodical and knows exactly what he's doing, and when he decides on a course of action, rarely does he deviate from it. When he hits the ground running with WW, it's going to snowball.

There's a reason why Buffy and Angel have been considered some of the most impactful cultural icons of the past 20 years. The reason is the complexity and layers of the ensemble cast of characters. There's a reason why people really appreciate Firefly. It has to do with Whedon bringing out great performances in cast ensembles.

Whether one likes his work or not, the man has survived in Holliswood because of his commitment and efforts to invoke popular cultural inconography into his characters. This is one of the reasons of the sustained success of both Buffy and Angel, and this is one of the reasons why I believe that he will do a good job with WW.

He will pick a cast who will complement his Wonder Woman. Also, he will pick a Wonder Woman who will complement his cast. Think about it. Most of the characters of any one of his shows would have been able to fit into any one of his other shows. He illustrated this with Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, and Adam Baldwin. He took Ron Glass who really hadn't done much in the mainstream of television and made him one of the most interesting characters filled with mystery in Firefly.

When Buffy started, Angel was a fringe character who eventually received his own show which actually eclipsed Buffy at the end. This is a testament to the approach that Whedon took and the tools he had at his disposal, i.e. writers, producers, etc. This film is going to be the biggest of his career. He obviously does have a passion for the superhero genre, and for the supernatural/horror and even the Sci-Fi. All of these elements could be incorporated into WW on some level. Some more than others of course, but nonetheless.

Whedon is very good at discovering potential talent and harvesting that talent and bringing out the best performances of that talent. He has proven this in his shows. Example, he brought out the absolute best in Nicholas Brendan at the end of Buffy Season VI. He was instrumental in really making James Marsters stand out in Buffy, and he changed Wesley in Season III of Buffy from being a real priss to becoming the badass he was in the later seasons of Angel. He actually became darker than Angel himself.

Nathan Fillion went from being a man filled with hope and religious belief in the pilot episode of Firefly, to being one filled with cynical distrust toward the end. He then turned around in Buffy Season VII and gave a polar opposite presentation as a fanatical fallen priest. Whedon is very good at getting all sorts of performances out of his characters, and I believe that he can do this with Morena Baccarin.

Morena Baccarin has been very politically proper when it comes to the heroine, and although she has made her interest known, she is not droning on about it. Something tells me that there is more going on behind the scenes than we realize with Wonder Woman, and Morena Baccarin is at the nexus of it. My belief that if cast, then Morena Baccarin will bring the Wonder to the Woman and give us a superheroine that we can all be proud of and root for. She's already convinced me that she's got the Woman part down. Just my own personal views.

[The Kid]

If there is a God...

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1984/batmansupermanww8bd.jpg:up::cool:

[The Question]

That lady don't look like no Wonder Woman.

[dpm07]

If there is a God...

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1984/batmansupermanww8bd.jpg:up::cool:

I love Lost, and I like her character a lot on the show, but at 5'5, I don't see her as Wonder Woman material. She's a decent actress and likely has a very good career ahead of her, but at 5'5, I'm sorry. She also has a look that screams all-American girl next door. That's not a bad look, but not a look I see for Wonder Woman.

[Timstuff]

If there is a God...

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/1984/batmansupermanww8bd.jpg:up::cool:

I'd like to think that the God I believe in wouldn't have been responsible for Brandon Routh being cast as Superman and that horrible costume, or cast Evangale Lily as WW, or allow them to make such friggin' aweful changes to the already awesome suit from Batman Begins. :o

[dpm07]

I'd like to think that the God I believe in wouldn't have been responsible for Brandon Routh being cast as Superman and that horrible costume, or cast Evangale Lily as WW, or allow them to make such friggin' aweful changes to the already awesome suit from Batman Begins. :o

:up: :up:

I'd like to see Morena Baccarin in a Wonder Woman manip.

[batdude]

dpm could be right that Morena Baccarin is Joss' pick. If so, they will probably announce it after they know whether Serenity is a hit. Something tells me she's not the studio pick though. Just a hunch.

[dpm07]

dpm could be right that Morena Baccarin is Joss' pick. If so, they will probably announce it after they know whether Serenity is a hit. Something tells me she's not the studio pick though. Just a hunch.

http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif..

[Timstuff]

Morena Baccarin isn't a "studio pick", but I doubt there'd be much executive objection to her unless they wanted Angelina Jolie as WW or something. :o

[Steelsheen]

isnt Morena Baccarin a little too short? who'd they be casting as her love interest, Elijah Wood?

[Lobo]

She's rumord to bebetween 5'7 and 5'9 and some of hollywoods most famous leading men are smaller than that. besides height is easy to manipulate.

[Kroc1138]

And yes it would be perfectly normal for WW to have a tan. Again I don't see why. Paradise Island from what I recall isn't a tropical Island, but one that has varying climates thoughout.
The person arguing with you can't seem to articulate the physical traits I believe he wants to. I believe he's addressing her normally being drawn to look pretty consistantly drawn to look like someone with an ethnic background not overlapping with that of Morena Baccarin's.Well Here it is. Generally They type of physical traits I noticed WW haveing is typcally a more Eastern European (Eurasian region) type of complexion. Which typically is called "fair" skinned.
Example:
http://alexrossart.com/images/wallpaper/wonderwoman800.jpg

One can assume that the WW writers partially based their appearance of Caucasian Amazons (IIRC there are various skin colors) on the Amazon who were believed in History (and Mythlogy) to come from Asia Minor (Modern day Turkey) and North. (Eurasia)

[tamron]

A manip I found of Nadia Bjorlin as WW:

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/3444/nadiawonderwoman9vh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I think she'd be okay as Wondy. She certainly fills out the costume.

[The Question]

For the last timje no Nadia.

[Oldguy]

Since Whedon wants a young WW, I really think he'll push for Morena Baccarin. He's keen on finding work for actors he's worked with before. Which won't disappoint me at all, with some athletic conditioning, I think she'd be alright. She's only 1 inch shorter than LC, so I don't think height will be a huge issue for her.

[Steelsheen]

She's rumord to bebetween 5'7 and 5'9 and some of hollywoods most famous leading men are smaller than that. besides height is easy to manipulate.
the only leading men that i could think of that's short are Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, both of which would probably be better off with other films other than this one.

nah, there's just something about her that's lacking. even if you can manipulate height with 3 inch heels, you cant fake commanding presence if you dont have it. Lynda Carter has it. Catherine Zeta Jones has it. heck even Angelina Jolie has it. unfortunately Baccarin doesnt have it. she's more Harlequin than WW.

intersting trivia though, she voices the Black Canary.

[Lobo]

the only leading men that i could think of that's short are Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, both of which would probably be better off with other films other than this one.

nah, there's just something about her that's lacking. even if you can manipulate height with 3 inch heels, you cant fake commanding presence if you dont have it. Lynda Carter has it. Catherine Zeta Jones has it. heck even Angelina Jolie has it. unfortunately Baccarin doesnt have it. she's more Harlequin than WW.

intersting trivia though, she voices the Black Canary.


Well I was thinking of cruise when I typed that but there are others. i'll post a list later. Morena is not my first choice or anything but I could live with her. You think she looks more like harley than Diana?

[dpm07]

the only leading men that i could think of that's short are Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, both of which would probably be better off with other films other than this one.

nah, there's just something about her that's lacking. even if you can manipulate height with 3 inch heels, you cant fake commanding presence if you dont have it. Lynda Carter has it. Catherine Zeta Jones has it. heck even Angelina Jolie has it. unfortunately Baccarin doesnt have it. she's more Harlequin than WW.

intersting trivia though, she voices the Black Canary.

Morena Baccarin has charisma. She's also incredibly beautiful in real life, and she does carry herself with a regal sense of nobility. If you watch Firefly the Series, this is evident from the start. She also sounds a lot more mature in her vocal interviews than one would believe due to her relative young age. She did a great job with her role as Inara, and she has very good reviews for Way Off Broadway. She also really captures the scene in Rodger Dodger. She's unknown, but known enough that if she receives the role, she'll make believers of everyone.

Of course you're entitled to your view. However, I think people will be surprised if she gets the role, and turns heads. I believe Whedon will do the right thing.

In regards to the trivia, you're right. She does Black Canary. Many in Firefly have done notable voice work.

Nathan Fillion - Vigilante
Gina Torres - Vixen
Adam Baldwin - Col. Flagg
Alan Tudyk - Voice of Sonny in I, Robot

[Steelsheen]

Well I was thinking of cruise when I typed that but there are others. i'll post a list later. Morena is not my first choice or anything but I could live with her. You think she looks more like harley than Diana?
definitely. before the oscar win i was thinking Haley Berry could've been a good Harlequin (i still think she's a miscast as Storm). but i can definitely see Baccarin as Harlequin. she'd be the right age too, now that they're restarting the Batman franchise.


Morena Baccarin has charisma. She's also incredibly beautiful in real life, and she does carry herself with a regal sense of nobility. If you watch Firefly the Series, this is evident from the start. She also sounds a lot more mature in her vocal interviews than one would believe due to her relative young age. She did a great job with her role as Inara, and she has very good reviews for Way Off Broadway. She also really captures the scene in Rodger Dodger. She's unknown, but known enough that if she receives the role, she'll make believers of everyone.

oh i'm not contesting that, she definitely has charisma and yes she is a head turner. but so are the 101 women that's been suggested in this thread. a few has come close, but has come short of a perfect fit.

we'd probably get an unknown. i just hope that she's everything we hope for and more. casting is a pain, but hey they've done a pretty good job in the recent years (Bale= Batman, Maguire= Spiderman, Chiklis= The Thing). lets just cross our fingers and hope that our wonder actress would be at the right place and at the right time when casting begins.

[BrianWilly]

Wait...Harlequin? You mean the crazy clown girl? Or is there another HQ that I don't know about? If it ain't...I don't think Morena's remotely right for that part. For one thing (amongst many), Harley is blonde.

[dpm07]

Wait...Harlequin? You mean the crazy clown girl? Or is there another HQ that I don't know about? If it ain't...I don't think Morena's remotely right for that part. For one thing (amongst many), Harley is blonde.

Harley Quinn is a role that Brittany Murphy couldn't lose if she tried. She's born for that role. Morena Baccarin for Wonder Woman.

[igotatromboner]

Where the hell did the HQ come from? Baccarin looks nothing like HQ and you are in idiot for saying that. I don't like Baccarin personally, she doesn't have the look IMO but she's not HQ material at all. Britney Murphy was born to play HQ.

[dpm07]

Where the hell did the HQ come from? Baccarin looks nothing like HQ and you are in idiot for saying that. I don't like Baccarin personally, she doesn't have the look IMO but she's not HQ material at all. Britney Murphy was born to play HQ.

I wouldn't say he's an idiot for stating Morena Baccarin should be HQ. It's his opinion. I agree with you that Brittney Murphy should be HQ. I also believe that Morena Baccarin should be WW.

We shouldn't name call. It's not very dignified. In the end we all want a good WW, and for that matter a good HQ for the Batman sequel.

The Batman boards have plenty of threads for HQ and Brittney Murphy's definitely a contender. Morena Baccarin for HQ is not. WW, yes. HQ, no.

[igotatromboner]

Don't defend him, it was stupid to say. There is no resemblance between Baccarin and Harley besides them both being female.

[dario2739]

She's probably already been mentioned but I'm starting to really see Evangeline Lilly in the role.

[dpm07]

She's probably already been mentioned but I'm starting to really see Evangeline Lilly in the role.

She's 5'5. If you read in the last couple of pages, you'll see why she's not really a viable option.

