Official Wonder Woman Casting Suggestions [merged-13]

[natnut]

Another photo of her looking Themyscrian :

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/9946/43tk.jpg

[Steelsheen]

she has an eating disorder? :confused:

[natnut]

She had an eating disorder which she sorted out before she took part in American Idol.

[dnno1]

It could happen again.

[ihearteighties]

/Yes!

The Wonder!

Holy CRAP! She's ten times hotter than that psuedo-star McPhee.

My vote is TAYLOR all the WAY!

[SoulManX]

Saw this on Wikipedia...

Priyanka studied in Lucknow (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucknow), Bareilly (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bareilly) and Boston (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston). After returning from Boston she was surprised to receive a call to participate in the Femina Miss India (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_India) pageant; her parents had entered her in the pageant without asking her first. She participated and won the title of Femina Miss India-World, thus winning the right to represent the country at Miss World. Incidentally all the three Miss India personalities of the pageant went on to win their respective titles for the year -- Miss India Universe Lara Dutta (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lara_Dutta) became Miss Universe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Universe) 2000 and Miss India Asia-Pacific Diya Mirza (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diya_Mirza) became Miss Asia-Pacific (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Asia-Pacific) 2000. This was the first time the three titles in one year went to the same country.
Beauty pageants were banned in her conservative home state Uttar Pradesh the year she won the title, and she received death threats for her participation in one.
There were allegations that her Miss World title was rigged and that 1st runner-up Giorgia Palmas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giorgia_Palmas) of Italy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italy) deserved to win instead, after a mistake made by Chopra in the final round was overlooked by the judges. Asked "Which living woman do you admire the most?" she replied, "Mother Teresa", Mother Teresa (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_Teresa) having died in 1997.
After winning the Miss World title, Priyanka moved to films. She appeared in several successful films, such as Andaaz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andaaz), Aitraaz (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aitraaz), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujhse_Shaadi_Karogi) and Krrish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krrish).
She is one of the hottest actresses in Bollywood and is currently in the line to play Wonder Woman.



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[dnno1]

Did you know that the film "Krrish" only cost (US)$10 million to make? And that's one of the highest priced films they ever made. I wonder what a Bollywood actor/actress would ask for to do a Hollywood film? Talk about cheap labor.

[natnut]

Holy CRAP! She's ten times hotter than that psuedo-star McPhee.

My vote is TAYLOR all the WAY!

You made your judgement on a publicity still, heavily made-up, specially lighted and digitally retouched:confused:

Taylor Cole has a wholesome beauty, just that Katharine McPhee is equally competitive in the looks department.

Both candidates are beautiful but they have a different "look". Miss Cole has a more contemporary California Surfer/beach girl look while Miss McPhee has a more timeless classic look which fits WW better.

Katharine, IMO, is a throwback to the classic beauties of Elizabeth Taylor amd more recently Catherine Zeta-Jones.

[dpm07]

Taylor Cole has a wholesome beauty, just that Katharine McPhee is equally competitive in the looks department.

Both candidates are beautiful but they have a different "look". Miss Cole has a more contemporary California Surfer/beach girl look while Miss McPhee has a more timeless classic look which fits WW better.

Katharine, IMO, is a throwback to the classic beauties of Elizabeth Taylor amd more recently Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Katharine McPhee is pretty, but Taylor Cole has a better chance of getting Wonder Woman than McPhee does. If you don't think so, then you seriously need to assess your choice in McPhee.

HIGHLY unlikely McPhee will get Wonder Woman. Just not likely at all.

[The IronMan]

First of all, she is short (5'5"). Secondly I hear that she is not really an actress, but I am sure that a lot of you would find her nice to look at.
shes short? man i thought she was over 6'

[Philly Phanboy]

casting a Wonder Woman based on the fact that she looks like Lynda Carter is like casting a Batman based on the fact that he looks like Adam West.

Its about time that somebody said this. Same thing goes for having Lynda as Queen Hippolyta. I sure didn't see Adam West in Batman Begins. :mad::up:

[Not Jake]

http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Foreign_DVD/Breaking_News:_Priyanka_Chopra_is_Wonder_Woman!/1202

Priyanka Chopra, bollywood star, in negotiations?

[dnno1]

http://www.cinescape.com/multimedia/Master_Site/People/Master_SitePeople297977.jpg
Priyanka Chopra

Friends that I know that have seen her movies say that she is a good actress.

[Red Mask]

Ah hell. Prinyanka can be my Sarasvati anytime!

Better yet! She can be my Kali! I'll kill for her!

[Gogo Bananas]

I kinda like the idea of a WW who doesn't shave her legs/armpits - make her really European.

[Red Mask]

I kinda like the idea of a WW who doesn't shave her legs/armpits - make her really European.

Are you mental?

[ImperfectIcon]

I kinda like the idea of a WW who doesn't shave her legs/armpits - make her really European.

WTF are you getting at?

[dnno1]

Sounds like a racial slur to me, Gogo Bananas.

[bulok]

I would not be opposed to Priyanka aesthetically. never seen any of her movies tho

[Mysterio]

Priyanka Chopra

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1231899/

pics:
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=mozclient&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&q=Priyanka+Chopra

[JackBauer]

don't trust IMDB, that's all I'll say

[KenK]

I can see it, somewhat. It's amazing how hard it is to find a competent actress with the right look for Wonder Woman. I like a lot of the women thus far, but there's always that one thing that seems off. I wouldn't mind Priyanka if she's a frontrunner at this point.

[Steelsheen]

LOL! now they have this:

Credited cast:
Priyanka Chopra .... Wonder Woman (in negotiations)

wasnt it too long ago that they had Kate Beckinsale's name where Priyanka Chopra's is now?

IMDB... so reliable :rolleyes:

[Octoberist]

are they ever going to release this thing?

[Steelsheen]

are they ever going to release this thing?

right now we're just hoping it would get the greenlight from the studios.

[dnno1]

right now we're just hoping it would get the greenlight from the studios.

Wouldn't the fact that a director has already been established/hired indicate that the film has been green-lit?

[GL's Light]

Wouldn't the fact that a director has already been established/hired indicate that the film has been green-lit?
No, they hire directors to develop projects all the time. Those projects can easily fall through. A greenlight actually gives the go-ahead to make the movie, not just to develop a screenplay.

[Steelsheen]

^^ what he said.

[Sasquatch]

Indeed

[Jack O'Lantern]

Nor do I, but I like this fake casting call.
http://www.10ka20.com/img/priyanka-chopra-1.jpg

[Silver Lantern]

if they chose her as long as they give her a skimpy like wonder woman outfit, the tiarra and lasso then i'll be happy and watch the movie.

[dnno1]

No, they hire directors to develop projects all the time. Those projects can easily fall through. A greenlight actually gives the go-ahead to make the movie, not just to develop a screenplay.

Now my next question is it true that all that is needed is a pitch or a presentaion to show to the studio and not necessarily a formal script to get a green light?

[GL1]

Guys... I'm having a hard time finding people to vouch for her acting skills... she was notably good in Karam... and perhaps, when given 20 takes instead of 2 like American actors she can impress... and she is unknown... and she does have a good look for the part... I dunno... I need more information.

[Lone Wolf]

LOL! now they have this:

Credited cast:
Priyanka Chopra .... Wonder Woman (in negotiations)

wasnt it too long ago that they had Kate Beckinsale's name where Priyanka Chopra's is now?

IMDB... so reliable :rolleyes:

They actually did. IMDB isn't always reliable when it comes to movie news. Particularly the super-hero films. Anyone can send in whatever they please, and it'll be added in an instant without even checking if it's credible. There was an off and on again problem with the cast of X-Men 3 before the movie came out. What's happening to the Batman Sequel cast recently, is even worse.

[Primal Slayer]

well this didnt originate from IMDB, it came from here originally http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Foreign_DVD/Breaking_News:_Priyanka_Chopra_is_Wonder_Woman!/1202

so there may be small truth..hopefully.

[Steelsheen]

Now my next question is it true that all that is needed is a pitch or a presentaion to show to the studio and not necessarily a formal script to get a green light?

i think the pitch comes even before they get hired as a director/ screenwriter. i dont remember Whedon having to pitch anything. what i remembered was that he was asked to choose between X3 and WW, and Whedon chose WW simply because of the schedule.

[dnno1]

i think the pitch comes even before they get hired as a director/ screenwriter. i dont remember Whedon having to pitch anything. what i remembered was that he was asked to choose between X3 and WW, and Whedon chose WW simply because of the schedule.

Which is where I am going (but you didn't quite answer my question). If all that is required to get a project green-lit by a studio is a pitch (from the producers), and if the pitch usually comes before they hire the screenwriter and director, then it could be concluded (or at least seem reasonable) that the Wonder Woman project was green-lit sometime before Joss Whedon was hired (last year). Right?

[dnno1]

well this didnt originate from IMDB, it came from here originally http://www.panandscan.com/news/show/Foreign_DVD/Breaking_News:_Priyanka_Chopra_is_Wonder_Woman!/1202

so there may be small truth..hopefully.

To be honest that article does cite IMDb as a source as well as Slice of SciFi (just look at the bottom of the article below the video). What I did notice though is that the Slice of SciFi article does indicate that a fan by the name of Thomas Vincent (better known as "geistbear") was their source. Mr. Vincent apparently runs a blog on beer, wine, technology and politics, and has written some reviews on some SciFi films he has seen (like SWEpIII), but I have no idea how he got his info about the (Wonder Woman) film.

[Katsuro]

She doens't even look like Wonder Woman. WW is Greek/Meditteranean, this woman is Indian. Wonder Woman's ethnicity is kinda important to her character, dontcha think?

[BrianWilly]

People, the role is not going to be cast for a long time. Give it up with the rumors.

[Manic]

This is most likely false, but GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY!

Mm! That's the hotness, right there.

[ETHAR-N]

I kinda like the idea of a WW who doesn't shave her legs/armpits - make her really European.

And what about if you get out of the cave?

[GL's Light]

Now my next question is it true that all that is needed is a pitch or a presentaion to show to the studio and not necessarily a formal script to get a green light?
No, they develop a script before a greenlight is given. Although they do sometimes give a greenlight and then continue to work on the script through pre-production.

Wonder Woman hasn't been given a greenlight yet. A greenlight constitutes the signing of legal documents saying here's your budget, here's your production schedule, go make the movie.

[Mysterio]

This doesn't sound like a rumor to me, and being listed on imdb as "in negotiations" elevates it from rumor status. this isn't info coming out of the blue from some blog. now it may be inaccurate info, but it is not a "rumor".

http://www.movie-list.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3787&d=1151066145

[Demogoblin]

Soeone should do a photomanip.

http://hindimovie.buyallgifts.com/actress/priyanka_chopra/priyanka_07.jpg

[porotoparker]

Emily Blunt.
http://www.comingsoon.net/gallery/Comedy/The_Devil_Wears_Prada/devilwearsprada6.jpg

[pifpaf]

http://www.cinescape.com/multimedia/Master_Site/People/Master_SitePeople297977.jpg
Priyanka Chopra

Friends that I know that have seen her movies say that she is a good actress.

she can be a good wonder woman. really

[GL1]

She doens't even look like Wonder Woman. WW is Greek/Meditteranean, this woman is Indian. Wonder Woman's ethnicity is kinda important to her character, dontcha think?

The character's ethnicity is important, not the actor's. Don't get the two confused...

[Magneto]

She's definately hot. Even if she isnt playing Wonder Woman. :up:

[dnno1]

She doens't even look like Wonder Woman. WW is Greek/Meditteranean, this woman is Indian. Wonder Woman's ethnicity is kinda important to her character, dontcha think?
I don't think so. Throughout the history of film many ethinc characters were played by white actors and no one has complained about it. Cleopatra was an Egyptian queen and I can not think of one time where she was actually played by an Egyptian actress in a major motion picture. I can recall Claudette Colbert and Elizabeth taylor playing the in the role at different times (Colbert was French and Taylor was American, both were white). I can also remember Joey Bishop playing a Native American in the film "Texas Across the River" in 1966, and Ben Kingsley playing Mohandas K. Gandhi in the film by the same name back in 1982. Nobody complained about that. But when someone wants to entertain the notion of a person of color playing a character who appeared to be white in the comic books, thats when people start complaining that it is out of character. Nobody brought up the issue of ethnicity as being important in these intances, but a number of you are now. I find that quite the double standard and out and out racism, dontcha think?.

