Wonder Woman Thread Reborn! - Part 7

[ЯɘvlveR]

Originally Posted by Hal Jordan

Why not take a stage actor, not a model, not a commercial actor, but a stage actor with a little experience. An actress who has the right height, the right look of Wonder Woman and work with her, get her acting abilities up to par, get her in a 6 month training program, work with her in every single way and when you're ready to shoot after those 6 months, you have Wonder Woman.

They did this with Chris Reeve for Superman, talk about being at the right place at the right time, as well as Lynn Stalmaster the casting director seeing something in him, we got the perfect Superman. A skinny kid, but they got him into the gym and they worked with him.

The same can be done for Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. Don't just pick somebody who doesn't want to go the distance to bring her character to life on the screen. They have to make her look believeable as a tough as nails Amazonian, just as Chris Reeve made you believe a man could fly and actually was built, so does Wonder Woman to a certain degree of course.

Go with a nobody with stage acting on their resume. They are the best and know their craft.

obviously we should expect that wb leave no stone unturned if they want this to work, and finding the best possible actor for this role has to be one of their top priorities, but i think it all boils down to selling it to the masses. there are few actors that can drive these sort of vehicles, and even fewer female actors that can. like charlize theron for instance.

while she maybe 36, she's got just about all of the attributes you'd want in an actor for a project of this magnitude. she actually be WB's answer to RDJ.

[ЯɘvlveR]

Originally Posted by Project862006

yes i am sure gina's next performance in fast and the furious 6 should challenge this thespian's acting range

if its good enough for the rock, its good enough for gina. don't see anyone *****ing about him possibly being lobo.

apparently, its not enough that i say, gemma would be a good choice, i have to drop any semblance of an opinion because it doesn't subscribe to the train of thought that some of you dip****s have.

[Majik1387]

Because the Rock has a charisma and he actually has done a number of movies to find his niche and to build his resume. Carano didn't have people rushing to see Haywire.

[ЯɘvlveR]

you need to get some sleep. stop burning the midnight oil making all those manips, its affecting your cognitive reasoning.

nobody is disparaging the rock as an actor, numbnuts over there tried to put down fast and the furious as a franchise by implying that it would be below someone like gemma in comparison to gina.

surely, its no byzantium, cause of course, vampire films are artistically so against the grain from what we've been getting from hollywood.

[Project862006]

Byzantium is actually directed by neil jordan so yes it is something better

[ЯɘvlveR]

of course it will, cause you have a time traveling delorean. tell me, was it as good as spielberg's war of the worlds?

[Project862006]

why you so upset bro?

because we arent supporting an mma fighter for a super hero sorry unlike you and red mask we care about acting and not saying the cop out answer well it's just WW i dont think we need great acting

[aNarcHy2day]

Seriously, Revlver... why ARE you so upset?

See, I think I was the first, at least in this chain, to mention Gina (and I think I did a huge favour since this thread was going towards KStew picking the role up!) and I still want Gina as Wondy. But all the other people are entitled to their opinions without the risk of someone bursting an artery in anger. So, please dude...

Back to the thread...

I like Gemma, yes. Acting for five years and all but I just can't see a Wonder Woman in there. Maybe she will surprise me. I dunno. And yes. Gemma is a better actor than Gina but we haven't given Gina enough of a chance to prove herself, I believe. Also, Gemma's no RDJ. I think they are looking at Cavill to be their RDJ. Gemma or anyone (still hope its Gina) who gets the WW role would probably have to be the Scarlet Witch or something. Not that daunting now, is it?

[Red Mask]

I saw Gemma in Clash of the Titans. It was a good thing she didn't come back in the sequel.

[Red Mask]

Originally Posted by ЯɘvlveR

obviously we should expect that wb leave no stone unturned if they want this to work, and finding the best possible actor for this role has to be one of their top priorities, but i think it all boils down to selling it to the masses.

Expect nothing. They've been working on it for years now. What makes the recent news of a new writer any different?

[Crazy Flakes]

I think the current WW project will fall flat, just like all of the others have. They chose an awful writer and if it doesn't get stuck in development hell (which will most likely happen) it'll probably be a half-assed job that tanks at the box office a la Green Lantern. But what concerns me the most is that the studio will probably see it as a sign that female-led superhero movies can't have box office success. Wonder Woman is my absolute favorite superhero and it's a damn shame that the studios' own blindness and greediness will never allow for a good WW movie to happen.