Good actress, but would make a poor Wonder Woman with her lack of believable physicality (height).

[Lobo]

After pimpernel suggested it at The Planet I always thought how amazing Morena could've been as Elektra. As for HQI always thought Reese Whitherspoon would've been great, but I gotta say I love the Brittany Murphy idea. I couls see Murphy along side Jason Lee as The Joker.

[Timstuff]

Baccarin looks nothing like Harley Quinn, at least not how I imagine her. Brittany Murphy is my personal pick for that role.

Baccarin for Wonder Woman, dangit!

[dpm07]

Baccarin looks nothing like Harley Quinn, at least not how I imagine her. Brittany Murphy is my personal pick for that role.

Baccarin for Wonder Woman, dangit!

I agree:

Brittany Murphy = Harley Quinn
Morena Baccarin = Wonder Woman

:up: :up:

[lilgirli]

I would love to see Salma Hayek as Wonder Woman. I know she's little short, but she's got that regal beauty, the exotic look and the attitude.

[dpm07]

I would love to see Salma Hayek as Wonder Woman. I know she's little short, but she's got that regal beauty, the exotic look and the attitude.

Welcome to the Hype Boards.

I think Salma Hayek is a good actress and has everything you mentioned. However, her height does work against her, and so does her age. They are looking for an actress in her early to mid-20's.

It's good to see that you care enough about Wonder Woman to take the time for your first post to post here.

Right now one of the primary favorites is an actress named Morena Baccarin. She's a Latina as well from Brazil, and she actually has many of the qualities that you like in Salma. On a side note, Salma Hayek is really nice in real-life, and very friendly. She's a good cook, too.

[Lobo]

definitely. before the oscar win i was thinking Haley Berry could've been a good Harlequin (i still think she's a miscast as Storm). but i can definitely see Baccarin as Harlequin.


Harley is a blonde haired white girl why would you want Halle?

[Timstuff]

The internet never ceases to baffle me. :o

[igotatromboner]

No ****.....

[Timstuff]

Anyone who wants to know what all the fuss is about with Morena Baccarin, just watch Firefly on friday evenings and you'll see. She is in her mid 20's but she carries herself very maturely, and her voice is not the squeaky girly type that so many of today's young acresses are sought out for. She certainly has the maturity to pull off a convincing Diana IMO, and the fact that she's 5' 8" with natural black hair and a beautiful greek-looking face certainly helps. :up:

[dpm07]

Anyone who wants to know what all the fuss is about with Morena Baccarin, just watch Firefly on friday evenings and you'll see. She is in her mid 20's but she carries herself very maturely, and her voice is not the squeaky girly type that so many of today's young acresses are sought out for. She certainly has the maturity to pull off a convincing Diana IMO, and the fact that she's 5' 8" with natural black hair and a beatiful greek-looking face certainly helps. :up:

Exactly. Morena Baccarin carries herself with the exact kind of nobility and regality that would be expected of Wonder Woman, and her voice and piercing look alone provide allusions to what her impression of Wonder Woman would be. People should watch Firefly and go see Serenity, and see what Morena Baccarin is like. I'm told she doesn't have a huge role in Serenity, but it's like Firefly. She really doesn't need a lot of dialogue. You'll see that many times her presence is what stands out. That's the presence one would want for Wonder Woman. That's the presence Morena Baccarin can and hopefully will deliver if she receives the role of Wonder Woman.

[Kroc1138]

Anyone who wants to know what all the fuss is about with Morena Baccarin, just watch Firefly on friday evenings and you'll see. She is in her mid 20's but she carries herself very maturely, and her voice is not the squeaky girly type that so many of today's young acresses are sought out for. She certainly has the maturity to pull off a convincing Diana IMO, and the fact that she's 5' 8" with natural black hair and a beautiful greek-looking face certainly helps. :up:I'll say it again. Wonder Woman or the Amazons are not Greek.

But does this mean that Morena is a Bad choice? No. I think strictly on acting she's a good choice. She has a Strong voice and at the same time she can be soft. The same goesfor her appearance. Plus she's damn HOT! But to me Jennifer Connolly is Number one.

[The Kid]

since height is such a big deal, which whedon says it isn't, but who cares what he thinks.... I wonder if she has been mentioned already:

http://www.colba.net/%7Ejecr/ff02.jpgnot fully sure if that's her. but here: http://home.swipnet.se/hammerex/october/rebecca_romijn-stamos01.jpg Rebecca Romijin.

5, 11. Exactly like Wonder woman. Already has comic book superhero action movies on her resume'. so what about her, fellas?

[BrianWilly]

My instinct with Rebecca Romijin is that incredibly dark hair, especially black hair, looks too unnatural on her...especially in that pic above. It's not that it looks bad, since you could do something crazy with Rebecca like spray her blue and she still wouldn't look bad, but it doesn't look natural. But who knows, maybe I'm wrong.

[BT18]

Rebecca has dyed dark hair in a large part of the movie "Femme Fatale". I didn't really pay attention to how natural it looked. I do think she looked/looks way better blonde though.

I think it's a moot point though. She both has the fact she's already played 2 comic book movie characters and the fact that she's 30-ish against her in the directors mind. Neither of these points I'm debating everyone here's want about. Just acknowleding the directors want or what we should believe it is.

[dpm07]

Rebecca has dyed dark hair in a large part of the movie "Femme Fatale". I didn't really pay attention to how natural it looked. I do think she looked/looks way better blonde though.

I think it's a moot point though. She both has the fact she's already played 2 comic book movie characters and the fact that she's 30-ish against her in the directors mind. Neither of these points I'm debating everyone here's want about. Just acknowleding the directors want or what we should believe it is.

Good points, Bt18.

[dpm07]

since height is such a big deal, which whedon says it isn't, but who cares what he thinks.... I wonder if she has been mentioned already:

not fully sure if that's her. but here: Rebecca Romijin.

5, 11. Exactly like Wonder woman. Already has comic book superhero action movies on her resume'. so what about her, fellas?

Height is going to be a factor. What Whedon means is that he's going to consider all heights, but you have to read between the lines. He's going to likely hire someone who's taller. I can almost bet anything that it's not going to be a short actress in the final analysis. You watch. It will likely be someone who is at least 5'7 or taller. Morena Baccarin is approximately 5'8 and in heels would be closer to 6'.

As far as RR goes, I like her a lot, and she's actually on my Top 10 shag list. I loved her as Mystique, and I think it's great that she, like Kate Beckinsale, and Milla Jovovich, really like playing the action heroine in many of their films. They've embraced the geek inside. However, having already played Mystique twice, and in the upcoming X-Men 3 film, and become so familiar to viewers as Mystique, as well as starring in the Punisher film, I don't see her taking on a third character as prolific as Wonder Woman. I'm kind of wondering if she has some arrangement with Marvel. She's played in more than one Marvel film. That said, I do think she'd make a great Black Widow. RR's character in Rollerball showed me what she would be like playing a Russian. With her Dutch background, she could probably pull off a Russian accent believably to the general public. Now, I know there's a big difference between Dutch and Russian, but the general public can likely not tell the difference in accents.

One other thing that works agains RR is that she's a lot older than what Whedon is looking for, and this would immediately rule her out regardless of height. She is going to be 34 in November. She is a Scorpio. Now, she could maybe play Hippolyta, but way too old to be considered for Wonder Woman. Morena Baccarin is the right age at early to mid-20's, and would be a more logical candidate given her appearance, demeanor, relative unknown status, as well as her previous association with Whedon's style and approach.

[The Kid]

hmmm a few contacts and ff-albaizing and it could work I suppose. but she's so cute. too cute for me. I've heard her work in the justice league cartoons though and she does sound very womanly and sexy so I do sort-of understand what you all are saying about this firefly gal.

I don't know if this is real or not, but from what I see here, she's going to have about the same skin tone anyway I guess.

http://robogeek.com/images/WW1-lr.gif

oh and the height, yeah it's pretty obvious he's not going to cast a tiny girl for ww, but not adhere so strictly to the exact inches if the person cast is willing to go through the hell he's planning.

[NoirMan82]

Ya, know. I'm Gonna have to go with that Jordan Bayne chick. She has the look of toughness and femininity to pull it off.

[Steelsheen]

Where the hell did the HQ come from? Baccarin looks nothing like HQ and you are in idiot for saying that. I don't like Baccarin personally, she doesn't have the look IMO but she's not HQ material at all. Britney Murphy was born to play HQ.
if i'm gonna be called an idiot for using my imagination, then so be it. Harley Quinn is covered in white make-up, and her bleached blond hair is hidden under the hat. Bacarrin has the facial structure, the height and the charisma to pull off HQ. yes i know all about Brittney Murphy as HQ-- it the fanboys' dream. but i was hoping they could put a little bit more personality in HQ when whe does hit the screen and you'll need a competent actress to do that. crazy Harley is good for the animated series, i want a real character for the big screen.


I wouldn't say he's an idiot for stating Morena Baccarin should be HQ. It's his opinion.

thanks for taking the high road dude :up:

Rebecca Romijin.
5, 11. Exactly like Wonder woman. Already has comic book superhero action movies on her resume'. so what about her, fellas?
i had her in mind to play WW before she got cast in X-Men. she's good as Mystique but i still think its a waste of talent. whoever was gonna play Mystique was gonna be covered in blue make-up so looks wasnt really an issue. WW is so dependent on the actress' appearance, and one less "perfect" WW contender makes it all the more difficult to find one that can play the part.

Natasha Henstridge was also one of my picks, but again, the age issue.

[Dark Knight]

funny....my girl came home with a new COSMO magazine or one of those chick magz...and Connelly was on the cover. She would be a great WW! The eyes, face, body, skin, hair and of course her acting ability. She has all the tools. She is definitely not old to me!

[Dark Knight]

Height is going to be a factor. What Whedon means is that he's going to consider all heights, but you have to read between the lines. He's going to likely hire someone who's taller. I can almost bet anything that it's not going to be a short actress in the final analysis. You watch. It will likely be someone who is at least 5'7 or taller. Morena Baccarin is approximately 5'8 and in heels would be closer to 6'.

As far as RR goes, I like her a lot, and she's actually on my Top 10 shag list. I loved her as Mystique, and I think it's great that she, like Kate Beckinsale, and Milla Jovovich, really like playing the action heroine in many of their films. They've embraced the geek inside. However, having already played Mystique twice, and in the upcoming X-Men 3 film, and become so familiar to viewers as Mystique, as well as starring in the Punisher film, I don't see her taking on a third character as prolific as Wonder Woman. I'm kind of wondering if she has some arrangement with Marvel. She's played in more than one Marvel film. That said, I do think she'd make a great Black Widow. RR's character in Rollerball showed me what she would be like playing a Russian. With her Dutch background, she could probably pull off a Russian accent believably to the general public. Now, I know there's a big difference between Dutch and Russian, but the general public can likely not tell the difference in accents.

One other thing that works agains RR is that she's a lot older than what Whedon is looking for, and this would immediately rule her out regardless of height. She is going to be 34 in November. She is a Scorpio. Now, she could maybe play Hippolyta, but way too old to be considered for Wonder Woman. Morena Baccarin is the right age at early to mid-20's, and would be a more logical candidate given her appearance, demeanor, relative unknown status, as well as her previous association with Whedon's style and approach.


i think Catherine Zeta-Jones would be perfect for Hippolyta.

[BrianWilly]

I've never seen Morena in a comedic role. I don't think she's ever done a comedic role. How then can you say she has the charisma to play a comedic role?