[dnno1]

she can be a good wonder woman. really

Please expand on your statement and quantify it. Why do you think so?

[dnno1]

No, they develop a script before a greenlight is given. Although they do sometimes give a greenlight and then continue to work on the script through pre-production.

Wonder Woman hasn't been given a greenlight yet. A greenlight constitutes the signing of legal documents saying here's your budget, here's your production schedule, go make the movie.

This happens in some cases but you can also do it from a treatment if requested. In a number of cases all that is needed is a pitch, which can sometimes be a simple phone call. I don't know how you can say that the film has not been green-lit when the project has already hired a director. This usually happens when the film is past the developement stage and in pre-production - after it has received the green light. I don't think that we the public are necessarily obligated to know this information anyway since Joel Silver has stated that the project is Top Secret, which means not only do you have to be on the inside, but you have to have a need to know to gain access to any info about the project. Anyways, before you jump down my throat, I will cite a blurb from the website Comic Book Movies (http://www.efavata.com/CBM/WonderWoman.htm) back on February 24th of last year that said that the New York Post gossip section had a rumor that the film "got the green light" and that the WB told Silver to go ahead with the project. This not only means that the project may be past developement and is in pre-production, but may even be doing casting as well.

[GL's Light]

This happens in some cases but you can also do it from a treatment if requested. In a number of cases all that is needed is a pitch, which can sometimes be a simple phone call. I don't know how you can say that the film has not been green-lit when the project has already hired a director. This usually happens when the film is past the developement stage and in pre-production - after it has received the green light. I don't think that we the public are necessarily obligated to know this information anyway since Joel Silver has stated that the project is Top Secret, which means not only do you have to be on the inside, but you have to have a need to know to gain access to any info about the project. Anyways, before you jump down my throat, I will cite a blurb from the website Comic Book Movies (http://www.efavata.com/CBM/WonderWoman.htm) back in February 24th of last year that said that the New York Post gossip section had a rumor that the film "got the green light" and that the WB told Silver to go ahead with the project. This not only means that the project may be past developement and is in pre-production, but may even be doing casting as well.

You just need a pitch to go into development. That's where WW is now - it's in development. The term "greenlight" is often misused, and it was clearly misused by the New York Post gossip section. Signing a director doesn't mean a greenlight has been given. Sony signed John Singleton to make Luke Cage years ago, and he's still stuck in development hell with the project.

If, or hopefully, when, Warners gives WW the greenlight we'll know it very soon after. Greenlights are usually announced in the trades, often along with a central piece of casting and a tentative or actual release date.

[Kane]

I dont like the idea of a Bollywood Indian Wonder Woman..

http://www.bollywoodpicturesonline.com/tb/priyanka_chopra_007.jpg

She'd be an awful choice visually IMO compared to how Diana traditionally looks.

Sounds like a BS rumor anyways. She gots nothing on Taylor Cole

[Kane]

Yuck. VERY Awful choice.


Taylor Cole all the way.

[Abaddon]

I don't think so. Throughout the history of film many ethinc characters were played by white actors and no one has complained about it. Cleopatra was an Egyptian queen and I can not think of one time where she was actually played by an Egyptian actress in a major motion picture. I can recall Claudette Colbert and Elizabeth taylor playing the in the role at different times (Colbert was French and Taylor was American, both were white). I can also remember Joey Bishop playing a Native American in the film "Texas Across the River" in 1966, and Ben Kingsley playing Mohandas K. Gandhi in the film by the same name back in 1982. Nobody complained about that. But when someone wants to entertain the notion of a person of color playing a character who appeared to be white in the comic books, thats when people start complaining that it is out of character. Nobody brought up the issue of ethnicity as being important in these intances, but a number of you are now. I find that quite the double standard and out and out racism, dontcha think?.

You should take into account the fact that those were different times,so it's hard to say those double standards exist given the examples you mentioned.

[porotoparker]

Chyler Leigh.
http://img.actressarchives.com/chyler/ChylerLeig_DeGui_217460_600.jpg

[Captain Wonder]

Ms. McPhee

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LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
Katharine McPhee
Annie Get Your Gun
Cabrillo Music Theatre

Sharpshooting rivals battle on Thousand Oaks stage
By Sylvie and Teza Belmond
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Kevin Bailey and Katharine McPhee

If you like the adventurous Old West, this musical’s for you.

Cabrillo Musical Theater’s "Annie Get Your Gun" is a comedic love story that will take you back to the Wild West with a few unexpected turns along the way.

Annie Oakley (Katharine McPhee), is a rugged rifle-toting woman who takes on a challenge against proud world champion Frank Butler (Kevin Bailey), and quickly outguns the star shooter of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show.

Although Butler is astounded that a woman could beat him, show manager Buffalo Bill (Stephen Bishop) sees the potential of this new-found talent. He invites Annie to join his touring company.

And while Annie is determined to win Butler’s affection, it won’t come without several ego wars, battled though song and dance.

The show’s memorable musical score, composed by Irving Berlin, features standards that include "There’s No Business Like Show Business" and "Anything You Can Do."

The actors in this play are skillful singers and dancers in well-choreographed performances.

Katharine McPhee’s portrayal of Annie stands out, and she lights up the stage with her presence. Kevin Bailey is a good fit in role of the stubborn but charming Frank Butler, who won’t easily give up his sharp-shooting supremacy.

Eric Young plays Annie’s little brother, and Tara Baumann and Sofie Thurston play her two young sisters. Other cast members include Noah Rivera, Jaclyn Miller and Sandy Mulvihill.

This Cabrillo presentation is a revised version of the original play, which portrayed stereotypes of women and Indians. In this Buffalo Bill Wild West account, the women definitely don’t stay in their place.

Cabrillo Music Theater is the resident theater company of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza; the nonprofit organization is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

This production of "Annie Get Your Gun," which blends Broadway professionals with local talent, is directed and choreographed by James Mellon and produced by Kevin Traxler. Music director and conductor Curtis Rhodes adeptly leads the orchestra, which is out of the pit and on stage during the performance.

The show continues through March 20 at the Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd, Thousand Oaks. For general box office information, call (805) 449-2787. Performances are slated for tonight, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.


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[dnno1]

You just need a pitch to go into development. That's where WW is now - it's in development. The term "greenlight" is often misused, and it was clearly misused by the New York Post gossip section. Signing a director doesn't mean a greenlight has been given. Sony signed John Singleton to make Luke Cage years ago, and he's still stuck in development hell with the project.

If, or hopefully, when, Warners gives WW the greenlight we'll know it very soon after. Greenlights are usually announced in the trades, often along with a central piece of casting and a tentative or actual release date.

I don't know how you know that it wasn't. According to most sources that I have checked the film is to be released in 2007. Normally a film takes three years to develop and produce. If they are to make that timeframe, the project should be in at least pre-production by now. At this time no one has indicated that the release date will be changing so I think we can only go with that date right now. I also don't think that the producers are obligated to tell us when they were green-lit or not so we may never really know and have to infer from what ever sensible information is available.

[Kane]

Chyler Leigh.
http://img.actressarchives.com/chyler/ChylerLeig_DeGui_217460_600.jpg


You cant be serious?

[dnno1]

You should take into account the fact that those were different times,so it's hard to say those double standards exist given the examples you mentioned.

It's still happening today. The film "Troy" was certainly not casted with Greeks in the major roles, and the same thing goes for "Alexander". Once again this is another statement ("different times") that is just another excuse to exclude someone who is perfectly qualified from the pool.

[Kane]

Shes way too Indian/ethnic-looking, it just isnt WW to me.

And even as an Indian actress, shes pretty average looking.

They could do waaay better than this.

[GL's Light]

I don't know how you know that it wasn't. According to most sources that I have checked the film is to be released in 2007. Normally a film takes three years to develop and produce. If they are to make that timeframe, the project should be in at least pre-production by now. At this time no one has indicated that the release date will be changing so I think we can only go with that date right now. I also don't think that the producers are obligated to tell us when they were green-lit or not so we may never really know and have to infer from what ever sensible information is available.
That 2007 date is tentative. I'm sure you've noticed that tons of comic book films haven't made their tentative release dates. Iron Man was first listed as a 2005 release and then as a 2006 release when New Line Cinema was developing it. It's now going to end up as a 2008 release with Marvel Studios.

Could WW have recently gotten a greenlight behind closed doors? Possibly. But what I'm saying is this: You can't say that a project has definitely been given a greenlight just because a director is signed to develop it. Directors are signed to develop projects all the time, only to get stuck in development hell for years. Getting a greenlight is a big deal, it's generally trumpeted soon after the fact.

[Manic]

You should take into account the fact that those were different times,so it's hard to say those double standards exist given the examples you mentioned.
Uhh... hello! Mask of Zorro and Legend of Zorro! Catherine Zeta-Jones and Anthony Hopkins are Welsh.

[kpjoon]

Katharine McPhee gets my vote :)

[Antonello Blueberry]

That 2007 date is tentative. I'm sure you've noticed that tons of comic book films haven't made their tentative release dates. Iron Man was first listed as a 2005 release and then as a 2006 release when New Line Cinema was developing it. It's now going to end up as a 2008 release with Marvel Studios.
And the fun thing is that at some point the Nick Cassavetes' directed version was greenlit,

Could WW have recently gotten a greenlight behind closed doors? Possibly. But what I'm saying is this: You can't say that a project has definitely been given a greenlight just because a director is signed to develop it. Directors are signed to develop projects all the time, only to get stuck in development hell for years. Getting a greenlight is a big deal, it's generally trumpeted soon after the fact.
Probably not. They need something close to a final draft to budget it and to find a free slot in Warner release schedule to give a go to the movie.

[Fused]

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Just saw Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. . . just a thought. . . Michelle Monaghan

[natnut]

Teen People recently had a photoshoot with Katharine McPhee. Here's the behind the scenes video.

From some of the poses she did, she can totally be Wonder Woman--especially the 2nd last shot of her lying on the the grass propping her head up---now that's your WW right there!

http://rapidshare.de/files/24444034/McPheeverTeenPeopleShoot.wmv.html

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=1C559DAD7E61C080

2 alternative download links of the behind the scenes video above.

[Franklin Richards]

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Dear Lord.


I know I haven't prayed to you in a long time. What with me being an atheist and all, but I just want you to know that I'm not about to let that get in the way of what I want.

If you would be kind enough to make sure that Lucy Lawless is cast as Hyppolyta, I would forever offer you my services. My industry. My chastity. My deepest humility.

Thank you for your time.


In Jack Kirby's name we pray.


Amen.

[Franklin Richards]

:thing: :doom: :thing:

[Katsuro]

It's still happening today. The film "Troy" was certainly not casted with Greeks in the major roles, and the same thing goes for "Alexander". Once again this is another statement ("different times") that is just another excuse to exclude someone who is perfectly qualified from the pool.

That actor doesn't have to actually BE Greek, but she has to be able to pass for Greek. Christian Bale is English, but I completely bought him as an American in Batman Begins. Hell, he was the title character in "AMERICAN Psycho".

[dnno1]

That 2007 date is tentative. I'm sure you've noticed that tons of comic book films haven't made their tentative release dates. Iron Man was first listed as a 2005 release and then as a 2006 release when New Line Cinema was developing it. It's now going to end up as a 2008 release with Marvel Studios.

Could WW have recently gotten a greenlight behind closed doors? Possibly. But what I'm saying is this: You can't say that a project has definitely been given a greenlight just because a director is signed to develop it. Directors are signed to develop projects all the time, only to get stuck in development hell for years. Getting a greenlight is a big deal, it's generally trumpeted soon after the fact.