[TheComicbookKid]

I'm going to be optimistic and say history repeats itself. Kelley's version was the 21st century version of the Crosby pilot and the next iteration will be the well-received version of Carter.

[KingMadness]

SINCE WHEN DID GEMMA ARTENTON BECOME MERYL STREEP?

You guys act like Gemma is this great actress, yeah okay pal if you like her then you like her but don't make her better than she is. She's not better than some of the other decent actresses out there.

1) Can Gemma act as fierce as Gina? Hell to the no.
2) Can Gemma act as confident as Gina? Hell to the no.
3) Can Gemma fight as good as Gina? Hell to the no.
4) Does Gemma sound like a goddamn barbie doll? Hell to the yes.
5) Does Gina sound very similar to the actress who voice acted Wonder Woman in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited? Hell to the yes.

Susan Eisenberg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jtboLKri9A

Gina Carano's voice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOTkW...watch_response

[ЯɘvlveR]

Originally Posted by aNarcHy2day

Seriously, Revlver... why ARE you so upset?

See, I think I was the first, at least in this chain, to mention Gina (and I think I did a huge favour since this thread was going towards KStew picking the role up!) and I still want Gina as Wondy. But all the other people are entitled to their opinions without the risk of someone bursting an artery in anger. So, please dude...

Back to the thread...

I like Gemma, yes. Acting for five years and all but I just can't see a Wonder Woman in there. Maybe she will surprise me. I dunno. And yes. Gemma is a better actor than Gina but we haven't given Gina enough of a chance to prove herself, I believe. Also, Gemma's no RDJ. I think they are looking at Cavill to be their RDJ. Gemma or anyone (still hope its Gina) who gets the WW role would probably have to be the Scarlet Witch or something. Not that daunting now, is it?

why am i being asked why I'm upset? some of these guys get to be passive aggressively dickish, but i don't get to? i haven't derided anyone's choice in any of these forums. in fact, its been quite the opposite actually.

did i not say gemma would be a good choice?

just because i don't sound like an idiot in comparison to some of these deluded, cognitively challenged snobs doesn't mean I'm being a tool for the sake of being a tool. if they were a little more respectful in tone, they'd get respect, since they're not, they can go **** themselves.

[ЯɘvlveR]

Originally Posted by Crazy Flakes

I think the current WW project will fall flat, just like all of the others have. They chose an awful writer and if it doesn't get stuck in development hell (which will most likely happen) it'll probably be a half-assed job that tanks at the box office a la Green Lantern. But what concerns me the most is that the studio will probably see it as a sign that female-led superhero movies can't have box office success. Wonder Woman is my absolute favorite superhero and it's a damn shame that the studios' own blindness and greediness will never allow for a good WW movie to happen.

yeah. you'd think they'd learn from their past mistakes. because of what we know of dc, i think the best we could hope for is for the actor chosen in the lead role to be someone with the chops and the name to be able to carry it (like charlize theron) and hope that they exercise due diligence in a sequel.

[KingMadness]

Originally Posted by Crazy Flakes

I think the current WW project will fall flat, just like all of the others have. They chose an awful writer and if it doesn't get stuck in development hell (which will most likely happen) it'll probably be a half-assed job that tanks at the box office a la Green Lantern. But what concerns me the most is that the studio will probably see it as a sign that female-led superhero movies can't have box office success. Wonder Woman is my absolute favorite superhero and it's a damn shame that the studios' own blindness and greediness will never allow for a good WW movie to happen.

Completely agree with you. The biggest omen was getting one of the guys who wrote for Green Lantern the travesty to write for Wonder Woman. My God, they've learned nothing.

Also one last thing on Gemma "Meryl Streep" Artenton

She was atrocious in gems such as Clash of the Titans and Prince of Persia, I've actually never seen her act good, and I've never seen her in a good movie.

[Jordacar]

I'd like to bring up Abbie Cornish for WW. She was the only one of the Sucker Punch ladies who actually looked formidable.



And if WB wants this to be their answer to Thor, they could do worse.

[Project862006]

Originally Posted by KingMadness

SINCE WHEN DID GEMMA ARTENTON BECOME MERYL STREEP?