[Timstuff]

funny....my girl came home with a new COSMO magazine or one of those chick magz...and Connelly was on the cover. She would be a great WW! The eyes, face, body, skin, hair and of course her acting ability. She has all the tools. She is definitely not old to me!

*sigh* I thought we had gotten past this already? :o

[Dark Knight]

*sigh* I thought we had gotten past this already? :o


i did....but she is still my WW. seeing her on the cover of Glamour mag....she is so gorgeous!

[Timstuff]

10 years ago, she would have been Wonder Woman. But Morena Baccarin is the best for modern times.

[dpm07]

i did....but she is still my WW. seeing her on the cover of Glamour mag....she is so gorgeous!

I respect that. However, we should probably focus on potential candidates for the film. Connelly can be your WW every night of the week. :p

Serenity will be out soon, and it will be a good barometer for Whedon as well as for watching Morena Baccarin. After the release of Serenity, it looks like hopefully Whedon will be putting his focus on Wonder Woman.

[Steelsheen]

I respect that. However, we should probably focus on potential candidates for the film. Connelly can be your WW every night of the week. :p

heck she's my Arwen every night of the week ;)

i saw the Glamour cover. damn she doesnt even look 30, more like 27.

its a crying shame really that most of the eligible candidates are in their early thirties. i'm just wondering just how important age is to Whedon. just how high up in his priority list is an actress' age? what if he finds the perfect WW candidate but she's in her young 30s, does that take her out of the running? what if she can pass for late 20s, would that do?

i dont want them to cast an actress for WW with the age as the number one priority. now that's stupidity. can you imagine if they went with a younger actor for Batman (Henry Cavill, Joshua Jackson and Jake Gylenhaal were said to be in the running) simply because Bale was already 30? (or that he was British :rolleyes: ). the casting for BB is an example of how to cast a superhero movie the right way. they had this qualifier in mind: hire the best person for the role. i dont want to say anything against SR because really, its just too early to tell, but personally, at this point in time, the casting of the Man of Steel is the example of casting with age as the primary qualifier, which is totally wrong. that's why until now, the feeling of uncertainty is still present in the Superman fandom. at this point of the filming, most Batfans are excited over the plot, casting is not even a concern (well ok, maybe except for Katie Holmes). i dont want the production of WW to start off like SR, that's all.

[dpm07]

i saw the Glamour cover. damn she doesnt even look 30, more like 27. its a crying shame really that most of the eligible candidates are in their early thirties. i'm just wondering just how important age is to Whedon. just how high up in his priority list is an actress' age? what if he finds the perfect WW candidate but she's in her young 30s, does that take her out of the running? what if she can pass for late 20s, would that do?

Age is going to be a critical factor. The reason is that they are looking at potential long-term franchise. You're right. There's a lot of attractive women in their 30's, but at some point, they are going to start to look their age. Connelly is beautiful, but a lot of that is also airbrushed as well. They are specifically looking for an actress who is in her early to mid-20's. Morena Baccarin is the logical candidate for the reasons that she does have that mediterranean look (which is similar to Latinas), she is used to his style, and is well-respected by Joss Whedon. Also, she is a good actress and is known, but in niche circles and not mainstream, which works to her benefit as she is relatively unknown.

the casting for BB is an example of how to cast a superhero movie the right way.

I agree. Bale is a phenomenal Batman, but everyone has a different approach with choosing their actors/actresses. I really honestly believe that if given the part, Morena Baccarin is going to make believers of people.

i dont want to say anything against SR because really, its just too early to tell, but personally, at this point in time, the casting of the Man of Steel is the example of casting with age as the primary qualifier, which is totally wrong. that's why until now, the feeling of uncertainty is still present in the Superman fandom. i dont want the production of WW to start off like SR, that's all.

Singer's approach and vision is definitely one I would NOT have chosen, nor would Routh have been my first or even second choice of Superman. However, what's done is done. I'm a Superman fan, and as such, I will be at the premiere showing when it opens. All we can do with Superman is hope for the best. Maybe we'll be surprised. This is the view I have with Wonder Woman. I honestly believe Whedon knows how to show empowerment of female characters, and although they were really relevant in modern times, many aspects of Xena and Buffy, or even Faith come from the efforts of Wonder Woman who paved the way. This hopefully will be a return of the queen to the throne. As much as we want a great film with a great actress, story, director, etc. Whedon and whoever he chooses are going to want this, too. Morena Baccarin has expressed interest, but been politically savvy about it. She carries herself with a real pristine class, which may actually work to her benefit in gaining the role. Emphatically saying you want the role may not work at all. I believe she would be an ideal candidate. She hasn't been working in the mainstream long, and she knows if she gets the part, it's going to be a huge positive career move. Every interview I have seen with her leads me to believe she's taking this and her career seriously. If she gets the part, she knows she's going to have doubters, and that's going to make her work that much harder to transition herself into the Amazon Princess.

[terry78]

hmmm a few contacts and ff-albaizing and it could work I suppose. but she's so cute. too cute for me. I've heard her work in the justice league cartoons though and she does sound very womanly and sexy so I do sort-of understand what you all are saying about this firefly gal.

I don't know if this is real or not, but from what I see here, she's going to have about the same skin tone anyway I guess.

http://robogeek.com/images/WW1-lr.gif

oh and the height, yeah it's pretty obvious he's not going to cast a tiny girl for ww, but not adhere so strictly to the exact inches if the person cast is willing to go through the hell he's planning.
Yes, no pasty WW who needs to put on sunscreen to fight crime.

[Steelsheen]

[font=Arial]Singer's approach and vision is definitely one I would NOT have chosen, nor would Routh have been my first or even second choice of Superman. However, what's done is done. I'm a Superman fan, and as such, I will be at the premiere showing when it opens. All we can do with Superman is hope for the best. Maybe we'll be surprised. This is the view I have with Wonder Woman. I honestly believe Whedon knows how to show empowerment of female characters, and although they were really relevant in modern times, many aspects of Xena and Buffy, or even Faith come from the efforts of Wonder Woman who paved the way. This hopefully will be a return of the queen to the throne. As much as we want a great film with a great actress, story, director, etc. Whedon and whoever he chooses are going to want this, too. Morena Baccarin has expressed interest, but been politically savvy about it. She carries herself with a real pristine class, which may actually work to her benefit in gaining the role. Emphatically saying you want the role may not work at all. I believe she would be an ideal candidate. She hasn't been working in the mainstream long, and she knows if she gets the part, it's going to be a huge positive career move. Every interview I have seen with her leads me to believe she's taking this and her career seriously. If she gets the part, she knows she's going to have doubters, and that's going to make her work that much harder to transition herself into the Amazon Princess.


i dunno dude. trust me i'm trying to find something in Baccarin that can project WW, but other than the dark hair, there's nothing. she's got an exquisite face, but its not greek-goddess type beautiful you know what i mean? she's got some height, but not tall enough-- even if they cheat with the heels. and you know what, all these things can be compromised if only she's got that commanding presence. that's the trademark of WW. she's got grace but you know better than to mess with her, you know what i mean? i'm not getting that from Baccarin. she looks like she can play a pixie-- heck she looks like a pixie. WW is no pixie.

[Fused]

Agreed. I think Morena is a lovely gal, but your points are more than valid.

[Dark Knight]

heck she's my Arwen every night of the week ;)

i saw the Glamour cover. damn she doesnt even look 30, more like 27.

its a crying shame really that most of the eligible candidates are in their early thirties. i'm just wondering just how important age is to Whedon. just how high up in his priority list is an actress' age? what if he finds the perfect WW candidate but she's in her young 30s, does that take her out of the running? what if she can pass for late 20s, would that do?

i dont want them to cast an actress for WW with the age as the number one priority. now that's stupidity. can you imagine if they went with a younger actor for Batman (Henry Cavill, Joshua Jackson and Jake Gylenhaal were said to be in the running) simply because Bale was already 30? (or that he was British :rolleyes: ). the casting for BB is an example of how to cast a superhero movie the right way. they had this qualifier in mind: hire the best person for the role. i dont want to say anything against SR because really, its just too early to tell, but personally, at this point in time, the casting of the Man of Steel is the example of casting with age as the primary qualifier, which is totally wrong. that's why until now, the feeling of uncertainty is still present in the Superman fandom. at this point of the filming, most Batfans are excited over the plot, casting is not even a concern (well ok, maybe except for Katie Holmes). i dont want the production of WW to start off like SR, that's all.


great post and i agree. The actress' should be made to compete for the role, just like they did in the Begins casting. Instead of just being handed the role because they are a certain age. Bale is 31....and he played an early 20's college student just fine in BEGINS. Granted though..Connelly is 34 so by the time Whedon gets his act together and starts working on WW, Connelly will be probably 36 by then. A bit to old. I'm guessing though, that WB's wants WW or the Flash to be their main superhero film release of 2007 correct? Does anyone know?

[dpm07]

I'm guessing though, that WB's wants WW or the Flash to be their main superhero film release of 2007 correct? Does anyone know?

My guess is that Wonder Woman would be the main superhero release of 2007. However, it might be Flash. Flash has the potential if done right to have the same impact from an SFX level as the first Matrix did. Both films are going to do well though, and in the end we all win as fans of both.

[dpm07]

i dunno dude. trust me i'm trying to find something in Baccarin that can project WW, but other than the dark hair, there's nothing. she's got an exquisite face, but its not greek-goddess type beautiful you know what i mean? she's got some height, but not tall enough-- even if they cheat with the heels. and you know what, all these things can be compromised if only she's got that commanding presence. that's the trademark of WW. she's got grace but you know better than to mess with her, you know what i mean? i'm not getting that from Baccarin. she looks like she can play a pixie-- heck she looks like a pixie. WW is no pixie.

I respect your views. Personally, I think that Morena Baccarin does exhibit those qualities that stand out as Wonder Woman. At 5'8 and then in heels at likely 5'11, I believe the height issue will take care of itself.

My feeling is that having seen her in Firefly, she definitely does have the commanding presence. Her role in Firefly was to be a companion which meant she had to give off a much more feminine vibe than a warrior vibe. I have faith that she can definitely provide both the feminine vibe and provide the warrior vibe that would be needed to give off the Wonder Woman presence. Sure, she'll need to hit the gym to change herself, but I don't think that will be a problem. She's young, and athletic, and I'm confident that she'll be put through the rings and on a physical regimen. Any actress getting the part is going to have to do that.

In terms of greek-goddess look, there's really no perfect woman. That's just the aura of Wonder Woman. Everyone is going to have their ideal. My personal view is that when you put all the variables together in terms of what Whedon and the studios are looking for, Morena Baccarin may come closest to hitting the mark, overall. Maybe not in any one category, but collectively her assets add up to the closer ideal of Wonder Woman. Like I've said before, there's going to be a lot of eyes on Serenity when it comes out. Not just us as fans, but likely the studio heads. I really expect to start seeing Wonder Woman information come out after Serenity, and if Serenity does well. The best thing we can do as fans is support Serenity. That way people can see what those of us who want Morena Baccarin are seeing. Also, the better Serenity does, it will be for Whedon in terms of having more leverage to make the Wonder Woman film, and having the marketing to promote it.

[igotatromboner]

Steelsheen
1.) When has Baccarin ever played a ditsy blonde nutjob? That's why it was stupid. With what you said about the makeup and bleached hair then what would be the point of wishing an actress to play a role that nobody has seen her play anything similiar too.

2.) Why is everyone jumping on the Baccarin bandwagon? Is it because she is the likely choice? She has experience with Whedon? I'm sorry but she doesn't look like the WW in the comics to me.