That is why I used the words "could be" and "may be". In the same instance it can not be certain that the project hasn't been green-lit (which is what you and a lot of others are claiming with certainty). By the way, the claim in the New York Post is supposedly comming from spies on the inside.

[GL's Light]

That is why I used the words "could be" and "may be". In the same instance it can not be certain that the project hasn't been green-lit (which is what you and a lot of others are claiming with certainty). By the way, the claim in the New York Post is supposedly comming from spies on the inside.
No, you went beyond just saying it "could be" or "may be" greenlit, you stated this:

I don't know how you can say that the film has not been green-lit when the project has already hired a director. This usually happens when the film is past the developement stage and in pre-production - after it has received the green light.

Your whole argument was based around the erroneous assumption that if a film has a director signed then it will likely have already received a greenlight. That's not the case.

Anyway, you think WW has probably already been greenlit, I think it hasn't. Let's just leave it that.

[dnno1]

That actor doesn't have to actually BE Greek, but she has to be able to pass for Greek. Christian Bale is English, but I completely bought him as an American in Batman Begins. Hell, he was the title character in "AMERICAN Psycho".

I did a web search and found a site called Dienekes' Anthropology Blog (http://dienekes.ifreepages.com/blog/archives/000310.html). Mr. Dienekes did a study on the average Greek woman and based it on a the faces of 8 greek women. The images of the women can be found at this link (http://www.geocities.com/dienekesp2/moderngreeks/w1/). Dienekes' composite average came up with this image:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/dnno1/greek_woman2.jpg
Average of 8 Greek Women
(morphed image by Dienekes)

Here is an image of Priyanka Chopra:

http://www.beena.com/images/photos/priyanka-chopra-23-b.jpg
Priyanka Chopra

My conclusion is that she (Priyanka Chopra) could easily pass for a Greek person. What do you think?

[dnno1]

No, you went beyond just saying it "could be" or "may be" greenlit, you stated this:



Your whole argument was based around the erroneous assumption that if a film has a director signed then it will likely have already received a greenlight. That's not the case.

Anyway, you think WW has probably already been greenlit, I think it hasn't. Let's just leave it that.

I think my statement actually chanllenges your post which said that it hasn't. it certainly seemed to me that you were saying it with certainty. I also don't see where my post is erroneous when I use the words like "usually". To me usually presumes that there are instances where that doesn't happen. Just for the record, you can look up the topic of filmmaking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmmaking) over at Wikipedia.org to see the standard process of making a film.

Ok, so this discussion has reached a point where I am satisfied with the result. You did say that it was possible that the project could have been green-lit and I am satisfied with that answer.

[GL's Light]

I think my statement actually chanllenges your post which said that it hasn't. it certainly seemed to me that you were saying it with certainty. I also don't see where my post is erroneous when I use the words like usually. To me usually presumes that there are instances where that doesn't happen. Just for the record, you can look up the topic of filmmaking (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filmmaking) over at Wikipedia.org to see the standard process of making a film.

Ok, so this discussion has reached a point where I am satisfied with the result. You did say that it was possible that the project could have been green-lit and I am satisfied with that answer.
Well, I was being magnamimous in acknowledging that a greenlight could've been given recently behind closed doors. Ya never know for sure, but I don't think it has been. In all likelihood WW is still in development. If Joss gets a greenlight and enters pre-production we'll learn of it very soon after the fact.

Wiki pages give a general knowledge of subjects, but they're not always spot-on accurate. Directors are often brought aboard projects in the development phase, especially when they're writer-directors like Joss. The hiring of a director isn't strictly, or even usually, a post-greenlight occurrence.

There, now I'm done. ;)

[dnno1]

Good discussion.

[GL's Light]

Good discussion.
:up:

Back to Taylor Cole and the rest of the girls. :)

[Mysterio]

I don't think so. Throughout the history of film many ethinc characters were played by white actors and no one has complained about it. Cleopatra was an Egyptian queen and I can not think of one time where she was actually played by an Egyptian actress in a major motion picture. I can recall Claudette Colbert and Elizabeth taylor playing the in the role at different times (Colbert was French and Taylor was American, both were white).just a fwiw, but Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian. she was an Egyptian ruler, but she wasn't Egyptian. Cleopatra was Greek.

[dnno1]

just a fwiw, but Cleopatra wasn't Egyptian. she was an Egyptian ruler, but she wasn't Egyptian. Cleopatra was Greek.

This still doesnt make my permise untrue. Throughout the history of film many ethinc characters were played by white actors and no one has complained about it.

[Doink]

Very interesting... if she can act and speak fluent English sans an accent?

http://img159.echo.cx/img159/5109/priyanka20chopra3h1fa.jpg

http://members.aye.net/%7Egharris/blog/priyanka8.jpg

I don't think she looks overly Indian when she's not glammed up in Indian-style makeup, etc.

It's probably bogus though since it comes from an IMDB page that anyone can add to.

[Steelsheen]

I did a web search and found a site called Dienekes' Anthropology Blog (http://dienekes.ifreepages.com/blog/archives/000310.html). Mr. Dienekes did a study on the average Greek woman and based it on a the faces of 8 greek women. The images of the women can be found at this link (http://www.geocities.com/dienekesp2/moderngreeks/w1/). Dienekes' composite average came up with this image:

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b188/dnno1/greek_woman2.jpg
Average of 8 Greek Women

damn she looks familiar. kinda like Anne Hathaway.

but Hathaway is hardly WW material


Here is an image of Priyanka Chopra:

http://www.beena.com/images/photos/priyanka-chopra-23-b.jpg
Priyanka Chopra

My conclusion is that she (Priyanka Chopra) could easily pass for a Greek person. What do you think?

no way dude. Chopra is clearly Indian, a pretty one, but definitely Indian.

and as others has said, i've seen prettier Indians.

[Ben Breeck]

If she can replace the Hindi (or other Indic language) accent with a Greek one (preferrably Attic, Achean, or Koine, not modern), and avoid profile shots of her when they don't absolutely need them, I could see her.

Just, please, no bikini, trunks, or wrestling boots, okay?

[supes_el]

^^ I agree 100% . Taylor Cole

[bulok]

eye candy! yummy!

[chiefchirpa]

If you want WW movie to bomb when starting low (face it Flash or Green Lantern > WW in terms of movie earnings potential) and then this, then by all means go.

[Roy Harper]

She is smokin hot I'll give her that, my only worry is how she acts when on screen and delivering those looks. WW isn't only about looks in the comics. If she does end up cast, I may give her her chance....

[Roy Harper]

There's only one, and her name is Taylor Cole.

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

[Nicola]

Just had to bump this Taylor Cole pic. She's WW for me.

http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/7715/taylorcoleforww1vs.jpg

[Magneto]

She's quite easy on the eyes, but yeah I am curious about her acting ability. As I believe that is probably the most important thing Joss should be looking for. Because if whoever is cast LOOKS good, but isnt GOOD at delivering lines, who wants that? If the character doesnt work, then the movie doesnt work. And we would then be left with something mediocre, or just downright horrible. I have faith in Joss' decision.

[dnno1]

I bought one of her films this weekend titled "Blackmail" (2005) where she played the wife of a police officer. Granted the film was in Hindi with English subtitles, she still played a fairly good supporting role (though it was very small). Her character in the film had a very tolerant and motherly disposition, even though she helped raise a child that was not hers. I have to say that I don't believe the write up on her height (5'9") since when standing next to Sunil Setty, who is listed as 5'11" she looked 6-7" shorter. It was a film with a very touching storyline though (hey there are some dance scenes in Bollywood films that could give a Michael Jackson video a run for it's money). Anyway, it looks like IMDb has removed her name from the database under the role of Wonder Woman so it appears that we can all go back to speculating and suggesting other candidates.

[Superman4ever]

No thanks!

There are prettier girls out there...

[Superman4ever]

An Indian chick that CLEARLY looks NOTHING like WW from ANY incarnation of the character, and Kathrine McPhee are some of the choices going around?

[Manic]

(hey there are some dance scenes in Bollywood films that could give a Michael Jackson video a run for it's money).
I can't speak a word of Hindi, but I love watching Bollywood music videos and musical numbers. 30 men standing across the room from 30 women, dancing off with painstaking choreography on both sides.

But I digress.

[Donnie Darko]

As much as I love Whedon and DC Comics, there is no way I would see a WW movie starring Katharine McPhee.

[Kane]

Agreed. I love Mcphee and I'd so do her without hesitation......but its plainly obvious that she aint no Wonder Woman.

Taylor Cole all the way.

[dpm07]

There is absolutely no reason why this thread could not be merged with the Official Casting thread. This thread should not have been created.

You should have just made your suggestion on the Official Casting thread. The title is deceptive, and leads one to believe that the role is cast. This is not a good way to present a thread.

[Katsuro]

There is absolutely no reason why this thread could not be merged with the Official Casting thread. This thread should not have been created.

You should have just made your suggestion on the Official Casting thread. The title is deceptive, and leads one to believe that the role is cast. This is not a good way to present a thread.

It wasn't a suggestion, he believed that she was officially cast. He was wrong, of course, but I can see why he felt the need to create a thread. He wasn't being deceptive, he was just incorrect.

[natnut]

Agreed. I love Mcphee and I'd so do her without hesitation......but its plainly obvious that she aint no Wonder Woman.

Taylor Cole all the way.
To me it's plainly obvious McPhee IS Wonder Woman :

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5202/ww49pk4wc.jpg

Apparently she also has the acting chops, this in response to a letter sent to TV Guide :

Question: Don't you think Katharine McPhee would make an amazing Wonder Woman? That is, if she's able to act. — Keziah

Ausiello: According to producer-writer David Holden, who cast her in ill-fated mall-based MTV soap You Are Here (aka U R ?), she most definitely can act. "She was very, very convincing," he says of McPhee, who played a high-school outcast living in her younger sister's more popular shadow. And regarding the Wonder Woman thing, I passed your suggestion on to Kat herself when she dropped by our offices yesterday. Naturally she was all for it. "I would need to get a trainer first," she said with a laugh. "I haven't worked out in four months."

[DarKush]

I think this actress is gorgeous, and could definitely fit the mold for WW. Of course it would be her acting ability that would be the question.

But looks wise, she really works. As for the people stating they've seen prettier Indians or women, please tell me where. Because that's where I want to vacation.

[DarKush]

This still doesnt make my permise untrue. Throughout the history of film many ethinc characters were played by white actors and no one has complained about it.

Two roles that I can think of recently were Terry in the Spawn movie and Nefertiti in The Mummy Returns.

[Mysterio]

There is absolutely no reason why this thread could not be merged with the Official Casting thread. This thread should not have been created.

You should have just made your suggestion on the Official Casting thread. The title is deceptive, and leads one to believe that the role is cast. This is not a good way to present a thread.At the time I started the thread, she was listed in the cast credits as "in negotiations" on IMDB. So the title wasn't deceptive, and it wasn't a suggestion. I was passing on what appeared to be reliable info.

[dpm07]

At the time I started the thread, she was listed in the cast credits as "in negotiations" on IMDB. So the title wasn't deceptive, and it wasn't a suggestion. I was passing on what appeared to be reliable info.

Always check and recheck your sources for verifications. "In Negotiations" is a long ways from being cast. You can do better than this. Learn from this, and you'll do well in the future.

You have potential. Keep your head up.

[Mysterio]

Always check and recheck your sources for verifications. "In Negotiations" is a long ways from being cast. You can do better than this. Learn from this, and you'll do well in the future.

You have potential. Keep your head up.jesus, you're an ass.

[Manic]

But looks wise, she really works. As for the people stating they've seen prettier Indians or women, please tell me where. Because that's where I want to vacation.
Two words: Aishwarya Rai

And that's it. They're the two most beautiful women to ever set foot in India.