You guys act like Gemma is this great actress, yeah okay pal if you like her then you like her but don't make her better than she is. She's not better than some of the other decent actresses out there.

1) Can Gemma act as fierce as Gina? Hell to the no.
2) Can Gemma act as confident as Gina? Hell to the no.
3) Can Gemma fight as good as Gina? Hell to the no.
4) Does Gemma sound like a goddamn barbie doll? Hell to the yes.
5) Does Gina sound very similar to the actress who voice acted Wonder Woman in Justice League and Justice League Unlimited? Hell to the yes.

Susan Eisenberg:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jtboLKri9A

Gina Carano's voice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOTkW...watch_response

lololol

wow why not just get some female wrestler then

seriously do you people not even care about acting at all??

since all it seems you care about is how tough she looked and how she can fight who gives a damn if she can emote lol

[Crazy Flakes]

What I find quite striking is that it seems as though most of the Wonder Woman suggestions thus far have been based on who would look like Wonder Woman (or, better yet, who would look attractive in a leotard). You would never see that in a casting thread for a male superhero. I don't care if the actress is 5', 200 lbs, and Asian as long as she has the charm, charisma, strength, and dedication to pull off the role. And you can't understate the importance of having a good supporting cast - what draws me to Wonder Woman's lore is that it emphasizes the importance of female bonds, and the other Amazons should be cast accordingly and play a large part in the film.

And besides, DC just needs to take a step back from live action films and stick with animated films until it can get its **** together. Save for Nolan's Batman franchise every single DC live action film for the past decade or two has been crap, and I doubt upcoming films like MoS will break that mold. And with Geoff Johns as DC's creative consultant I'm very pessimistic about future DC projects, but then again, I'll find any excuse to bash Geoff Johns.

[ЯɘvlveR]

Originally Posted by Jordacar

I'd like to bring up Abbie Cornish for WW. She was the only one of the Sucker Punch ladies who actually looked formidable.



And if WB wants this to be their answer to Thor, they could do worse.

she'd be a good choice, though i think she'd have the same problem that some might have with charlize in that, she doesn't look like a natural brunette. some darker brows my change that.

[KingMadness]

Originally Posted by Project862006

lololol

wow why not just get some female wrestler then

seriously do you people not even care about acting at all??

since all it seems you care about is how tough she looked and how she can fight who gives a damn if she can emote lol

How much emoting did Lynda Carter have to do? How much emoting did the WW from JL and JLU have to do? The most she ever has to do is either be compassionate, or flirt with Trevor and that's not hard. Wonder Woman isn't like most girls who are highly emotional, or cry, or are nuts, Wonder Woman is a pretty fierce and stern woman who has a tender core. Your not gonna see her acting all emotional unless she is angry.

[Red Mask]

Why not her sister instead? Isabelle Cornish.

[Crazy Flakes]

Originally Posted by KingMadness

How much emoting did Lynda Carter have to do? How much emoting did the WW from JL and JLU have to do? The most she ever has to do is either be compassionate, or flirt with Trevor and that's not hard. Wonder Woman isn't like most girls who are highly emotional, or cry, or are nuts, Wonder Woman is a pretty fierce and stern woman who has a tender core. Your not gonna see her acting all emotional unless she is angry.

First of all, that comment on "most girls" is so offensive on so many levels.

Secondly, the beauty of Wonder Woman is that she is like "most girls." Unlike many male superheroes whose "strength" is shown through either being emotionless or being aggressive, Diana shows her emotions. She's empathetic, emotional, and compassionate. That is what makes her strong and that is the core of her character.

There are so few writers who can do Diana justice because of this - they equate strength with traits that are considered masculine and they make Diana into a shallow, emotionless, hotheaded, one-dimensional sexbot. Great writers like Greg Rucka show Wonder Woman as a multi-dimensional, passionate, and, yes, emotional character. I just hope they can portray her in film, but seeing as so few writers can truly capture her I doubt a popular superhero screenwriter would pull it off.

[ЯɘvlveR]

Originally Posted by Red Mask

Why not her sister instead? Isabelle Cornish.

any ideas as to how tall she is? she looks a lot more like the sterotypical diana.



her features are a little rounder then abbie's.

a little video of abbie, to give you a feel for ambassador diana.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ent...-1226418291370

[Project862006]

she looks too young like 18 years old lol