[Timstuff]

I think that people are jumping on the Baccarin bandwagon, and her being the most likely choice, both share the same reason:

Because she's the best for the part! :D

[Dark Knight]

I respect your views. Personally, I think that Morena Baccarin does exhibit those qualities that stand out as Wonder Woman. At 5'8 and then in heels at likely 5'11, I believe the height issue will take care of itself.

My feeling is that having seen her in Firefly, she definitely does have the commanding presence. Her role in Firefly was to be a companion which meant she had to give off a much more feminine vibe than a warrior vibe. I have faith that she can definitely provide both the feminine vibe and provide the warrior vibe that would be needed to give off the Wonder Woman presence. Sure, she'll need to hit the gym to change herself, but I don't think that will be a problem. She's young, and athletic, and I'm confident that she'll be put through the rings and on a physical regimen. Any actress getting the part is going to have to do that.

In terms of greek-goddess look, there's really no perfect woman. That's just the aura of Wonder Woman. Everyone is going to have their ideal. My personal view is that when you put all the variables together in terms of what Whedon and the studios are looking for, Morena Baccarin may come closest to hitting the mark, overall. Maybe not in any one category, but collectively her assets add up to the closer ideal of Wonder Woman. Like I've said before, there's going to be a lot of eyes on Serenity when it comes out. Not just us as fans, but likely the studio heads. I really expect to start seeing Wonder Woman information come out after Serenity, and if Serenity does well. The best thing we can do as fans is support Serenity. That way people can see what those of us who want Morena Baccarin are seeing. Also, the better Serenity does, it will be for Whedon in terms of having more leverage to make the Wonder Woman film, and having the marketing to promote it.


i agree....Morena does seem to have the tools going for her.....all she has to do is hit the gym to tone uo that body of hers and do some research on WW from the COMICS! Not the campy TV series...and i'm sure she would do fine in the role of WW.

[Dark Knight]

plus i want to see Diana as more of warrior princess ahead of just the superheroine in this first film.

[igotatromboner]

But what makes her the best? She has dark skin and black hair what else?

[BrianWilly]

...y'know, you could go back and review the dozens of posts that gush about her ability to portray grace and nobility and maturity and femininity and strength.

Here's a recent picture of her from a movie premiere:
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/universal_pictures/the_40_year_old_virgin/morena_baccarin/virginpreg2.jpg

[dpm07]

i agree....Morena does seem to have the tools going for her.....all she has to do is hit the gym to tone uo that body of hers and do some research on WW from the COMICS! Not the campy TV series...and i'm sure she would do fine in the role of WW.

Whedon has stated that he wasn't a fan of the camp element of the television show. He has said in interviews that he wants Wonder Woman to show more strength of character. So, that's a good thing in that we're not going to see the camp element. Besides, women characters of the 70's likely wouldn't work in the same vein as they do now. Just look at how different Xena, Callisto, Buffy, Darla, Faith, Willow, etc. were from the way Wonder Woman or the Bionic Woman were portrayed in the 70's. Women characters done correctly can be successful. A good example of this is Firefly and the female characters; all uniquely different, but strong in their own way. Also, one of the reasons that Battlestar Galactica has become one of the most successful shows on television despite it's major changes is due in fact to the writing and most specificially to the portrayal of the female characters. This is where Whedon really excels. Character development. Morena Baccarin's character was very interesting on Firefly, and this is due to the acting performance given.Going into this film, this will be the strongest thing going for it, and the major thing that CINO or Elektra lacked.

Morena Baccarin has illustrated that nobility and strength of character in her portrayal of Inara. I believe that she will bring that, plus the athletic action edge to the role of Wonder Woman if she gains the role, and we will all be better for it, in terms of seeing a great female superhero film on-screen.

[Steelsheen]

Steelsheen
1.) When has Baccarin ever played a ditsy blonde nutjob? That's why it was stupid. With what you said about the makeup and bleached hair then what would be the point of wishing an actress to play a role that nobody has seen her play anything similiar too.
c'mon dude, if directors thought that way, then you would never have had Charlize Theron play a butt ugly serial killer or Leonardo Di Caprio play a retard, both of which are Oscar worthy performances. this is exactly what actors are fighting against: typcasting. who would've predicted that Johnny Depp from 21 Jumpstreet can play a Capt Jack Sparrow? nobody could. but folks gave him a chance and look where he is now.


2.) Why is everyone jumping on the Baccarin bandwagon? Is it because she is the likely choice? She has experience with Whedon? I'm sorry but she doesn't look like the WW in the comics to me.
at least this i can agree with you. but i give Baccarin leeway. all i've said about her up to this point is that she simply doesnt strike me as someone who can command a screen, but defintely i can detect that she has potential for other types of roles given the chance.

[BrianWilly]

What exactly have you watched Morena Baccarin in that would make you think she isn't right to play a regal, graceful role but is somehow right to play an insane clown???? 'Cause I'd sure like to see that.

[Dark Knight]

...y'know, you could go back and review the dozens of posts that gush about her ability to portray grace and nobility and maturity and femininity and strength.

Here's a recent picture of her from a movie premiere:
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/universal_pictures/the_40_year_old_virgin/morena_baccarin/virginpreg2.jpg


Gorgeous! Yummy! :up:

[Timstuff]

What exactly have you watched Morena Baccarin in that would make you think she isn't right to play a regal, graceful role but is somehow right to play an insane clown???? 'Cause I'd sure like to see that.

LOL! Right on! :up:

[Guason]

Jennifer Connelly :up:

[dnno1]

...Its a crying shame really that most of the eligible candidates are in their early thirties. i'm just wondering just how important age is to Whedon. just how high up in his priority list is an actress' age?...

Most of you guys have to realize that the only way you are going to get a steady gig in the entertainment industry, if you are a woman, is if you look young (or are young) and beautiful. There are only a few women that are over thirty that are still geting parts in films regularly and it is primarily because of their looks (as well as their acting). Most of you know them already:

http://scd.mm-c1.yimg.com/image/1237819268
CZJ

http://scd.mm-c1.yimg.com/image/983624317
Monica Bellucci

http://scd.mm-b1.yimg.com/image/608353300
CINO

http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/48736539
Jennifer Connelly

http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/346325634
Angelina Jolie

And these are just a few. I think that, because of their beauty and acting prowess, these women transend the age barrier and could easily be casted for a role like Wonder Woman in a film. It would only be a matter of weather or not they would want the part or if the studios would be willing to shell out the bucks to have them in the film (because they don't come cheap) as to weather the get casted or not and I belive that the movie-going public would buy it.

[dpm07]

Most of you guys have to realize that the only way you are going to get a steady gig in the entertainment industry, if you are a woman, is if you look young (or are young) and beautiful. There are only a few women that are over thirty that are still geting parts in films regularly and it is primarily because of their looks (as well as their acting). Most of you know them already:

CZJ
Monica Bellucci
CINO
Jennifer Connelly
Angelina Jolie

And these are just a few. I think that, because of their beauty and acting prowess, these women transend the age barrier and could easily be casted for a role like Wonder Woman in a film. It would only be a matter of weather or not they would want the part or if the studios would be willing to shell out the bucks to have them in the film (because they don't come cheap) as to weather the get casted or not and I belive that the movie-going public would buy it.

The women you mentioned, and I'd also thrown in Nicole Kidman and Kate Beckinsale, are all great actresses. Proven abilities in films and at at the 30 mark or older. With the exception of Connelly and Bellucci, all have been pretty good playing action heroines in some form or another. One that you have there is on my personal Top 10 Shag list (Angelina Jolie and Kate Beckinsale for that matter).

Still, one major thing that comes into play, IMO is that at some point most of them are going to have careers that start to trickle off. This has been really evident in people like Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts. These are great actresses, but Hollywood generally looks at women in a young sense. This is not likely going to change. And, I definitely don't see Hollywood attempting to make that change with Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman is going to be a film where they really want to have their ducks in a row. Once you really hit the 35+ mark, your stock as a woman drops in certain types of films. It further more drops if you start playing "mom's" on-screen because the audience will then have a hard time buying you as a single sexpot.

This is why I believe Hollywood is going to go for a girl in her early to mid-20's. They want to start a potential franchise, which could conservatively span a 7-10 year period if it is a trilogy. This would make the female who plays Wonder Woman around the 35 mark (approximately) when the film ends.

I feel that they will run with Morena Baccarin due to these factors. She's a team player, and is favored highly by the director and writer of the film. My guess is that he will write a script which caters and favors the lead actresses strengths. That is one thing that Whedon is very good at. Also, if Morena Baccarin does become Wonder Woman, she'll be at the right age once filming starts, and if there's a sequel or trilogy, she'll be around the mid-late 30's mark when it ends and right about the time she starts to age to some degree. Morena Baccarin has the advantage of not having played any soccer mom roles so the audience does not have that image in their heads. Wonder Woman has always been identified overall as having that young spring feel which Morena Baccarin at her age can bring, and many actresses who have that soccer mom image lack.

Personally, whatever decision is made will be based off of potential sequels and not a one film shot deal. Furthermore, a film with a relative unknown can help people buy into the fact that it is Wonder Woman, and a film with many of the actresses you mentioned might have the public thinking it's CZJ or whoever "playing" Wonder Woman. Morena Baccarin has the advantage of not falling into that category of being so well-known, and the public may be more inclined to fall in behind her collectively since she is basically the underdog actress getting her big break. Just like Wonder Woman was the female who proved she could make it in "man's world".

You made a good post, Dnno. :up:

[BT18]

dnno1, I think you should specify there are only a few women OPENING movies. Getting well promoted, lead roles.

There are scores more actresses "getting work", even if they aren't getting 8 figures a picture and "US Magazine" reading yentas aren't keeping up on their personal lives.

[Steelsheen]

What exactly have you watched Morena Baccarin in that would make you think she isn't right to play a regal, graceful role but is somehow right to play an insane clown???? 'Cause I'd sure like to see that.

read my post here (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6565409#post6565409), i dont like repeating myself, specially when i just made my point a few posts ago.

[Mr Sensitive]

Still, one major thing that comes into play, IMO is that at some point most of them are going to have careers that start to trickle off. This has been really evident in people like Sandra Bullock and Julia Roberts. These are great actresses, but Hollywood generally looks at women in a young sense. This is not likely going to change. And, I definitely don't see Hollywood attempting to make that change with Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman is going to be a film where they really want to have their ducks in a row. Once you really hit the 35+ mark, your stock as a woman drops in certain types of films. It further more drops if you start playing "mom's" on-screen because the audience will then have a hard time buying you as a single sexpot.

This is why I believe Hollywood is going to go for a girl in her early to mid-20's. They want to start a potential franchise, which could conservatively span a 7-10 year period if it is a trilogy. This would make the female who plays Wonder Woman around the 35 mark (approximately) when the film ends.

But we're not just guessing who's gonna play Wonder Woman, are we, dpm07?

If Hollywood works the way you described (and I think it does), then Hollywood has preconceived ideas (and really bad ones) concerning age, women and beauty, and knows nothing about Wonder Woman.

Example: if one plays the role of "mom" then audiences will not accept her as "sexy" anymore?

He, he, don't get me wrong, but that is simply calling people a bunch of über idiots and peanut-brained. Maybe people are, but Hollywood should give them the benefit of doubt, out of kindness.

The terms around here are particularly complicated, and that's not your fault, dpm07, that's the way it is, but take a look: "to buy", "type", "potential franchise".

It always looks like if we were discussing business concerning the opening of a new MacDonald's.