[Fused]

jesus, you're an ass.

thats some funny-ass ***** right there.

[Magneto]

Two words: Aishwarya Rai

And that's it. They're the two most beautiful women to ever set foot in India.

No arguments heard here.

But I knew Aishwarya Rai would get mentioned the minute I read that question. :D

[dpm07]

No arguments heard here.

But I knew Aishwarya Rai would get mentioned the minute I read that question. :D

Aishwarya Rai is a living goddess. No problems with me if she's cast down the line. Actually, I'd really like to see her make a film in the US.

[Magneto]

Aishwarya Rai is a living goddess. No problems with me if she's cast down the line. Actually, I'd really like to see her make a film in the US.

Thats true.

I read somewhere that Will Smith stated that he loved Aishwarya, and would love to make a movie with you. Not sure about yourself, but my first thought was something George Mcfly said in BTTF ...

"Hey you, get your g*ddamn hands off her!" :mad:

[dpm07]

Thats true.

I read somewhere that Will Smith stated that he loved Aishwarya, and would love to make a movie with you. Not sure about yourself, but my first thought was something George Mcfly said in BTTF ...

"Hey you, get your g*ddamn hands off her!" :mad:

LOL, I remember that! I can see that happening. :up:

[sidkumar]

Ms.Chopra was really annoying when she won miss world. She was annoying in all of her films since (including a recent bollywood attempt at a superhero film- Krissh "shudder").

Bottom line- "for the love of god, NO!!!!!!!"

Whedon just wouldn't do it

[superion]

I don't think so. Throughout the history of film many ethinc characters were played by white actors and no one has complained about it. Cleopatra was an Egyptian queen and I can not think of one time where she was actually played by an Egyptian actress in a major motion picture. I can recall Claudette Colbert and Elizabeth taylor playing the in the role at different times (Colbert was French and Taylor was American, both were white). I can also remember Joey Bishop playing a Native American in the film "Texas Across the River" in 1966, and Ben Kingsley playing Mohandas K. Gandhi in the film by the same name back in 1982. Nobody complained about that. But when someone wants to entertain the notion of a person of color playing a character who appeared to be white in the comic books, thats when people start complaining that it is out of character. Nobody brought up the issue of ethnicity as being important in these intances, but a number of you are now. I find that quite the double standard and out and out racism, dontcha think?.

Just to be historically accurate Cleopatra was not Egyptian so you can't knock Hollywood for that.

[Superman4ever]

To me it's plainly obvious McPhee IS Wonder Woman :

http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5202/ww49pk4wc.jpg

Apparently she also has the acting chops, this in response to a letter sent to TV Guide :

Question: Don't you think Katharine McPhee would make an amazing Wonder Woman? That is, if she's able to act. — Keziah

Ausiello: According to producer-writer David Holden, who cast her in ill-fated mall-based MTV soap You Are Here (aka U R ?), she most definitely can act. "She was very, very convincing," he says of McPhee, who played a high-school outcast living in her younger sister's more popular shadow. And regarding the Wonder Woman thing, I passed your suggestion on to Kat herself when she dropped by our offices yesterday. Naturally she was all for it. "I would need to get a trainer first," she said with a laugh. "I haven't worked out in four months."

To me it is plainly obvious you ARE insane (or mildly retarded), probably too much McPheever going around!

[Brodie_Bruce]

nadia bjorlin
http://www.insomniacmania.com/news/news_2723_1.jpghttp://www.iranian.com/PhotoDay/2002/June/Images/nadia2.jpg

[dnno1]

Ms.Chopra was really annoying when she won miss world. She was annoying in all of her films since (including a recent bollywood attempt at a superhero film- Krissh "shudder").

Bottom line- "for the love of god, NO!!!!!!!"

Whedon just wouldn't do it

Did you see any of her films? I saw one and did not see anything annoying about her.

[dnno1]

Just to be historically accurate Cleopatra was not Egyptian so you can't knock Hollywood for that.

This doesn't change my original premise at all.

[kpjoon]

I must admit, during American Idol I didn't really care about McPhee and was glad Taylor Hicks beat her out. When I first heard some McPhee WonderWoman rumors, I got pissed and said HELLNO! But after giving it some thought, Katharine McPhee definately looks the part and seems to have the body. When I found out she did some acting, it made me like her even more.

McPhee *****es!

[Captain Gandalf]

I didn't vote, because I think only Lucy Lawless could do the role justice.

http://i6.tinypic.com/1z216dg.gif

[Captain Wonder]

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3275/katokmag014tf8ng3un.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1681/katokmag039zt4qy7kl.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2506/katokmag049rt0bd1dt.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7841/katokmag052zv1jw7xp.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7293/katokmag065ym5mz0dd.jpg

[Chris Wallace]

No, you went beyond just saying it "could be" or "may be" greenlit, you stated this:



Your whole argument was based around the erroneous assumption that if a film has a director signed then it will likely have already received a greenlight. That's not the case.

Anyway, you think WW has probably already been greenlit, I think it hasn't. Let's just leave it that.
Maybe it hasn't; maybe the studio is waiting to see who Whedon puts in the lead role. Maybe there's script or budget or even costume approval pending. Who knows?

[GL's Light]

Holy moley, Captain Wonder, Kat looks awesome in that photo shoot! :up:

[natnut]

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3275/katokmag014tf8ng3un.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/1681/katokmag039zt4qy7kl.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/2506/katokmag049rt0bd1dt.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7841/katokmag052zv1jw7xp.jpg

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/7293/katokmag065ym5mz0dd.jpg

This goes to show that Katharine McPhee isn't just limited to sweetie-pie looks like Kane has implied.

And to dnno who said her looks are marginal, well I hope these scans where she looks like a supermodel has cleared up your doubts about her looks.

[kpjoon]

Everytime I see Katharine...
I tell myself "Whedon better have an eye on her"

[Kal-El 8]

I didn't vote, because I think only Lucy Lawless could do the role justice.

http://i6.tinypic.com/1z216dg.gif

Xena as Wonder Woman . :o Now their's an idea. Lucy is familiar with The Amazon Warrior Princess genre. She was Xena: Warrior Princess for 6 Seasons
http://heim.ifi.uio.no/~thomas/lists/images/xena01.jpg

And now she looks smoking hot as D'Anna Biers on Battlestar Galactica

http://www.lucylawless.info/picturearchive/Promo_Pics/gal/TV_Shows/Battlestar_Galactica/Season_2/Final_Cut/bsg-lucy-danna10.jpg

[Captain Gandalf]

Xena as Wonder Woman . :o Now their's an idea. Lucy is familiar with The Amazon Warrior Princess genre. She was Xena: Warrior Princess for 6 Seasons
http://heim.ifi.uio.no/~thomas/lists/images/xena01.jpg

And now she looks smoking hot as D'Anna Biers on Battlestar Galactica

http://www.lucylawless.info/picturearchive/Promo_Pics/gal/TV_Shows/Battlestar_Galactica/Season_2/Final_Cut/bsg-lucy-danna10.jpg

I believe I even heard a rumour that Lucy was in negotiations for the role; don't know if it's true though.

[kpjoon]

She's too old in my opinion

[xwolverine2]

She's too old in my opinion
i saw a made for tv movie with her....and she hasnt aged a day.

she seems WAY too perfect for the role

[Captain Gandalf]

She's too old in my opinion

Nah.. she's in great shape! She's hardly aged...

[BOYWONDR77]

I don't know how many of you on this board have been to Greece but I spent sometime in Turkey and Greece a couple years ago, and besides the landscape being incredible, the women there are sultry and gorgeous and to the (I'm sure) dismay to many of you the women there look a lot like Priyanka Chopra. So being someone that hopes Whedon doesn't f**k up WW like he did Alien ("I heard you were dead." "Yeah I get that a lot") this casting RUMOR is actually the best out of the rumormill concerning the forth coming film.

[Black Canary22]

hi. :)

Can someone please post a pic of Morena Baccarin?

[Lone Wolf]

hi. :)

Can someone please post a pic of Morena Baccarin?

http://www.screamproductions.com/ns/unipremiesb/images/unipremiesb5.jpg

[Captain Gandalf]

hi. :)

Can someone please post a pic of Morena Baccarin?

Here you go :

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zdb4he.jpg

[Philly Phanboy]

hi. :)

Can someone please post a pic of Morena Baccarin?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Funny/bart.gif

:o

[Captain Gandalf]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Funny/bart.gif

:o

http://i6.tinypic.com/1zdc940.gif Cute.

[The Last Meatbag]

Kate Beckinsale or Charisma Carpenter :o

[chesslover]

No Maxi Mounds? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Speedball]

Ok, for me it's a toss-up between Morena Baccarin, Charisma Carpenter and Katherine McPhee.

[The Flash!]

She's hot, but I want someone who can also act out the role. Cause frankly, WW isn't all about her looks.

[echostation]

Priyanka Chopra will NOT play Wonder Woman

There was a recent NDTV (new delhi TV report on Krrish, India's now massive Superhero franchise hit) interview where she said she had some hollywood projects offered her way including a surprising big budgeted comic film of a heroine she admired quite a bit as a younger girl as she used to watch it back in the 80s where it had a limited run on TV in India but she didn't specify which one (obv Wonder Woman tv show) but she's just too busy, plus the fact she was rather reluctant because she doesn't feel she has the honest kind of right look for the big role despite what it could do for her career. She has a big huge solid career already in Bollywood and is actually happy doing the modeling and dance routines and the other roles she has on offer, the girl has like 12 other films in the works over the next several years and has no time to shoot for anything else.

From that interview she came across as very smart, I've seen several of her interviews before, and she was very honest and intelligent about the hollywood projects offered her way. With most of them she can't do due to the preparation of time (she being committed to over a dozen other projects including dialect coaching, accent training, research and prep time) and for some, she feels she doesn't fit the look as for this "big budget action comic picture" (as she quote exactly described it). She at least respects the material very obviously if she felt she didn't fit the look and that was her number one thing with the 7 hollywood projects sent her way. Although she did really really want to be a female baddie type Bond girl much like Xena Onnatop... that was her favorite Bond girl when the subject of both her and Aishwarya Rai being considered as Bond girls in Casino Royale came up.

[Katsuro]

Priyanka Chopra will NOT play Wonder Woman

There was a recent NDTV (new delhi TV report on Krrish, India's now massive Superhero franchise hit) interview where she said she had some hollywood projects offered her way including a surprising big budgeted comic film of a heroine she admired quite a bit as a younger girl as she used to watch it back in the 80s where it had a limited run on TV in India but she didn't specify which one (obv Wonder Woman tv show) but she's just too busy, plus the fact she was rather reluctant because she doesn't feel she has the honest kind of right look for the big role despite what it could do for her career. She has a big huge solid career already in Bollywood and is actually happy doing the modeling and dance routines and the other roles she has on offer, the girl has like 12 other films in the works over the next several years and has no time to shoot for anything else.

From that interview she came across as very smart, I've seen several of her interviews before, and she was very honest and intelligent about the hollywood projects offered her way. With most of them she can't do due to the preparation of time (she being committed to over a dozen other projects including dialect coaching, accent training, research and prep time) and for some, she feels she doesn't fit the look as for this "big budget action comic picture" (as she quote exactly described it). She at least respects the material very obviously if she felt she didn't fit the look and that was her number one thing with the 7 hollywood projects sent her way. Although she did really really want to be a female baddie type Bond girl much like Xena Onnatop... that was her favorite Bond girl when the subject of both her and Aishwarya Rai being considered as Bond girls in Casino Royale came up.

I thought she was up for Wonder Woman, not Batman. :D

[Manic]

I thought she was up for Wonder Woman, not Batman. :D
A long way to go for a Batman joke? Yes.

[Hollywoodland]

It needs to come down to Taylor Cole and Katharine McPhee....thats all I can say.

A pay per view special should decide the winner.

[Two-Face]

Katie Holmes :joker: :D :o

[Red Mask]

Just to be historically accurate Cleopatra was not Egyptian so you can't knock Hollywood for that.

Cleopatra VII wasn't of native Egyptian descent, but she wasn't 100% caucasian.

It wouldn't hurt if Wonder Woman had an olive tan complexion.

[Motown Marvel]

i was curious to see what scarlett johansson would look like, so i did this quick manip....sorry the breast plate on this costume is so lame....
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y226/motownmarvel/WWmanip.jpg

[Black Panther]

Taylor Cole is my Wonder Woman.

[nolan's roll'n]

Katie Holmes :joker: :D :o

lol.

[nolan's roll'n]

I think Charisma Carpenter would do great in this role.

[Chris Wallace]

So many of the ladies suggested are either too hard-looking or too soft; WW should lie somewhere in the middle.

[Two-Face]

Scarlett Johansson as WW come on she's in her 20s isn't she?

[Bad Superman]

Nor do I, but I like this fake casting call.
http://www.10ka20.com/img/priyanka-chopra-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/Bad_Superman/Gobby.gif

[dnno1]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v424/Bad_Superman/Gobby.gif

Bad Superman... Bad Superman.

[DarKush]

Cleopatra VII wasn't of native Egyptian descent, but she wasn't 100% caucasian.

It wouldn't hurt if Wonder Woman had an olive tan complexion.

I also don't think it would hurt for WW to have an olive complexion. This actress also at least looks like she would make a good Talia Al Ghul to me.

[Kal-El 8]

Priyanka Chopra

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1231899/

pics:
http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=mozclient&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&q=Priyanka+Chopra

She looks super hot , but don't trust IMDB . Their full of Bull**** . :o

[nolan's roll'n]

Scarlett Johansson as WW come on she's in her 20s isn't she?

She's a good choice but I still think Carpenter would be great in this role. My second choice is Taylor Cole.

[nolan's roll'n]

http://kratzbuerste.antville.org/static/kratzbuerste/images/monica_bellucci.jpg
Ashley Scott would be great too.

[Cyberella]

Hmmm...I voted for Jennifer Connelly but I also think that Angie Harmon, Lucy Lawless, and Joanie Laurer are also some excellent choices

[Black Canary22]

Thankyou Batman and Captain Gandalf for the pics. :)

How tall is she?

[Lone Wolf]

Baccarin is 5'7".

[Chris Wallace]

http://kratzbuerste.antville.org/static/kratzbuerste/images/monica_bellucci.jpg
Ashley Scott would be great too.
Too old + the accent.

[Chris Wallace]

Baccarin is 5'7".
That's too short for WW.

[Philly Phanboy]

Here's another Missy Peregrym photo from this month's Strut magazine. <click for larger>

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Temp/normal_strutinside1.jpg (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v305/Target-33/Temp/strutinside1.jpg)

[Chris Wallace]

Nice, but how tall is she, & can she act?

[dpm07]

That's too short for WW.

Actually 5'7 is a good height. In heels she'll be 5'10. Ideally, it would be great to find an actress taller than 5'7, but it's unlikely to find any quality ones.

We're probably going to be looking at an actress who's around the 5'7 mark. There's some good ones out there who would do a respectable job that fall in that height range, ie. Morena Baccarin, Taylor Cole, etc. It's a balance of finding the right height and age. One doesn't want any grandmas who are in their mid to late 30's. The ideal age is someone who can do probably 3 films, and who can, in a first film, look younger or older but still have a seasoned way about her that exudes confidence. My personal ideal choice would be an Angelina Jolie or Kate Beckinsale. However, they both are on the cusp of being too old. They'd be great for a one shot Wonder Woman film, but to carry a franchise, it's better to find someone in their early to mid 20's, and probably not older than 30.

Don't worry. We'll have a good candidate for Wonder Woman. Keep trying with the suggestions.

[Chris Wallace]

Maybe.

[porotoparker]

Isla Fisher.

[MalroyChick11]

Chyler Leigh.
http://img.actressarchives.com/chyler/ChylerLeig_DeGui_217460_600.jpg

Haha, I love Chyler! But not as Wonder Woman. She's a gorgeous chick but she doesn't have that Amazon vibe. Still, I just wanted to say: Chyler Leigh rocks!

[Paganus]

5'7" is on the short side. Wonder Woman's statistic is 5'11", and she's often depicted as being taller, nearly as tall as Superman even without heels. It doesn't make sense to cast a 6'3" Superman and then go with a 5'7" Wonder Woman. She needs to look imposing, and height helps greatly with that.

You could maybe go slightly less than 5'8", but only if it's someone with a killer athletic bod (e.g., Jessica Biel or Missy Peregrym) who therefore still looks formidable. It's important that Wonder Woman is gorgeous and feminine; however, she really needs to look like she can take care of business too.

Anyway, my top pick for Wonder Woman is Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, a big girl with dark hair and blue eyes. She seems tailor-made for this to me:

http://img.actressarchives.com/jodilyn/JodiLynOKe_DeGui_1108579_600.jpg
http://www.blazinbeauties.com/images5/jodi_lyn_okeefe/jodi_lyn_okeefe_20.jpg

After that it would be Amelia Cooke:

http://img59.exs.cx/img59/5729/sksfhmapr2005ameliacooke0032tt.jpg

Both women are 5'10" and athletic, not to mention beautiful. Both can act, too.

[Chris Wallace]

Another thing; she can't look pigment-deficient, if you know what I mean. Themiscyra gets plenty of sun; its women should too.

[Paganus]

So she has to be able to tan some? Yeah that's good, I guess—not too hard to come by though.


http://eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/xp/premiere_photo/20050906/03/3735127566.jpg
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe—oops, I mean Wonder Woman.

[Steelsheen]

a little on the chubby side....

can she act?

[dpm07]

5'7" is on the short side. Wonder Woman's statistic is 5'11", and she's often depicted as being taller, nearly as tall as Superman even without heels. It doesn't make sense to cast a 6'3" Superman and then go with a 5'7" Wonder Woman. She needs to look imposing, and height helps greatly with that.

You could maybe go slightly less than 5'8", but only if it's someone with a killer athletic bod (e.g., Jessica Biel or Missy Peregrym) who therefore still looks formidable. It's important that Wonder Woman is gorgeous and feminine; however, she really needs to look like she can take care of business too.

Anyway, my top pick for Wonder Woman is Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, a big girl with dark hair and blue eyes. She seems tailor-made for this to me:

After that it would be Amelia Cooke:

Both women are 5'10" and athletic, not to mention beautiful. Both can act, too.

Like I said before, 5'7 is not too short. That's probably where you'll find a good share of the actresses that could perform the role and be credible. Heels will make a difference as will camera angles. If you've ever filmed anything I'm sure you know that.

Jodi Lynn O'Keefe isn't a bad choice. She'd need to drop a few pounds or tone up, but I could see her pulling it off. She's in no way a first-tier choice, but definitely a candidate.

Amelia Cooke looks great, but the highlight to her career is Species III. Both women look good, and are the right age. Are they good enough actresses to convey a Wonder Woman ideal? It's hard to say. I think with the lack of success of SR, WB will probably be hesitant to let a great unknown take the lead role. They might be leaning more toward Taylor Cole or Morena Baccarin. Both are at that point where they're unknown, but known well enough to capture the Wonder Woman ideal.

Charisma Carpenter is a little too old. She's actually close to 36 years old. That's only 4 years shy of 40, and 40's old enough to be a grandma. A few years ago, and a few tattoos ago, she might have been an option, however she's really not that good an actress. Charisma's got enough tattoos to make a redneck trailer trash wifebeater drool at the mouth.

[Paganus]

Like I said before, 5'7 is not too short. That's probably where you'll find a good share of the actresses that could perform the role and be credible. Heels will make a difference as will camera angles. If you've ever filmed anything I'm sure you know that.

Jodi Lynn O'Keefe isn't a bad choice. She'd need to drop a few pounds or tone up, but I could see her pulling it off. She's in no way a first-tier choice, but definitely a candidate.

Amelia Cooke looks great, but the highlight to her career is Species III. Both women look good, and are the right age. Are they good enough actresses to convey a Wonder Woman ideal? It's hard to say. I think with the lack of success of SR, WB will probably be hesitant to let a great unknown take the lead role. They might be leaning more toward Taylor Cole or Morena Baccarin. Both are at that point where they're unknown, but known well enough to capture the Wonder Woman ideal.

Charisma Carpenter is a little too old. She's actually close to 36 years old. That's only 4 years shy of 40, and 40's old enough to be a grandma. A few years ago, and a few tattoos ago, she might have been an option, however she's really not that good an actress. Charisma's got enough tattoos to make a redneck trailer trash wifebeater drool at the mouth.
Heels and camera angles are fine, but they can only do so much and it's a never-ending issue. And since there are tall actresses available (just as there have been tall actors for the Superman movies), steps like that really shouldn't be necessary. Moreover, from a promotion standpoint, the more she fits the ideal the better.

I don't know that Jodi Lyn O'Keefe needs to drop a few pounds, but yes, she'd have to tone up—as would most anyone else they'd cast—but she's a big girl with a reasonably athletic build. I don't see her having near as much trouble with this as many of the other suggestions would—e.g., especially compared with Morena Baccarin, a relatively frail, unathletic woman with a much smaller frame.

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe has as much or more experience as the other lesser-known actresses being mentioned for this. And Jodi is right on the cusp that you describe: quite a bit of experience, not completely off the radar screen, but still relatively unknown. I see little or no difference between her and Taylor Cole or Morena Baccarin in that department.

I've watched Jodi in quite a few things now, and she clearly has the acting chops for this. So acting ability is no more an issue with her than the others, and probably even less so.

As for Amelia, I agree there isn't much experience there. But I assume they are going to have auditions and that Whedon et al. are capable of making a sound judgment on acting skills, so it seems like a no-brainer to give her a look. Again, don't start out thinking heels, camera angles, and other tricks, put the emphasis on looking at women who fit the mold. They are out there.

I agree that Taylor Cole isn't bad, and I have her at third on my list, after O'Keefe and Cooke. Baccarin, however, doesn't come close to fitting the image, so how she would be a "first-tier choice" I have not a clue. I do agree with you about Charisma Carpenter, though.

[Zigno]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b8/TaylorColeSurfboard.jpg

[dpm07]

I don't know that Jodi Lyn O'Keefe needs to drop a few pounds, but yes, she'd have to tone up—as would most anyone else they'd cast—but she's a big girl with a reasonably athletic build. I don't see her having near as much trouble with this as many of the other suggestions would—e.g., especially compared with Morena Baccarin, a relatively frail, unathletic woman with a much smaller frame.

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe has as much or more experience as the other lesser-known actresses being mentioned for this. And Jodi is right on the cusp that you describe: quite a bit of experience, not completely off the radar screen, but still relatively unknown. I see little or no difference between her and Taylor Cole or Morena Baccarin in that department.

I've watched Jodi in quite a few things now, and she clearly has the acting chops for this. So acting ability is no more an issue with her than the others, and probably even less so.

I agree that Taylor Cole isn't bad, and I have her at third on my list, after O'Keefe and Cooke. Baccarin, however, doesn't come close to fitting the image, so how she would be a "first-tier choice" I have not a clue. I do agree with you about Charisma Carpenter, though.

Actually, Morena Baccarin really radiates that sense of regality that Diana brings. She's also very much interested in the role, and is in the right age bracket. Furthermore, she's close to Whedon, and she was very upbeat about Serenity despite many of her scenes being cut. Whedon also told her he'd make it up to her down the line.

Believe me, I wouldn't complain if Jodi Lyn O'Keefe got the job. I wouldn't complain if it were Taylor Cole or Morena Baccarin either. You do make very good points about Jodi. All three are pretty much on the line similarly with experience, and I believe they would all bring a level of respectability to the role. I'd have confidence in any of those three.