I said all that just because of : I think we should give a damn about what Hollywood would find nice. We should just make our choices considering the good casting ideas, leaving the business-like talk to those pinhead execs.

If Hollywood wasn't such a cemetery for creativity we would find some of really inspired casting ideas that sometimes show up here making their way to the big screen.

[Steelsheen]

Most of you guys have to realize that the only way you are going to get a steady gig in the entertainment industry, if you are a woman, is if you look young (or are young) and beautiful. There are only a few women that are over thirty that are still geting parts in films regularly and it is primarily because of their looks (as well as their acting). Most of you know them already:


CZJ
Monica Bellucci
CINO
Jennifer Connelly
Angelina Jolie

And these are just a few. I think that, because of their beauty and acting prowess, these women transend the age barrier and could easily be casted for a role like Wonder Woman in a film. It would only be a matter of weather or not they would want the part or if the studios would be willing to shell out the bucks to have them in the film (because they don't come cheap) as to weather the get casted or not and I belive that the movie-going public would buy it.

with the exception of Halley Berry, that's the uberlist of who should play WW. the kind of list casting folks ought to be looking into. dpm07 is good to add that Beckinsale should be part of that list too. until i checked out her page on IMDB, i honestly didnt think Beckinsale was over 30. didnt she express interest in WW? the more i think about it, the more i'm starting to warm up to the idea.

[Timstuff]

read my post here (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6565409#post6565409), i dont like repeating myself, specially when i just made my point a few posts ago.

Your logic is still rather ridiculous, even if you were clear in why you have it.

[BrianWilly]

read my post here (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/showthread.php?p=6565409#post6565409), i dont like repeating myself, specially when i just made my point a few posts ago.
That post was the one that I was responding to in the first place. All I asked is if you've seen anything Morena has done which would warrant her being Harley Quinn. I'm going to assume you haven't, since your opinion that Morena can't command a screen doesn't seem representative of any roles I've seen her in.

Charlize Theron has done strong, emotional, dramatic roles before her role on Monster. Johnny Depp has done comedic, method-acting glib parts before his role in PotC. I'm not trying to be a fu*ktard, but all anyone here is asking for is an example, any sort of backup to your theories; if she doesn't look like Harley Quinn and she doesn't act like Harley Quinn and you somehow think she should be Harley Quinn, what exactly are you basing your opinion on? Have you even heard her speak before? 'Cause, incidentally, she sure as heck doesn't sound like Harley Quinn either.

[Lobo]

with the exception of Halley Berry, that's the uberlist of who should play WW. the kind of list casting folks ought to be looking into. dpm07 is good to add that Beckinsale should be part of that list too. until i checked out her page on IMDB, i honestly didnt think Beckinsale was over 30. didnt she express interest in WW? the more i think about it, the more i'm starting to warm up to the idea.


I'm with you on the Beckinsale thing. She was WW last year on halloween, and in an interview they asked her if she'd like to be in the upcoming movie which she said she'd be willing to do

[Timstuff]

I kind of doubt Beckinsale will be Wonder Woman. But hey, if she doesn't get the gig, there are plenty of people who'd be more than happy to have her as Catwoman in Batman 2. :)

[Lobo]

I doubt she'll get it too, but if she does she has my support

[dnno1]

http://tinypic.com/ayoyzd.jpg
Manuela Arcuri as Wonder Woman
(Manip by dnno1)

[Lobo]

Nice manip :up: I'd do anything to be that guy :(

[dnno1]

Nice manip :up: I'd do anything to be that guy :(

Thanks for the compliment. I owe a lot to master deadIKnight for his tips.

[Lobo]

deDI is good :up:

[Steelsheen]

That post was the one that I was responding to in the first place. All I asked is if you've seen anything Morena has done which would warrant her being Harley Quinn. I'm going to assume you haven't, since your opinion that Morena can't command a screen doesn't seem representative of any roles I've seen her in.
call it instinct. i know you wont believe that, and i really dont have to prove anything to you, but i detected certain actors will have a bright future (Wood, Bale, Weaving, Pearce, Portman, Swinton quickly comes to mind) back when they were just doing MTV videos, sitcoms and bit roles. i havent been proven wrong yet on that front.

[BT18]

call it instinct. i know you wont believe that, and i really dont have to prove anything to you, but i detected certain actors will have a bright future (Wood, Bale, Weaving, Pearce, Portman, Swinton quickly comes to mind) back when they were just doing MTV videos, sitcoms and bit roles. i havent been proven wrong yet on that front.

First of all, what "Wood" are you referring to?

A few of those people are still doing "bit" roles.

And what MTV video, sitcom, or bit role was Natalie Portman in before The Professional ?

[Steelsheen]

First of all, what "Wood" are you referring to?

A few of those people are still doing "bit" roles.

And what MTV video, sitcom, or bit role was Natalie Portman in before The Professional ?
Elijah Wood. everybody thought that the Culkin kid will eat him up. history proves otherwise.

which of those actors do you mean are doing "bit" roles. btw, "supporting" is not a bit role ok?

critics were raving for Portman after The Professional, but she was no box office draw and was being heckled in some circles. then SW came and went and many more thought that Portman is done for. well, she's seems to prove all the naysayers wrong with Vendetta. she's on top billing.

i'm just wondering where all this blind worship of Bacarrin is coming from. its starting to smell like the days of Caviezel and the Superman casting. so what would happen to you people if Bacarrin is not cast? quit SHH?

[dnno1]

...so what would happen to you people if Bacarrin is not cast? quit SHH?

:rolleyes: That sounds like a good idea.

[dpm07]

i'm just wondering where all this blind worship of Bacarrin is coming from. its starting to smell like the days of Caviezel and the Superman casting. so what would happen to you people if Bacarrin is not cast? quit SHH?

I can't speak for everyone, but I wouldn't leave if she weren't cast. I honestly believe Morena Baccarin is the right one for the role. Incidentally, I definitely would have preferred Caviezel instead of Routh, but what's done is done. I definitely have strong opinions on the current film of Superman. I think it will be a great hit, and I will definitely be there opening night. However, the particular take that Singer is doing, is definitely one that I would not have favored with a Pre-Crisis Superman. I am personally of the mind that you can have a great story and a physical antagonist to do battle with. From what I have heard and seen, we won't have any epic climactic battles, but, it's Superman, and I will definitely be there.

I am just as anxious as everyone to find out who will be Wonder Woman. I honestly believe that the chances of Morena Baccarin to be Wonder Woman are very good. If she's not cast though, sure I won't be pleased initially, but what's done is done, and I'll hope for a great film with whoever is cast.

My interest in Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman is based on how I have seen Whedon operate through the years with his overall style. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but based on everything I have seen and the performance I have seen Morena Baccarin give in Firefly (and I imagine Serenity), as well as her reviews from Way Off Broadway and other interviews I have seen with her both through audio, visual, and written, I believe she is the right one to play Wonder Woman. Will it happen? We'll see...

[Steelsheen]

:rolleyes: That sounds like a good idea.

its not an idea dude, some members here did that when Routh was cast. it sounded shallow (to me anyway) for quiting a place that you've called home but thats what happened.

anyway, whatever. here we are pulling each other's teeth out and not one word from the script has been written yet.

lets just chill.

[HerosOnFilm]

Okay, granted I haven't read throught 127 pages of discussion, but I think the one name that has a definite possibility is.................. Katie Homes. Yes, I said it. With Batman Begins under her belt, she has an in with WB execs...they want a young WW, and she is tall and dark haired. I'm telling you, I have a sneaking suspicion she will get the part.

[dpm07]

Okay, granted I haven't read throught 127 pages of discussion, but I think the one name that has a definite possibility is.................. Katie Homes. Yes, I said it. With Batman Begins under her belt, she has an in with WB execs...they want a young WW, and she is tall and dark haired. I'm telling you, I have a sneaking suspicion she will get the part.

You need to go back and read through the 127 pages of discussion and see why people have stated Katie Holmes would not be a reasonable option.

[igotatromboner]

Yah, she's out. WB wants an attractive girl. Besides, she's already been dropped from the Batman sequel for all the Tom Cruise crap.

[dnno1]

You need to go back and read through the 127 pages of discussion and see why people have stated Katie Holmes would not be a reasonable option.
You might want to be careful about your statement. There were only two negative posts (out of 8 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/search.php?searchid=700569)) about Katie Holmes in this thread, and the only substatiative reason given (besides no) was that she was already in with the Batman franchise, which may be no longer valid.

[BrianWilly]

i'm just wondering where all this blind worship of Bacarrin is coming from.No offense, but that's a really bizarre thing to say considering that almost all of us who want Morena as Wonder Woman have seen her in action before and have given lots of reasons as to why she would be good for the role, whereas you yourself haven't given any substantial reasoning against these opinions other than -- in your own words -- "instinct." http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/corky/corkysm18.gif.

It's one thing to instinctively "know" when a certain actor is going to make it big in the business -- I myself knew that Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal were brilliant actors long before they did Spider-Man and Donnie Darko -- and it's another thing to make wild guesses with all the evidence pointing the other way:cool:.

I like Katie Holmes and I think she's a great actress, but like Charisma Carpenter I think her voice is too sharp and too young to play Wonder Woman.

[JLBats]

I really don't care who it is anymore, I just want a beautiful, olive skinned, dark haired tall woman who can act, and is brave and somewhat bold and smart. And I know Joss will deliver in terms of story.

[HerosOnFilm]

You need to go back and read through the 127 pages of discussion and see why people have stated Katie Holmes would not be a reasonable option.


My dear lord in heaven my eyes are tired :eek:

We shall see...I'm betting they want a younger actress. We'll see if Holmes becomes a viable candidate.

[Antonello Blueberry]

Katie Holmes as Wonder Woman? You must be joking. She's pretty and tall (I've seen her live when she was in Italy to promote Batman), but absolutely no WW material.

[HerosOnFilm]

I don't disagree with you. I'm just wondering if she will be a viable option, she appears to be a hotter commodity in Hollywood right now and has been in a DC superhero movie already.

[terry78]

I really don't care who it is anymore, I just want a beautiful, olive skinned, dark haired tall woman who can act, and is brave and somewhat bold and smart. And I know Joss will deliver in terms of story.
http://icarito.latercera.cl/club/musica/destacado/a/img/alicia-keys-01.jpg
Bam. ;)

[igotatromboner]

Where has she acted? She's kinda short and flat chested btw, and last time I checked WW had some big knockers.

[BT18]

Alicia Keys, (that's her right?) was fired from 25th Hour a short time into shooting and replaced with Rosario Dawson because her acting was so unusable.

In addition to the obvious fact she's got a horrible body and is half black.

[igotatromboner]

That's a pretty good movie, and I had no idea she was fired from that.

[SwordOfRas617]

Someone's got to make a manip with this photo. She's got the dark blue bottom and the red top. Tailor made for a WW manip.

http://celebswap.com/pics/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=184351

And these because.... well because you could make a WW uni out of them too. And she looks GREAT

http://celebswap.com/pics/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=184385http://celebswap.com/pics/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=184406

http://celebswap.com/pics/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=109309http://celebswap.com/pics/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=30576



Who Is That????

[igotatromboner]

Kim Smith or something like that.

[Steelsheen]

Bam. ;)
LOL! good one dude :D

[Steelsheen]

No offense, but that's a really bizarre thing to say considering that almost all of us who want Morena as Wonder Woman have seen her in action before and have given lots of reasons as to why she would be good for the role, whereas you yourself haven't given any substantial reasoning against these opinions other than -- in your own words -- "instinct." http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/corky/corkysm18.gif.