[Edd Extraordinaire]

Ms. McPhee

LA STAGE ALLIANCE 2004-2005 OVATION AWARD NOMINEES
LEAD ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL
Katharine McPhee
Annie Get Your Gun
Cabrillo Music Theatre



http://img309.imageshack.us/img309/4900/kat16ab0km9di.jpg

http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9066/pdvd0277we.jpg

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/7526/062606mcphee033005vq.jpg

http://img310.imageshack.us/img310/3846/030p1xlg2br.jpg

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/2954/8774685mediavast525200680648pm.jpg

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/9012/agyg79jd1em.jpg

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/5283/ihavenothing300ht.jpg


SHE'S A GODDAMN SINGER. SHE CAN NOT ACT. WHAT THE HELL DON'T YOU GET?

[CConn]

So she has to be able to tan some? Yeah that's good, I guess—not too hard to come by though.


http://eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/xp/premiere_photo/20050906/03/3735127566.jpg
Jodi Lyn O'Keefe—oops, I mean Wonder Woman.

I loved her in Nash Bridges.

[Katsuro]

SHE'S A GODDAMN SINGER. SHE CAN NOT ACT. WHAT THE HELL DON'T YOU GET?

You do realize that in the very post you just quoted, there are mentions of her winning awards for acting, right?

Also, typing in all caps (especially when you're wrong) makes you look like a jackass.

[natnut]

As for those who say that Katharine McPhee can't act on TV or Film, apparently she also has the acting chops, this in response to a letter sent to TV Guide :

Question: Don't you think Katharine McPhee would make an amazing Wonder Woman? That is, if she's able to act. — Keziah

Ausiello: According to producer-writer David Holden, who cast her in ill-fated mall-based MTV soap You Are Here (aka U R ?), she most definitely can act. "She was very, very convincing," he says of McPhee, who played a high-school outcast living in her younger sister's more popular shadow. And regarding the Wonder Woman thing, I passed your suggestion on to Kat herself when she dropped by our offices yesterday. Naturally she was all for it. "I would need to get a trainer first," she said with a laugh. "I haven't worked out in four months."

So, no Katharine McPhee isn't just a singer, she started out as an actress and a pretty good one if you believe the directors she's worked with.

Oh and just wanted an excuse to display more of her natural beauty through candids :

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/2210/katharinemcphee2ava3.jpghttp://img112.imageshack.us/img112/6508/katharinemcphee2aajo4.jpg
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4959/katharinemcphee3aba5.jpghttp://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8730/mcphee18azsy5.jpg

[kpjoon]

not only that, but I'm willing to bet that Katharine McPhee can probably act better than most of the names thrown out on this thread.

[Majik1387]

Honestly, Jodi Lynn O'Keefe is the best candidate I've seen in this thread.

[natnut]

Honestly, Jodi Lynn O'Keefe is the best candidate I've seen in this thread.

Hot body. Face too common looking.

[Paganus]

Hot body. Face too common looking.
Okay, now this is getting silly.

http://img.actressarchives.com/jodilyn/JodiLynOKe_DeGui_284796_600.jpg
http://allactress.free.fr/pic/95/5.jpg

If Jodi Lyn O'Keefe's face is "common looking," one could easily argue that Katharine McPhee's is as well.

Moreover, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe fits the profile much better than Katharine McPhee, both in terms of iconic image and physical attributes. Wonder Woman is supposed to be a 5'11" Amazon. So the closer to that the better—all other things being equal— and 5'8" is barely within the range that should even be considered.

Majik1387 (http://www.superherohype.com/forums/member.php?u=15343) has it right: Jodi Lyn O'Keefe is the best candidate for Wonder Woman on this (or probably any other) thread, that is if you're actually thinking about what's best to portray Wonder Woman sincerely and not just trying to make this film a vehicle for your favorite singer/actress.

[Paganus]

What the heck, one more:

http://cdn.maximonline.com/girls/jodi_lyn_okeefe/jodi-lyn-okeefe-gm_l4.jpg

[natnut]

Objectively, Jodi has an asymmetrical face and her jaw is too angular. Her face is too harsh looking.

I agree I'm partial to Katharine McPhee but I also admit Taylor Cole is a strong contender. Catherine Zeta-Jones/Monica Bellucci if they were younger and taller would also be prime candidates. Too bad CZJ is 36yrs and 5'5" only and Belllucci is 5'7" and 41 yrs.

Mr criteria is simple : tall strong looking figure, dignified even-looking facial features that convey strength and feminine warmth in equal parts.

Jodi has the body but none of the facial appeal--she will do well as a runway model but not as a Protagonist that will have the audiences rooting for her on the silver screen.

[GL's Light]

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe would make a good Wonder Woman in most respects - but she has a va-va-voom sexuality that's ever present. It's just part of her being, and I don't think she can turn it off. That's at odds with the innocence and naivete that Wondy will need, at least in keeping with Joss's stated take on the character, and the spirit of the character in the comic books.

Jodi is more in tune with Talia or Catwoman.

[Paganus]

Objectively, Jodi has an asymmetrical face and her jaw is too angular. Her face is too harsh looking.

I agree I'm partial to Katharine McPhee but I also admit Taylor Cole is a strong contender. Catherine Zeta-Jones/Monica Bellucci if they were younger and taller would also be prime candidates. Too bad CZJ is 36yrs and 5'5" only and Belllucci is 5'7" and 41 yrs.

Mr criteria is simple : tall strong looking figure, dignified even-looking facial features that convey strength and feminine warmth in equal parts.

Jodi has the body but none of the facial appeal--she will do well as a runway model but not as a Protagonist that will have the audiences rooting for her on the silver screen.
"Objectively," is this too "harsh looking?"
http://cdn.maximonline.com/girls/jodi_lyn_okeefe/jodi-lyn-okeefe-gm_l1.jpg

For this:
http://www.dccomics.com/media/desktop_patterns/Wonder_Woman_1_800x600.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Wonderwomandodson.png
Or this:
http://www.dccomics.com/media/desktop_patterns/Wonder_Woman_2_800x600.jpg

The symmetry thing is, as can be seen above, nothing more than a red herring.

This movie will be based on the comic book character; i.e., first and foremost, it's a female action role based on a formidable Amazon—the female equivalent to Superman, in fact. It simply will not be taken seriously unless the actress has the physical presence necessary for the role. Jodi has both the desirable facial features—soft but chiseled ("angular"), consistent with the comic depictions—and the physicality required for the role, i.e., a much better choice all the way around compared with someone like Katharine McPhee.

My criteria is also simple: someone who matches as closely as possible the iconic image from comics, etc., and who, more importantly, fits the archetype so the movie isn't taken to be a joke.

Fyi, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe has been acting for over ten years (we're a little past the runway model phase).

[kevinpenni]

eh all these girls suck.... and Katherine Mcphee will never be Wonder Woman either.

[Paganus]

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe would make a good Wonder Woman in most respects - but she has a va-va-voom sexuality that's ever present. It's just part of her being, and I don't think she can turn it off. That's at odds with the innocence and naivete that Wondy will need, at least in keeping with Joss's stated take on the character, and the spirit of the character in the comic books.

Jodi is more in tune with Talia or Catwoman. Too much va-va-voom sexuality!? lol Umm, let's just say I beg to differ.

Jodi is about as close as you're going to find to the "spirit of the character in the comic books," and she can play innocent and naive quite well—I still have an episode from last season's The Evidence on my DVR where she captures those qualities superbly, as part of an awkward moment in a budding workplace romance. Again, she compares favorably with anyone mentioned on this thread.

[jaz-1]

By Dpm07:” Like I said before, 5'7 is not too short. That's probably where you'll find a good share of the actresses that could perform the role and be credible. Heels will make a difference as will camera angles.”

I disagree, Dpm07.

It’s pretty easy to trick the viewer’s perception of heights when you are shooting a simple dialogue scene. But making the lead in a 90 min action movie appear taller can turn out to be very difficult, limiting and costing you tons of money you could spend on other things.

Forced perspective shots with specially designed forced-perspective props, digitally rendering someone taller in a natural looking way – those are tricky things to do.

Sure, Wondy could act with small people, but when she’s walking down a street past some cars, do you want to build smaller versions of the cars just to make it look right? Probably not. (You could shoot from a moving dolly just before her, up and wide angle, but you can’t do that all of the time, so in the end you’ll be writing out many checks to the guys at ILM.)

Hobbits don’t exist, but tall women do. You don’t need ILM to create a digital tall version of your favourite dreamgirl - you just need a talented, tall actress (5’10’’ - 5’11’’).

Jodi Lyn O'Keefe and Amelia Cooke are excellent suggestions btw!

[jaz-1]

Amelia Cooke would be my favourite. A talented, sophisticated, upcoming actress/model/athlete ("Canadian Elite Look of the Year" winner and award-winning ballerina) with a perfect Wonder Woman figure and an aristocratic, beautiful face. She also exudes intelligence and is one of the few actresses of Amazonian height - 5' 10".


Amelia Cooke, 26, 5' 10" (1.78 m)

[natnut]

"Objectively," is this too "harsh looking?"
http://cdn.maximonline.com/girls/jodi_lyn_okeefe/jodi-lyn-okeefe-gm_l1.jpg

For this:
http://www.dccomics.com/media/desktop_patterns/Wonder_Woman_1_800x600.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Wonderwomandodson.png
Or this:
http://www.dccomics.com/media/desktop_patterns/Wonder_Woman_2_800x600.jpg

The symmetry thing is, as can be seen above, nothing more than a red herring.

This movie will be based on the comic book character; i.e., first and foremost, it's a female action role based on a formidable Amazon—the female equivalent to Superman, in fact. It simply will not be taken seriously unless the actress has the physical presence necessary for the role. Jodi has both the desirable facial features—soft but chiseled ("angular"), consistent with the comic depictions—and the physicality required for the role, i.e., a much better choice all the way around compared with someone like Katharine McPhee.

My criteria is also simple: someone who matches as closely as possible the iconic image from comics, etc., and who, more importantly, fits the archetype so the movie isn't taken to be a joke.

Fyi, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe has been acting for over ten years (we're a little past the runway model phase).

A few points :

1-The maxim photo has been air-brushed such that the facial asymmetry so apparent in the candid photos is no longer present. I've actually watched her past movies and the facial asymmetry is obvious, distractingly so if she plans to portray the ultimate in womanhood.

2-notice also that the photo you used to show she's not harsh looking is in the context of her being distractingly dressed in a tight fitting bikini showing the maximum of flesh allowed under PG rules. Focus on her face alone and it's clear she can't pass muster.

3-Nice chiselled features work in the hyperreal environment of comics but WILL look too over-the-top(harsh?) in real life/live action feature films where people prefer their females to retain their soft facial features.

4-Joss has said : NO established actresses. By your own admission, she's been in the business for more than 10 yrs.

5-She's not far and away taller than most of the other candidates--only 5'9".

[StorminNorman]

Okay, now this is getting silly.

http://img.actressarchives.com/jodilyn/JodiLynOKe_DeGui_284796_600.jpg
http://allactress.free.fr/pic/95/5.jpg



Neither of these pictures does anything for me.:down

[jaz-1]

3-Nice chiselled features work in the hyperreal environment of comics but WILL look too over-the-top(harsh?) in real life/live action feature films where people prefer their females to retain their soft facial features.


Wonder Woman has always been drawn with a delicate yet sharp-angled face. A very “classic” comic book look. And it is still very appropriate for the most classic comic book heroine of ‘em all. Plus it’s true to the Greek beauty ideal which the portrayal of Wonder Woman should ideally correspond to (high cheekbones etc.). You really don’t want a Britney Spears babyface here. (And btw, trust me on this, the camera loooves cheekbones.)

[natnut]

Wonder Woman has always been drawn with a delicate yet sharp-angled face. A very “classic” comic book look. And it is still very appropriate for the most classic comic book heroine of ‘em all. Plus it’s true to the Greek beauty ideal which the portrayal of Wonder Woman should ideally correspond to (high cheekbones etc.). You really don’t want a Britney Spears babyface here. (And btw, trust me on this, the camera loooves cheekbones.)