It's one thing to instinctively "know" when a certain actor is going to make it big in the business -- I myself knew that Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal were brilliant actors long before they did Spider-Man and Donnie Darko -- and it's another thing to make wild guesses with all the evidence pointing the other way:cool:.

I like Katie Holmes and I think she's a great actress, but like Charisma Carpenter I think her voice is too sharp and too young to play Wonder Woman.
ok stop right there, the fact that you'd even classify Holmes as a "good actress" does make me wonder about your standards. and Charisma Carpenter? pffft. puh-lease. i'm surprised you're even considering her. she's a fanboy's wet dream, just are 98% of the actresses suggested here on this thread. you can make as much manip as your processor can handle, but there is no way in hell any of those harlots going to be WW, unless you're thinking of the XXX rated kind.

oh and Maguire had talent but needed a little honing and a push in the right direction. he was so-so in Great Scott but truly showed his potential in the Ice Storm. Gyllenhaal? we'll wait and see. he probably has some talent in there that can be developed further but right now i think he's a little overrated. but he's no Edward Norton i'll tell you that.

[Steelsheen]

I really don't care who it is anymore, I just want a beautiful, olive skinned, dark haired tall woman who can act, and is brave and somewhat bold and smart.
http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/4946/89sc.jpg

hey, if you people can dream of having Bacarrin i can certainly have this one cant i? ;)

[dpm07]

hey, if you people can dream of having Bacarrin i can certainly have this one cant i? ;)

10 years ago, I'd say sure. However, with all due respect, she's only WW in your dreams. On-screen, she's too old to play the role. CZJ is going to be 36 this upcoming month. That's old enough to be someone's grandma. However, I could see her playing Hippolyta, but I think the best Hippolyta would one of the older ladies like Monica Bellucci or Lynda Carter.

Morena Baccarin has a pretty good opportunity realistically to gain the position of Wonder Woman. One reason is that her salary would not soak up much of the budget for the film in the sense that someone like CZJ would. I am looking forward to seeing CZJ in The Legend of Zorro, however. She's really good in that role.

[BrianWilly]

ok stop right there, the fact that you'd even classify Holmes as a "good actress" does make me wonder about your standards. and Charisma Carpenter? pffft. puh-lease. i'm surprised you're even considering her. she's a fanboy's wet dream, just are 98% of the actresses suggested here on this thread. you can make as much manip as your processor can handle, but there is no way in hell any of those harlots going to be WW, unless you're thinking of the XXX rated kind.Uh...I'm not considering either Katie Holmes or Charisma Carpenter. That was my whole point:confused:. As to whether or not my "standards" are up to par, I liked Charisma in Buffy and Angel and I liked Katie Holmes in Batman Begins. It has nothing to do with whether I want to see them naked or not; get a grip.

Oh, but Catherine Zeta-Jones isn't "a fanboy's wet dream," is that right:rolleyes:?

oh and Maguire had talent but needed a little honing and a push in the right direction. he was so-so in Great Scott but truly showed his potential in the Ice Storm. Gyllenhaal? we'll wait and see. he probably has some talent in there that can be developed further but right now i think he's a little overrated. but he's no Edward Norton i'll tell you that.Watch October Sky and that's all I'll say regarding Gyllenhaal. The man has more talent in his left eyelid than all of these new hot young actors or whatever the fart.

[dnno1]

http://www.starnow.com/Actors-wanted/listing_detail.asp?l_id=4955
Anybody interested?

[Dark Knight]

By the time WW roles out...i think Zeta-Jones should be looked at for Hippolyta. She would look good as Baccarins mother.

Yes. Gyllenhaal is talented. October Sky and Donnie Darko prove that. Plus the buzz is is good for Jarhead. i want Gyllenhaal to be Kyle Rayner in the Green Lantern film.

[dpm07]

By the time WW roles out...i think Zeta-Jones should be looked at for Hippolyta. She would look good as Baccarins mother.

I agree; CZJ can pull off the motherly matronly role well, and either she or Lynda Carter would be good candidate's as the mother of Morena Baccarin in a Wonder Woman film. I could see a slight resemblence and believability.

Yes. Gyllenhaal is talented. October Sky and Donnie Darko prove that. Plus the buzz is is good for Jarhead. i want Gyllenhaal to be Kyle Rayner in the Green Lantern film.

Jake Gyllenhaal is a good actor. I didn't know he's in Jarhead. Looking forward to that. I could see him as Kyle Raynor as well. Good call there.

Great Post :up:

[terry78]

http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/646/646708/the-weekly-gallery-august-30-2005-20050830115557330.jpg
http://comicsmedia.ign.com/comics/image/article/646/646708/the-weekly-gallery-august-30-2005-20050830115550549.jpg

Check out these new covers.

[dnno1]

I agree; CZJ can pull off the motherly matronly role well, and either she or Lynda Carter would be good candidate's as the mother of Morena Baccarin in a Wonder Woman film. I could see a slight resemblence and believability.



Jake Gyllenhaal is a good actor. I didn't know he's in Jarhead. Looking forward to that. I could see him as Kyle Raynor as well. Good call there.

Great Post :up:

I am sorry, but a supporting cast member shouldn't look better than the star of the show.

[SwordOfRas617]

http://www.dccomics.com/media/products/3963_a_full.jpg (http://javascript<b></b>:window.close())


God, why can't there be an amazing actress that looks like that? :(

[Fused]

Because she would be heralded as the perfect human unfit to live among us mere mortals.

[dpm07]

I am sorry, but a supporting cast member shouldn't look better than the star of the show.


It's your opinion I respect it, and your entitled to it.

[SwordOfRas617]

Because she would be heralded as the perfect human unfit to live among us mere mortals.

only in my dreams then...

[dpm07]

Here's a recent interview with Morena Baccarin on Serenity and she also mentions Wonder Woman. The video quality is a little choppy in terms of delivery, but you get the message.

http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews/morenabaccarinint.php

Summer Glau also talks about Serenity, trying out for Kitty Pryde of the X-Men, and mentions her feelings for Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman as well.

http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews...rglautskint.php (http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews/summerglautskint.php)

Apparently Morena Baccarin also tried out for Callisto of the Morlocks in X-Men III. That's a pretty physical role which shows she does have the physicality to complement her acting skills.

Here's some photos of Morena Baccarin for your pleasure.

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/6436/morenabaccarin12ox.th.jpg (http://img237.imageshack.us/my.php?image=morenabaccarin12ox.jpg)http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9666/morenabaccarin106tr.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=morenabaccarin106tr.jpg)http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/2464/morenabaccarin98kq.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=morenabaccarin98kq.jpg)http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3477/morenabaccarin147ox.th.png (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=morenabaccarin147ox.png)http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/8108/morenabaccarin42ag.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=morenabaccarin42ag.jpg)http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/3695/morenabaccarin121xj.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=morenabaccarin121xj.jpg)http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9927/morenabaccarin88ya.th.jpg (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=morenabaccarin88ya.jpg)

[Lobo]

I think Ashley Scott could make a decent Wonder Woman

[dpm07]

I think Ashley Scott could make a decent Wonder Woman

I wouldn't be opposed if she got the role. Not my first choice, but she's definitely one that could do it, IMO. Personally, I think she's got talent, and I'm surprised she hasn't become a bigger star yet. I'm looking forward to seeing her in Into The Blue with The Alba.

[Lobo]

As am I dpm07. She's not my first choice but she's young, tall, beautiful, and talented imo. Oh and thank you for those Baccarin pics, she looks stunning in that black dress.

[dpm07]

Thanks! It's almost impossible to find pictures of her online. They are starting to filter through, but slowly.

Yeah, Ashley Scott is one of those rare women who looks equally good as a blonde or brunette. I've heard good things about her as a person, too. She's approachable and really cool in real-life.

[Lobo]

I prefer her as a brunette even though I prefer blonde's in general. I am always looking for Baccarin pics, as you said they are hard to find. I think we will get tons of rumors about WW after Serenity is released. Maybe I should go look for some Ashley Scott pics to post :)

[dpm07]

I prefer her as a brunette even though I prefer blonde's in general. I am always looking for Baccarin pics, as you said they are hard to find. I think we will get tons of rumors about WW after Serenity is released. Maybe I should go look for some Ashley Scott pics to post :)

Full body shots, please...:)

[BK]

dpm07, I don't know what it is about that recent video interview with Morena, but all of a sudden she has the look to me. :o

One of my small problems with her is that she had slightly puffy cheeks, but that was all gone from what I saw. And I must've said "wow, she's beautiful" at least 3 times during that vid. :O

[dpm07]

dpm07, I don't know what it is about that recent video interview with Morena, but all of a sudden she has the look to me. :o

One of my small problems with her is that she had slightly puffy cheeks, but that was all gone from what I saw. And I must've said "wow, she's beautiful" at least 3 times during that vid. :O


I'm glad you liked Morena Baccarin. I think she's always looked good, but I think she's really focused for a particular role now. Wonder Woman. She's a great interviewee, and really comes across as a cool person. I am confident she's got a very good chance. We'll have to see...

[Dark Knight]

I am sorry, but a supporting cast member shouldn't look better than the star of the show.


i think it would be imperative to get a known star quality actress in the main supporting roles ala.....Batman Begins and the original Superman film. It works, especially if you get a unknown to play the lead.

[lazur]

I'm glad you liked Morena Baccarin. I think she's always looked good, but I think she's really focused for a particular role now. Wonder Woman. She's a great interviewee, and really comes across as a cool person. I am confident she's got a very good chance. We'll have to see...

I'd love to see Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman. She'd be perfect!

(On a side note, I can't believe SHH hasn't put a board up yet for Wonder Woman.)

[Lobo]

I've been assured it will be put up soon

[BrianWilly]

The whole puffy cheeks thing has been mentioned quite a few times, and I gotta say I don't think it's as big a problem that it's being made out to be. For one thing, I think that everyone's forgetting: Lynda Carter didn't exactly start out as Wonder Woman with skeleton face.
http://www.moviepoopshoot.com/comics101/images/2004/may5/waggoner.jpgShe had puffy yet attractive cheeks as well that eventually got slimmer. She was, after all, only 24 at the start of the show.

[HerosOnFilm]

just now i realized she looks a bit like Tiffani Amber Theissen in that pick

[Sardaukar]

http://home.comcast.net/~ivychat/bell.jpg

Lake Bell.

She's a good actress. She's 26. She's about 6"2'.

[dnno1]

i think it would be imperative to get a known star quality actress in the main supporting roles ala.....Batman Begins and the original Superman film. It works, especially if you get a unknown to play the lead.

Yes, I know where you are comming from, but Gene Hackman did not look better than Christopher Reeve (even though he was more prominent actor than Reeve at the time). Same thing for the Batman franchise. I do not think that any of the villians looked better than whomever played the Batman (except for Michelle Pfeiffer and Uma Thurman).

[Webley]

Do you think Neve Campbell could play WONDER WOMAN?
http://topcelebrity2.free.fr/neve36.jpghttp://www.celebrities.pl/neve_campbell/neve23.jpg
http://topcelebrity2.free.fr/neve23.jpg
Not to skinny and not to fat

[Amira]

Do you think Neve Campbell could play WONDER WOMAN?
http://topcelebrity2.free.fr/neve36.jpghttp://www.celebrities.pl/neve_campbell/neve23.jpg
http://topcelebrity2.free.fr/neve23.jpg
Not to skinny and not to fat

Eww...:down

[Lobo]

Neve is better suited for Lois than she is for WW. I cant see her as Diana

[Amira]

Here's a recent interview with Morena Baccarin on Serenity and she also mentions Wonder Woman. The video quality is a little choppy in terms of delivery, but you get the message.

http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews/morenabaccarinint.php

Summer Glau also talks about Serenity, trying out for Kitty Pryde of the X-Men, and mentions her feelings for Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman as well.

http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews...rglautskint.php (http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews/summerglautskint.php)

Apparently Morena Baccarin also tried out for Callisto of the Morlocks in X-Men III. That's a pretty physical role which shows she does have the physicality to complement her acting skills.

Here's some photos of Morena Baccarin for your pleasure.

she's so pretty!

Her Cat Z-J, and some other mentioned are all good canidates. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif

[dnno1]

http://www.waller.co.uk/family/tallwoman2.jpg

She may not be http://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/images/smilies/superhero/wonderwoman.gif but she definitely is my idea of an amazon.

[Mr Sensitive]

http://www.waller.co.uk/family/tallwoman2.jpg

She may not be http://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/images/smilies/superhero/wonderwoman.gif but she definitely is my idea of an amazon.

Lol. Great (literally!), dnno!

[BT18]

Eww...:down

While I agree that Neve is not nearly beautiful enough for the role, you never have to quote 3 big pictures like that along with the post you're quoting, especially when you're posting directly after the post you're quoting.

Just edit out the links to the pictures, or replace the "IMG" with "url". Unless you need to identify a particular picture out of many in a post or something, in which case you can just include that pic.

And the original poster should have arranged the pics virtically anyway so it didn't spread the thread.

[dpm07]

she's so pretty!

Thanks, Amira! I think Morena Baccarin has a good chance.

Haven't seen you around the Wonder Woman boards so welcome to them.

[Nivek]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/loveanddestiny/nadiawonderwoman.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/forever_charmed1211/chloe21.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/forever_charmed1211/Nadia5.jpg


Im pretty sure she's been mentioned here before (because the costume manip was an easy find)...Nadia Bjolin. My girlfriend watches Days of our Lives, so I've got to see her act, but my GOD this woman is HOT. She's apparently interested in the role too! Unlike other contenders, she's definatly got that exotic look, the eyes, the age, and she's as tall if not taller than most of the other actresses noted for this part.

[dpm07]

Im pretty sure she's been mentioned here before (because the costume manip was an easy find)...Nadia Bjolin. My girlfriend watches Days of our Lives, so I've got to see her act, but my GOD this woman is HOT. She's apparently interested in the role too! Unlike other contenders, she's definatly got that exotic look, the eyes, the age, and she's as tall if not taller than most of the other actresses noted for this part.

She has been mentioned here, and she does have her supporters. She's not my personal first option, but she is popular in certain circles, and does have a following. If she should happen to get the role, I wouldn't protest it. She does have incredibly beautiful eyes, but her acting skills are in question. What hurts her is that she has very little acting experience outside of Days of Our Lives.

To her defense, she does have a Persian/Swedish heritage (crazy combination, but it works), and can speak Swedish, Farci, French, Italian, and Russian. It is obvious to anyone who looks at her that she does have some sort of athletic background or nice athletic genes.

Morena Baccarin is my first option for Wonder Woman, but there are others if Morena Baccarin didn't get it who wouldn't upset me.

Personally, I would rather not see someone in their 30's get the role. Regardless of how old they look. If they are in their 30's, they should be considered for the role of Hippolyta, IMO.

[SwordOfRas617]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/forever_charmed1211/Nadia5.jpg





Am I the only one who thinks Nadia is NOT hot? She just looks too fake. Wonder Woman needs to be someone that is naturally beautiful

[Mr Sensitive]

Personally, I would rather not see someone in their 30's get the role. Regardless of how old they look. If they are in their 30's, they should be considered for the role of Hippolyta, IMO.

Which brings WW to the situation of having, let's say, 12?

[Nivek]

Am I the only one who thinks Nadia is NOT hot? She just looks too fake. Wonder Woman needs to be someone that is naturally beautiful


Well, she looks like the character, the character is actually fake, I dont see why casting the character for "Natural Beauty" would be an issue. I dont want to see a 5'2 blonde with a B cup as Wonder Woman. I would like to see a Woman who looks like a Greek Goddess.

And if you dont think she's hot, thats your opinion.

[Super_Ludacris]

Do you think Neve Campbell could play WONDER WOMAN?
http://topcelebrity2.free.fr/neve36.jpghttp://www.celebrities.pl/neve_campbell/neve23.jpg
http://topcelebrity2.free.fr/neve23.jpg
Not to skinny and not to fat


Certainly not the worst choice

[dpm07]

Which brings WW to the situation of having, let's say, 12?

No. You can have a Wonder Woman in her 20's. She's still a woman and she's a young vibrant piece of fresh meat, not some tired old dried up jerky.

[Mr Sensitive]

She's still a woman and she's a young vibrant piece of fresh meat, not some tired old dried up jerky.

Supposing that's what you call a woman in her 30's.

And "piece of fresh meat":what are you, dpm07?

A butcher?

[The Question]

Well, she looks like the character, the character is actually fake, I dont see why casting the character for "Natural Beauty" would be an issue. I dont want to see a 5'2 blonde with a B cup as Wonder Woman. I would like to see a Woman who looks like a Greek Goddess.

And if you dont think she's hot, thats your opinion.


I've said it before and I'll say it again, I cannot see how anyone thinks she looks like WW.

[dpm07]

I dont want to see a 5'2 blonde with a B cup as Wonder Woman.

You won't see that. He realizes that WW is not Buffy. The 5'2 Blonde with a B Cup works with Buffy, because that's how she was intended to be portrayed, and it was a character created by Joss Whedon.

Whedon may take some liberties with the character, but I honestly don't believe height will be a factor. There are too many women out there who make the height quota 5'7+ and in heels run closer to 6'. Whedon is looking for women who in addition to physical appearance, can also act and who the audience can connect with. Also, Whedon is looking for someone with whom he is comfortable with working, and who is comfortable with his approach.

[Lobo]

SMG has said many times that she knows she's wrong for the part as well

[dpm07]

SMG has said many times that she knows she's wrong for the part as well

Well said, mi compadre. :up:

[Timstuff]

Here's a recent interview with Morena Baccarin on Serenity and she also mentions Wonder Woman. The video quality is a little choppy in terms of delivery, but you get the message.

http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews/morenabaccarinint.php

Summer Glau also talks about Serenity, trying out for Kitty Pryde of the X-Men, and mentions her feelings for Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman as well.

http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews...rglautskint.php (http://www.iesb.net/videointerviews/summerglautskint.php)

Apparently Morena Baccarin also tried out for Callisto of the Morlocks in X-Men III. That's a pretty physical role which shows she does have the physicality to complement her acting skills.

Here's some photos of Morena Baccarin for your pleasure.



Baccarin, dangit! :):up:

[Lobo]

Well said, mi compadre. :up:


Bu I didn't say it Sarah did :p.

[pimpernel]

Man are people still talking about SMG for this? :confused:

[Lobo]

Yes :(

[pimpernel]

Dude... who is Watts and why is he/she stalking you?

[Lobo]

Long story Pimp. PM ;) and if it was a he, I wouldn't be loving it. :o

[pimpernel]

Ahhh gotcha... um... well i PMed you at the Planet about something so feel free to add this wee story in your reply. ;) :P

[Lobo]

Done ;)

[pimpernel]

:D :D :D

[Lobo]

Shhhhh. you cant tell anyone

[holtz11]

Hey, guys. I don't know how accurate this is, but here it goes. GISELE BUNDCHEN is being considered for Wonder Woman. The news have been reported in Brazilian newspapers. Here it is, translated in english:

Gisele Bundchen, 25, has been invited by Warner Studios to play Wonder Woman in the new movie.
The supermodel beat other actresses considered too old for the role. If Gisele accepts the invitation, she would have to dye her hair black and wear a very revealing uniform.
Director Joss Whedon himself delivered the script to Gisele, who is currently in NY.
Gisele's managers could not be reached for comments.

The news broke in Brazil first because Gisele's family is here. For those who don't know who Gisele Bundchen is, she is one of the world's most famous supermodels, and she is currently dating Leonardo DiCaprio. Her first movie was Taxi by director Tim Story. Pictures of Gisele:
http://www.mellesleg.hu/cikkek/images/3401-3500/3431/giselecikkyo.jpg
http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/106377.jpg
http://models.com/top25sexiest/images/gisele-time.JPG
More pictures here:
http://www.giselebundchen.com.br/
Like i said, this isn't confirmed yet, but it's definitely interesting.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif

[pimpernel]

I can't imagine this would be true... and if it is then i'm writing off the movie right now.

[BT18]

Holtz11, provide a link, or have it assumed you made the "quote" up.

Warner Brothers cannot "invite" or flat-out offer the role to anyone. It's Joss' decision.

[Steelsheen]

and i thought the script has yet to be written?

although, this chick is DiCaprio's girlfriend. and you know the cirlces that guy is running with.

[holtz11]

Holtz11, provide a link, or have it assumed you made the "quote" up.

Warner Brothers cannot "invite" or flat-out offer the role to anyone. It's Joss' decision.
The quote is in portuguese, that's why i didn't post the link, i didn't make anything up. If you can read it, here you go:
http://exclusivo.terra.com.br/interna/0,,OI660653-EI1118,00.html
And i am also hopeful this is not true. Gisele is beautiful, but her acting abilities are less than stellar.

[BT18]

thanks for the link, Altavista Babel Fish translation:

In English:
Gisele Bündchen, 25 years, would have been invited for the studios of the Warner to be the star of the film Woman Wonder, informed the colunista Márcia Peltier, of the Periodical of Brazil. It sees photos of Gisele! Gisele opens "exposition sexy" in NY The model desbancou Sandra Bullock and Catherine Zeta-Jones, considered old excessively for the paper. If to accept the invitation, Gisele will have that to darken madeixas and to dress bathing suit in the colors of the American flag. The director Joss Whedon delivered to the script the Gisele personally and informed. Looked for for the Land, the assessorship of the press of Gisele did not confirm the information. Woman Wonder was created pelo cartunista Charles Moulon. The Diana heroine liveed in a lost island where they lived warlike Amazon and, during the Second World War I, she helps the United States to fight the nazistas. To fight against the enemies it uses a cinturão that give to it to be possible and bracelets that can deviate gun shots.

it just reeks of bull***** to me.

[BT18]

and i thought the script has yet to be written?

although, this chick is DiCaprio's girlfriend. and you know the cirlces that guy is running with.

Um? Tobey Maguire and David Blaine ?

and the script is probably being written. At some point in the past Whedon has stated it isn't being written yet. But he first said that, what, 6 months ago atleast?

It's probably not close to completion, but it also probably is started.

[Steelsheen]

Um? Tobey Maguire and David Blaine ?
i meant Scorsese dude. people he work with, make money with. not drink with.

[pimpernel]

David Blaine ?


Dude Blaine could make it happen... he has magic powers y'know.

[BT18]

i meant Scorsese dude. people he work with, make money with. not drink with.

and what does Scorcese have to do with Wonder Woman or making people believe it's a good idea to cast someone America sees as a hot but annoying bi-atch, who's only had 1 movie role in which she played a supermodel, as the most iconic female superhero of all time?