Oh I'm not talking about cheekbones--or else Katharine McPhee with those killer cheekbones would be disqualified. High cheekbones are a well accepted and highly sought after mark of female beauty.

I'm talking about those overly high arched and prominent nose bridges AND especially those jutting, broad angled, masculine-looking jaw lines like Jodi has.

These are what would be described as masculine facial characteristics and would not fit the paragon of female beauty at all(as WW is supposed to embody).

[Paganus]

A few points :

1-The maxim photo has been air-brushed such that the facial asymmetry so apparent in the candid photos is no longer present. I've actually watched her past movies and the facial asymmetry is obvious, distractingly so if she plans to portray the ultimate in womanhood.

2-notice also that the photo you used to show she's not harsh looking is in the context of her being distractingly dressed in a tight fitting bikini showing the maximum of flesh allowed under PG rules. Focus on her face alone and it's clear she can't pass muster.

3-Nice chiselled features work in the hyperreal environment of comics but WILL look too over-the-top(harsh?) in real life/live action feature films where people prefer their females to retain their soft facial features.

4-Joss has said : NO established actresses. By your own admission, she's been in the business for more than 10 yrs.

5-She's not far and away taller than most of the other candidates--only 5'9".
And a "few" counter-points:

1.) I've watched her in several things as well, very recently too; and the facial asymmetry thing is, once again, a red herring. I've seen more than enough of her that I can safely say that.

2.) There are other photos already posted here that I could have just as easily referenced. Perhaps this one is better for you:
http://eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/xp/premiere_photo/20050906/03/3735127566.jpg
Is that really "harsh" looking?

3.) The rules don't change just because it's a female character, and I think most people would say the comic Wonder Woman looks more than enough like a woman, and a very attractive one at that. See, contrary to your fairly narrow-minded views, a woman can be strong, look strong, and yet still be very beautiful. And I hate to inform you of this, but this is not Wimpy Woman - The Movie.

Moreover, Jodi's features—as can be seen above—are not "over-the-top" or "harsh" at all. You make it sound like she's a WWE wrestler or something, which is just plain absurd.

4.) Actually, Joss said no such thing. It is just generally accepted that they will cast a relative unknown, since that seems to be what works best in these situations. Christian Bale had a number of acting credits, going all the way back to 1987 (according to IMDB), and he was still a lesser-known actor when he was cast in Batman Begins. Jodi falls into the same category. She's a far cry from being an A-lister or household name.

5.) She's 5'10", which is a fair amount taller than most of the other candidates (most seem to be in the 5'7" range), and is very near the stated height for Wonder Woman. Thus, once again we have a point that isn't.

[Paganus]

Oh I'm not talking about cheekbones--or else Katharine McPhee with those killer cheekbones would be disqualified. High cheekbones are a well accepted and highly sought after mark of female beauty.

I'm talking about those overly high arched and prominent nose bridges AND especially those jutting, broad angled, masculine-looking jaw lines like Jodi has.

These are what would be described as masculine facial characteristics and would not fit the paragon of female beauty at all(as WW is supposed to embody).
Jeez, What a load of crock. She's clearly a very attractive woman who simply has strong features; there isn't a problem here, so please spare us the drivel.

jaz-1 — You, of course, had it spot on.

[natnut]

Simply put, Jodi looks strong and sexy but not sweet. If all we wanted was strong, we'd go for the current female body-building champion.

Taylor Cole, Katharine McPhee, CZJ or a much younger Monica Bellucci are able to convey both strength and sweetness at the same time in their features.

The main problem with WW as a character already is that audiences will have a hard time relating to a Warrior Demi-goddess. The actress playing her needs to bring some sweetness to the role so that the movie audience can get behind her when she's thrown into perilous situations on screen.

[Majik1387]

Simply put, Jodi looks strong and sexy but not sweet. If all we wanted was strong, we'd go for the current female body-building champion.

Taylor Cole, Katharine McPhee, CZJ or a much younger Monica Bellucci are able to convey both strength and sweetness at the same time in their features.

The main problem with WW as a character already is that audiences will have a hard time relating to a Warrior Demi-goddess. The actress playing her needs to bring some sweetness to the role so that the movie audience can get behind her when she's thrown into perilous situations on screen.

How/When/Where is Wonder Woman considered sweet?

Taylor Cole-Though she has the looks, talentwise not so much.
Katharine McPhee-No. Just no. Enough people have already said why not.
CZJ and Monica Belluci-Looks, check. Talent, check. Age, no. Monica Belluci is too fragile looking for the role and she's too soft-looking; And CZJ, maybe a few years ago, but no.

The actress who plays Wonder Woman doesn't need to bring "sweetness" to the role in order to get audiences behind her; It didn't work for Halle's Catwoman.

[natnut]

Wasn't that the main criticism of the comic WW when she became just an Ambassador-Warrior-Demi-goddess? The mainstream comic reading audience found it hard to relate to her.

What more the mainstream movie audience?

If WW the movie is to ever be a success, they damn well better have a relatable protagonist, not some remote God-like avatar. The choice of the actress is crucial in order to make her character relatable and in order to bring in the female audiences.

You have to think from the perspective of the average movie-goer if you want to make the movie accessible.

And btw Majik1387, saying no repeatedly without thinking up of reasons of your own doesn't make you correct.

[Paganus]

Wasn't that the main criticism of the comic WW when she became just an Ambassador-Warrior-Demi-goddess? The mainstream comic reading audience found it hard to relate to her.

What more the mainstream movie audience?

If WW the movie is to ever be a success, they damn well better have a relatable protagonist, not some remote God-like avatar. The choice of the actress is crucial in order to make her character relatable and in order to bring in the female audiences.

You have to think from the perspective of the average movie-goer if you want to make the movie accessible.

And btw Majik1387, saying no repeatedly without thinking up of reasons of your own doesn't make you correct. No, natnut, you're the one missing the point. She is not a one-dimensional character, which is what you are trying to make her out to be. All you keep talking about is how she should be sweet, soft, innocent, etc., but you continue to ignore the fact that she is also a formidable Amazon warrior. Yes, she's all those other things, as most of us here have already granted, but she's also a superstrong Amazon capable of immense violence when the situation calls for it. The contrast is what makes her a more interesting character, i.e., the one is lost without the other.

And if you think for one moment a "mainstream" audience is going to take a girlie-girl Wonder Woman seriously, you're sadly mistaken. Much less so fans of the comic.

Now, back to Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. I've watched Jodi in a number of things, and she does have a soft side to her. In fact, she can play both sweet and tough very well—exactly what is needed for this! She is not my pick simply because I think she's "strong." (I also love how when you mention strong + woman together, someone has to pull out the female-bodybuilder hammer and try to beat you over the head with it!) She is much more than the one-trick pony you're trying to make her out to be. And if you'd bother to study her in different things, as I have, this will become evident.

[Paganus]

Amelia Cooke would be my favourite. A talented, sophisticated, upcoming actress/model/athlete ("Canadian Elite Look of the Year" winner and award-winning ballerina) with a perfect Wonder Woman figure and an aristocratic, beautiful face. She also exudes intelligence and is one of the few actresses of Amazonian height - 5' 10".


Amelia Cooke, 26, 5' 10" (1.78 m) Not bad; not bad at all. I have her number two on my list right now. I'm sure you saw the pic I posted earlier, but here's another (screencap, actually):

http://www.beyondhollywood.com/ameliacooke/pics/tilt102_5.jpg

But perhaps we're just crazy, and her face is jabberwocked or something and she isn't beautiful enough. LOL

[Vandal Savage]

Taylor Cole-Though she has the looks, talentwise not so much.


I disagree, when I saw her guest starring on Supernatural, she had a very young WW-esque presense, She'd be the perfect choice.

Facially, she looks the part more than any other suggestion and shes of decent height; fits nicely with Bale, Routh and Bosworth just in case.

[Nightwing101]

You guys have no idea what it takes to play WW. I say all of you should take a gander at a woman named Priyanka Chopra, who according to the Wizard Universe website is in talks with Warner Bros. to star in the film. So everyone go look this woman up RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!! PRIYANKA CHOPRA

[Majik1387]

And btw Majik1387, saying no repeatedly without thinking up of reasons of your own doesn't make you correct.

I gave reasons for all except for McPhee becaus many of the posters have already said why she shouldn't be WW; I didn't feel like repeating it.

[Jyn]

i think Jessica Biel would be a great Wonder Woman.

[JBElliott]

She's too cheeky for my tastes as WW, but INMD is reporting that Morena Baccarin (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072555/) will be WW in 2007. Let's hope that's not right.

[GL's Light]

She's too cheeky for my tastes as WW, but INMD is reporting that Morena Baccarin (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072555/) will be WW in 2007. Let's hope that's not right.
It says "rumored" in brackets. It's just the same old speculation we've had ever since Joss was announced as writer/director.

[Paganus]

She's too cheeky for my tastes as WW, but INMD is reporting that Morena Baccarin (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072555/) will be WW in 2007. Let's hope that's not right. Agreed. It's probably more of the same stuff that has floating around since Whedon became involved with the movie. But yeah, let's hope there's nothing to it.

[Chris Wallace]

What about the girl who played the "Angel of Vengeance" in that Smallville episode?

[Paganus]

What about the girl who played the "Angel of Vengeance" in that Smallville episode? I think you mean Denise Quiñones. I've seen her mentioned before. She's a former Miss Universe (2001). I don't know much more than that. But she is tall enough—5'10".

[Chris Wallace]

Is that her name?
In any case, she looks right, she's got the height AND she can act.

[supes_el]

She is the worst actor ever cast on SV. DId you even see that episode. Horrible acting by her. Horrible.

[blksuperman2]

Is that her name?
In any case, she looks right, she's got the height AND she can act.

Pretty she is. Act, she can not. (In Yoda Voice)

[StorminNorman]

She's too cheeky for my tastes as WW, but INMD is reporting that Morena Baccarin (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1072555/) will be WW in 2007. Let's hope that's not right.

If IMDB is reporting it then we know that it is not correct.

[Buho]

Yes. It s Another late-News of IMDB

[natnut]

No, natnut, you're the one missing the point. She is not a one-dimensional character, which is what you are trying to make her out to be. All you keep talking about is how she should be sweet, soft, innocent, etc., but you continue to ignore the fact that she is also a formidable Amazon warrior. Yes, she's all those other things, as most of us here have already granted, but she's also a superstrong Amazon capable of immense violence when the situation calls for it. The contrast is what makes her a more interesting character, i.e., the one is lost without the other.

And if you think for one moment a "mainstream" audience is going to take a girlie-girl Wonder Woman seriously, you're sadly mistaken. Much less so fans of the comic.

Now, back to Jodi Lyn O'Keefe. I've watched Jodi in a number of things, and she does have a soft side to her. In fact, she can play both sweet and tough very well—exactly what is needed for this! She is not my pick simply because I think she's "strong." (I also love how when you mention strong + woman together, someone has to pull out the female-bodybuilder hammer and try to beat you over the head with it!) She is much more than the one-trick pony you're trying to make her out to be. And if you'd bother to study her in different things, as I have, this will become evident.

My point is that all my favorite candidates ARE multidimensional--they project both strength and warmth.

On the OTHER hand, many of the other posters are just choosing candidates based on their ability to look like some male fantasy Amazon sex object with only raw sexuality and aggressiveness as their only qualities--if you pick based on that alone, I predict what will happen. The first week, all the horny fanboys will pack the theatres to see their sex fantasy object, the next week, box office will crash as the mainstream viewers and female audience stay away in droves.

You need actresses that appeal to BOTH male and females in order for the movie to have 'legs'. Picking sexually aggressive looking actresses to appeal to the core comic boy-geek demographic alone is a surefire way to box-office disaster.

[AllThingsComic]

I don't know if this was discussed in previous pages, and I know it's pretty unconventional, but when considering an actor for a role, I like to consider how the person would play off other actors in starring superhero roles. For example, how would Jessica Biel's (just one of the names mentioned, not my pick) WonderWoman play off against Cristian Bale's Batman or Brandon Rouths Superman? Am I crazy, or does anyone else think in this way?