[dnno1]

thanks for the link, Altavista Babel Fish translation:

In English:
Gisele Bündchen, 25 years, would have been invited for the studios of the Warner to be the star of the film Woman Wonder, informed the colunista Márcia Peltier, of the Periodical of Brazil. It sees photos of Gisele! Gisele opens "exposition sexy" in NY The model desbancou Sandra Bullock and Catherine Zeta-Jones, considered old excessively for the paper. If to accept the invitation, Gisele will have that to darken madeixas and to dress bathing suit in the colors of the American flag. The director Joss Whedon delivered to the script the Gisele personally and informed. Looked for for the Land, the assessorship of the press of Gisele did not confirm the information. Woman Wonder was created pelo cartunista Charles Moulon. The Diana heroine liveed in a lost island where they lived warlike Amazon and, during the Second World War I, she helps the United States to fight the nazistas. To fight against the enemies it uses a cinturão that give to it to be possible and bracelets that can deviate gun shots.

it just reeks of bull***** to me.

This looks like another publicity stunt just like the Bekinsale, Brooke, Holmes, and Hayek stories. If it is true, though it would confirm my suspission that they are interested in a tall (5'10"-5'11") supermodel type for the role. I wouldn't be surprized if DiCaprio is lobbying for her to get a screen test, just like Billy Zane is for Kelly Brooke, and Robert Vaughn is for Jamie Murray. If you ask me, If they are looking for a supermodel for the role then they might as well get someone like Amanda Tosch or Angie Harmon. At least they have been in films.

[Fused]

We're simply going to have to keep to speculation until Serenity is well out the door unfortunately.

[Timstuff]

Hey, guys. I don't know how accurate this is, but here it goes. GISELE BUNDCHEN is being considered for Wonder Woman. The news have been reported in Brazilian newspapers. Here it is, translated in english:

The news broke in Brazil first because Gisele's family is here. For those who don't know who Gisele Bundchen is, she is one of the world's most famous supermodels, and she is currently dating Leonardo DiCaprio. Her first movie was Taxi by director Tim Story. Pictures of Gisele:
http://www.mellesleg.hu/cikkek/images/3401-3500/3431/giselecikkyo.jpg
http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/106377.jpg
http://models.com/top25sexiest/images/gisele-time.JPG
More pictures here:
http://www.giselebundchen.com.br/
Like i said, this isn't confirmed yet, but it's definitely interesting.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif

Anyone who can actually find the picture gallery on that site deserves a medal. English is my only language, I'm afraid... :o

Anyway, Gisele might be nice to look at, but not much more, I'm afraid. She's a supermodel, but just because she's photogenic does not mean she has good potential as an actress. And I can't imagine Wonder Woman having her voice... Sorry. :(

Morena Baccarin dangit!

[Primal Slayer]

I dont she is being considered for the part. So far every female in hollywood is being considered. Joss has already stated that he wont wory about casting Wondy until he has the script done.

[gregtestagent]

As soon as Whendon casts Morena Baccarin I'll slap my fore-head and say: "Well, didn't see that one coming"

[holtz11]

Anyone who can actually find the picture gallery on that site deserves a medal. English is my only language, I'm afraid... http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/redface1.gif

Anyway, Gisele might be nice to look at, but not much more, I'm afraid. She's a supermodel, but just because she's photogenic does not mean she has good potential as an actress. And I can't imagine Wonder Woman having her voice... Sorry. http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/frown.gif

Morena Baccarin dangit!

Heh, yeah, that site can be a little confusing. All her magazine covers are here, by year (and damn, there is a ton of them):
http://www.giselebundchen.com.br/carreira_capas.asp
And some Gisele wallpapers here:
http://www.giselebundchen.com.br/presentinhos_wallpapers.asp

And i agree with you about Gisele not being right for WW, but Morena (also a brazilian, btw http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon14.gif ) isn't my first choice, either. I was hoping Whedon would cast someone that hasn't worked with him before, and she just doesn't say WONDER WOMAN to me. But what do i know?

[neobido9999]

so, how tall does she have to be?

[Lobo]

Wonder Woman is listed at 5'11 according to DC Comics

[dpm07]

Giselle is not likely so much an option as she is just getting her name out in the public with her management. I can't logically see her being cast. WB is not going to want this film to fail. Especially after the travesty that was CINO. They want to show that a female superhero film can do well, and after both the commercial failures of CINO and Elektra, the race is on to do a great superhero film with a female in the lead.

I really believe that in order to do this film justice, they will not put Giselle Bundchen in the film.

[BT18]

Katherine Heigl is the new unsubstantied rumor in this article, which they refreshingly acknowledge.

http://chud.com/news/4308

[dnno1]

Katherine Heigl is the new unsubstantied rumor in this article, which they refreshingly acknowledge.

http://chud.com/news/4308
http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/189413472
Katherine Heigl

http://photobucket.com/albums/b188/dnno1/th_cleareyeslyndacarter.jpg
Lynda Carter
(comparison)

My opinion on her is that although she does have the physique (or shall I say the upper body strength) she doesn't really quite have the face to be Wonder Woman. Although she might make a better princess Leia if they ever did a remake of "Star Wars"

http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/1617178442 (http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/mgm/legally_blonde/katherine_heigl/blondpre5.jpg)
Kathering Heigl
(click to enlarge)

http://scd.mm-c1.yimg.com/image/1133872076
Carrie Fischer
as Princess Leia

[RakuMon]

Though I'm not a fan of Firefly or Serenity, I could go with Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman. She is tall enough.

Another choice I'm not sure has been mentioned is Indira Varma. She's a British actress who currently stars in HBO's "Rome" as Niobe. I think she could be a worthy Wonder Woman as well:http://www.hbo.com/rome/cast/actor/indira_varma.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/images/bank/programmes_tv/drama/rome/300niobe.jpg

[Dark Knight]

http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/189413472
Katherine Heigl

http://photobucket.com/albums/b188/dnno1/th_cleareyeslyndacarter.jpg
Lynda Carter
(comparison)

My opinion on her is that although she does have the physique (or shall I say the upper body strength) she doesn't really quite have the face to be Wonder Woman. Although she might make a better princess Leia if they ever did a remake of "Star Wars"

http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/1617178442 (http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/mgm/legally_blonde/katherine_heigl/blondpre5.jpg)
Kathering Heigl
(click to enlarge)

http://scd.mm-c1.yimg.com/image/1133872076
Carrie Fischer
as Princess Leia


i like Katherine Heigl.....always thought she was hot and she is a pretty good actress.

[dpm07]

Though I'm not a fan of Firefly or Serenity, I could go with Morena Baccarin as Wonder Woman. She is tall enough.

I agree.

Morena Baccarin is also relatively unknown, but known enough through her connection with Whedon and Firefly/Serenity. I think she does have a decent chance with the look and height. She's a decent actress with what has been given to her, and if given the right material (which Whedon should do), she could be an ideal fit for Wonder Woman.

[BrianWilly]

I'm not crazy about Giselle; she doesn't look like she has any muscle definition at all. For all I know she should be the strongest woman in the world, but no way does she look it. In other words: no twigs:p.

Katherine Heigl...maybe. I've only seen her on Roswell so I've got the whole all-American girl impression of her which isn't really Wonder Woman.

Has anyone brought up Patricia Velasquez yet? She played Anck Su Namun in the Mummy movies and was recently in Arrested Development.

http://www.celebrities.pl/patricia_velasquez/patricia2.jpg
http://www.criticalbeauty.com/Patricia_Velasquez.jpg
http://www.macnation.org/downloads/collections/SS3/PatriciaVelasquez003.jpg
http://www.eluniversal.com/estampas/img/080505/patricia1.jpg

[dpm07]

Has anyone brought up Patricia Velasquez yet? She played Anck Su Namun in the Mummy movies and was recently in Arrested Development.

She's pretty old. She'll be 35 in January which is 5 years short of 40 which is middle age.

[BrianWilly]

Yeah, that could be a thing. To be honest, though, so far I'm not even looking at the ages:o. Christian Bale's in his 30s. But she's probably not even gonna be considered, which is sad; I'd rather have her than the majority of the choices that have popped up here:O.

[dpm07]

Yeah, that could be a thing. To be honest, though, so far I'm not even looking at the ages:o. Christian Bale's in his 30s. But she's probably not even gonna be considered, which is sad; I'd rather have her than the majority of the choices that have popped up here:O.

I think I have been fortunate in the fact that the ideal choice who I would like to see gain the role of Wonder Woman has a fair or better than fair chance, as she falls into the age bracket, and has an affiliation in a POSITIVE way with Whedon and hasn't burned any bridges with him. She also has the height and a decent look. This would be Morena Baccarin.

[BrianWilly]

Well, yeah, she's my first choice too:p. In the event that the world isn't perfect and she doesn't get it, however, I wish they wouldn't make as big a deal about age as they are.

[BT18]

I think "decent" is an acurate way of describing her look and I don't think that works for someone who's supposed to be so idealized. Not that everybody agrees about which chicks constitute a nine or a ten physically. But there are certain ones you pretty much have to be blind or retarded to claim aren't. For instance, I'm not suggesting her for Wonder Woman, but if anyone claims Josie Maran isn't atleast a nine we have to kick you out of the species.

[dnno1]

http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/5297043
Katie Homes
(knocked up)

According to E! Online (http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,17516,00.html) Kattie Holmes is pregnant (by none other than Tom Cruise). I guess this puts her out of the running for the Wonder Woman role since she'd probably be showing by the time they start shooting the picture.

[CoreyIAN]

eliza dushku or katie holmes.

eliza dushku because she's one of my favourite actresses.

katie holmes because she's everywhere.She's the media's darling right now.She is everywhere in the news now and fast becoming a powerful A list actress to be reckon with.

Either eliza dushku or katie holmes

[Lobo]

Katie's pregnant, and Eliza said she's love to do WW with Joss.

[BrianWilly]

eliza dushku or katie holmes.

eliza dushku because she's one of my favourite actresses.

katie holmes because she's everywhere.She's the media's darling right now.She is everywhere in the news now and fast becoming a powerful A list actress to be reckon with.

Either eliza dushku or katie holmes
...What about, y'know, suitability for the part? My favorite actress is Sarah Michelle Gellar and I don't think she's anywhere near suitable to be Wonder Woman. And just because someone is a media darling and is "everywhere" doesn't mean they should get this role.

[Two-Face]

http://scd.mm-a1.yimg.com/image/5297043
Katie Homes
(knocked up)

According to E! Online (http://www.eonline.com/News/Items/0,1,17516,00.html) Kattie Holmes is pregnant (by none other than Tom Cruise). I guess this puts her out of the running for the Wonder Woman role since she'd probably be showing by the time they start shooting the picture.


Good, Katie Holmes no way Wonder Woman material.

[terry78]

These are the most grownup pics of Holmes I could find and I still don't think she'd work.

http://www.danieldrezner.com/archives/katieholmes.jpg
http://www.cinemovie.info/Katie_Holmes/KatieHolmes08.jpg
http://neuromancerwp.free.fr/Katie%20Holmes%2001.png
http://photos1.blogger.com/img/205/2528/640/Katie%20Holmes.jpg

[dnno1]

Katie's pregnant, and Eliza said she's love to do WW with Joss.

And Nicolas Cage named his son Kal-El. Go figure.

[BT18]

She's more of a joke than a "media darling". Of course I'm more in the Howard Stern camp and less in the Oprah camp.

[Super_Ludacris]

Howard Stern and Oprah aint **** either

Just thought I'd add that

[dnno1]

Howard Stern and Oprah aint **** either

Just thought I'd add that

They both seem to make a lot of money and have a lot of followers though.

[BT18]

Howard Stern and Oprah aint **** either

Just thought I'd add that

neither would make very good Wonder Womans.

And if the expletive started with sh and ended with it, then I disagree, Ophah is indeed s h i t.