[Buho]

Im with you.

[AllThingsComic]

ok good so i'm not crazy. Thanks.

[Philly Phanboy]

She is the worst actor ever cast on SV. DId you even see that episode. Horrible acting by her. Horrible.

Lies, lies... :yellow:

Pretty she is. Act, she can not. (In Yoda Voice)

...and more lies. :p

:D

[Philly Phanboy]

I don't know if this was discussed in previous pages, and I know it's pretty unconventional, but when considering an actor for a role, I like to consider how the person would play off other actors in starring superhero roles. For example, how would Jessica Biel's (just one of the names mentioned, not my pick) WonderWoman play off against Cristian Bale's Batman or Brandon Rouths Superman? Am I crazy, or does anyone else think in this way?

I sort of feel the same way.

For example if they only did a stand-alone Wonder Woman movie, then I guess that Taylor Cole would be my number one pick. Having Taylor in a JLA movie just doesn't seem a good fit though, so I actually went with another pick in the JLA casting thread. :confused:

[Paganus]

My point is that all my favorite candidates ARE multidimensional--they project both strength and warmth. And I disagree. Katharine McPhee is deficient in the physical attributes required for the role. She does not project strength, certainly not to an extent that would make her the first-tier candidate that you claim she is.

On the OTHER hand, many of the other posters are just choosing candidates based on their ability to look like some male fantasy Amazon sex object with only raw sexuality and aggressiveness as their only qualities--if you pick based on that alone, I predict what will happen. The first week, all the horny fanboys will pack the theatres to see their sex fantasy object, the next week, box office will crash as the mainstream viewers and female audience stay away in droves. Well, I'm not one of them. But I readily admit that I'm looking for someone with the stature, build, and general athleticism needed to be taken seriously as a very formidable character, in what is primarily an action role. This is absolutely necessary if the movie is going to be a success. (Btw, many women appreciate outwardly strong female characters just as much as men do—perhaps even more so.)

You need actresses that appeal to BOTH male and females in order for the movie to have 'legs'. Picking sexually aggressive looking actresses to appeal to the core comic boy-geek demographic alone is a surefire way to box-office disaster. I'm not placing special emphasis on "sexually aggressive looking" actresses when evaluating for this role, and this is really nothing other than more of your hyperbole. I'm merely looking for someone with the physical attributes demanded by the role, for legitimate and very practical reasons. Again, this is an action role first and foremost, and that component must be paid attention to if the movie is going to be taken seriously, by BOTH male and female audiences. Ignoring this, and focusing instead on actresses who utterly lack the physicality required, is an even surer way to box-office disaster.

[Philly Phanboy]

Holy smoke. :eek:

Has anybody seen this year's contestant to the Miss Universe pageant representing Poland? Her name is Francys Barraza Sudnicka and she is a Venezuelan model that has Polish roots (obviously). I don't know much about her, but for those people that thought that Natalie Glebova looked alot like Wonder Woman, have a look at this (http://www.misspolonia.com.pl/gallery/galeria/miss/31_Franys%20Sudnicka_2.jpg). :O:up:

Give her slightly longer hair and some blue eyes and Francys looks remarkably like Al Rio's Wonder Woman come to life. Beautiful, but not soft looking.

[blksuperman2]

Holy smoke. :eek:

Has anybody seen this year's contestant to the Miss Universe pageant representing Poland? Her name is Francys Barraza Sudnicka and she is a Venezuelan model that has Polish roots (obviously). I don't know much about her, but for those people that thought that Natalie Glebova looked alot like Wonder Woman, have a look at this (http://www.misspolonia.com.pl/gallery/galeria/miss/31_Franys%20Sudnicka_2.jpg). :O:up:

Give her slightly longer hair and some blue eyes and Francys looks remarkably like Al Rios' Wonder Woman come to life. Beautiful, but not soft looking.

Yeah she's hot, if she can act then :up:

[Philly Phanboy]

Yeah she's hot, if she can act then :up:

Yeah, she's hot alright, in fact she's listed as one of the favourites going into the Miss Universe contest. Overall I'd say that she looks like she's moderately athletic, has a non-specific ethnic look to her and she doesn't come across as having a "fragile" beauty at all. The "packaging" looks promising.

Maybe somebody could do up a manip. ;)

[Captain Wonder]

http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF/jl/bios/heroes/wwoman/40.jpghttp://img77.imageshack.us/img77/237/peopleoutakes4we8.jpg

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/4976/peopleoutakes6lk8.jpg

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/4868/peopleoutakes7zw5.jpg

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/5580/peopleoutakes2vy8.jpg

[GL's Light]

Holy smoke. :eek:

Has anybody seen this year's contestant to the Miss Universe pageant representing Poland? Her name is Francys Barraza Sudnicka and she is a Venezuelan model that has Polish roots (obviously). I don't know much about her, but for those people that thought that Natalie Glebova looked alot like Wonder Woman, have a look at this (http://www.misspolonia.com.pl/gallery/galeria/miss/31_Franys%20Sudnicka_2.jpg). :O:up:

Give her slightly longer hair and some blue eyes and Francys looks remarkably like Al Rios' Wonder Woman come to life. Beautiful, but not soft looking.
Hello, nurse! :cool:

Maybe Wonder Woman could be a silent film. :)

[Donnie Darko]

if we cast Katherine McPhee as Wonder Woman, we might as well throw in that jackass ?Taylor Hicks? who won American Idol so we can turn this movie into another god-awful suckfest like From Justin to Kelly.

[GL's Light]

Taylor Hicks can play Steve Trevor. Chris Daughtry can play Mars.

[cestro316]

http://www.jaimekoeppe.com/soloman/Warrior_koeppe.jpg
http://www.jaimekoeppe.com/soloman/koeppe_armour.jpg
Jaime Koeppe as Wonder Woman

[Donnie Darko]

ummm... not sure where we're going with that

[cestro316]

Jaime Koeppe, now she would make a great Wonder Woman
http://c.myspace.com/Groups/00015/93/75/15395739_l.jpg
http://c.myspace.com/Groups/00015/00/68/15418600_l.jpg
http://c.myspace.com/Groups/00015/11/46/15396411_l.jpg
http://c.myspace.com/Groups/00015/47/55/15395574_l.jpg

[kpjoon]

with those wrinkles on her legs?
No :(

[Donnie Darko]

not that I'm jumping in to support this choice, because I have no idea who she even is, but WHOEVER gets this role is going to spend time in both the gym and the make-up chair, so her legs won't look like that

[Majik1387]

http://www.unsignedphotos.com/images/c05119.jpg
Jodi Lynn O'Keefe = Best candidate in the thread.
Give her prep and workout time to get to this again and there you have Wonder Woman.

[Lucid]

Joel Silver said, "She'll probably be someone you never saw before, because she's very young, but I think we'll have a good time with it." The phrasing here implies that they've already cast the part, but are waiting to announce it--"she's very young"--not "she WILL be very young."

Do you think they've already cast the part?

[Lucid]

Joel Silver said, "She'll probably be someone you never saw before, because she's very young, but I think we'll have a good time with it." The phrasing here implies that they've already cast the part, but are waiting to announce it--"she's very young"--not "she WILL be very young."

Do you think they've already cast the part?
Just read this from Silver: "She’s young, I don’t think it can be someone you’ve heard of. Once we have the template of the girl, we’ll be able to find her."

So, I guess she's not cast yet... unless he's covering... ;:|

[Steelsheen]

i think they've set their sights in finding an unknown. they're gonna go for the Brandon Routh formula. lets hope whoever they find fits all the qualifications for WW the way Routh did for Superman.

Silver keeps saying that "she's very young". gives me that qeasy feeling that they're thinking of Wonder Girl instead of Wonder Woman

[cestro316]

http://serv2.imagehigh.com/files/ih000001/19851_IMG_4689.jpghttp://serv2.imagehigh.com/files/ih000001/25193_IMG_4032.jpg

http://serv2.imagehigh.com/files/ih000001/30125_img10887lz.jpg
http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/3077/0011cm.jpghttp://img55.imageshack.us/img55/42/000008ep.jpg

[Chris Wallace]

Not feelin' her.

[phoenixflight]

Hey cestro316,

Jamie is only 5' 5". Way to short to represent the Amazon Princess. The actress needs to be at least 5' 8" and taller.

[Borava]

What about Katharine Mcphee...she's a whole lot better looking than most of the girls suggested, and she fits the prequisites the producers are looking for.

5'8 tall
Brunette
Irish & Scottish descent
Nominated for LA Ovation Award
Majored in Musical Theatre in prestigious Boston Conservatory
Lead actress in Annie Get Your Gun
Lead actress in the Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Executive producer for "The Red Herring"
Had small role in Indie film "crazy"
and......the big stigma...American Idol Runner-up.

Here's some pics in which Kat looks very wonder womanish.


http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katinbluedress.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/StunningKat.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katthinking.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katelvis.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/BellyButton1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/grassshow.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/show3.jpg




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She's gorgeous....

[Captain Wonder]

Miss Greece 2006

Olympia Hopsonidou
HEIGHT: 5'11

http://www.jijasali.com/galleries/miss_universe_2006/greece1.jpg

http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/8774/grkb5.jpg

http://media.santabanta.com/gal/mu2006/contestantcloseup/Greece1.jpg

[Donnie Darko]

What about Katharine Mcphee...she's a whole lot better looking than most of the girls suggested, and she fits the prequisites the producers are looking for.

5'8 tall
Brunette
Irish & Scottish descent
Nominated for LA Ovation Award
Majored in Musical Theatre in prestigious Boston Conservatory
Lead actress in Annie Get Your Gun
Lead actress in the Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Executive producer for "The Red Herring"
Had small role in Indie film "crazy"
and......the big stigma...American Idol Runner-up.

Here's some pics in which Kat looks very wonder womanish.


http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katinbluedress.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/StunningKat.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katthinking.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katelvis.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/BellyButton1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/grassshow.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/show3.jpg




***

She's gorgeous....


no... just no

[The Last Meatbag]

http://www.unsignedphotos.com/images/c05119.jpg
Jodi Lynn O'Keefe = Best candidate in the thread.
Give her prep and workout time to get to this again and there you have Wonder Woman.

:up:

[Fused]

Hey guyv, how bouth Kaffryn Mcpheethhh!!! *blows own head off with shotgun****

[natnut]

no... just no

since everyone seems to be under the illusion that repeating an assertion ad nauseum somehow makes it true,

how about YES....HELL YES! Katharine McPhee sure looks the part.

[natnut]

What about Katharine Mcphee...she's a whole lot better looking than most of the girls suggested, and she fits the prequisites the producers are looking for.

5'8 tall
Brunette
Irish & Scottish descent
Nominated for LA Ovation Award
Majored in Musical Theatre in prestigious Boston Conservatory
Lead actress in Annie Get Your Gun
Lead actress in the Ghost and Mrs. Muir
Executive producer for "The Red Herring"
Had small role in Indie film "crazy"
and......the big stigma...American Idol Runner-up.

Here's some pics in which Kat looks very wonder womanish.


http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katinbluedress.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/StunningKat.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katthinking.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/katelvis.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/BellyButton1.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/grassshow.jpg

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n203/mcmuffin_2006/show3.jpg




***

She's gorgeous....

Totally agree. I wish people would just get past the fact that she was on American Idol and judge her on her merits.....

Also, I want to add, Katharine comes from an athletic background--she took extensive dance classes as a child and still retains a lot of flexibility(go see the outtakes of the publicity shoot she did for the launch of the Crown Princess)and also swam competitively for her high school.

[Donnie Darko]

since everyone seems to be under the illusion that repeating an assertion ad nauseum somehow makes it true,

how about YES....HELL YES! Katharine McPhee sure looks the part.

I honestly do not see it at all. Like, wow, dark hair... must be Wonder Woman.