Official Wonder Woman Casting Suggestions [merged-13]

[pimpernel]

Julie Strain was a man. You know that?

LOL seriously? Either way thats totally priceless.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I'd forgotten about morena,she'd be an excellent choice,not to well known,can act,all she needs is stunt training,She's probably got a good chance if whedon directs as he cast her in firefly

 

[pimpernel]

She looks like a girl. I love her in Firefly but... girl.

 

[nolefan32]

LOL seriously? Either way thats totally priceless.

Not according to her bio on IMDb, which credits her birth name as Julie Ann Strain. If that's a boy's name, he was picked on a lot in school, I'm thinking.

 

[pimpernel]

Not according to her bio on IMDb, which credits her birth name as Julie Ann Strain. If that's a boy's name, he was picked on a lot in school, I'm thinking.

Aye but if he/she was willing to get their penis hacked off then i'm sure they wouldn't have batted an eyelid over changing their name.

 

[nolefan32]

Aye but if he/she was willing to get their penis hacked off then i'm sure they wouldn't have batted an eyelid over changing their name.

My point being that was her *birth* name, not what she changed it to after the operation.

 

[nolefan32]

She looks like a girl. I love her in Firefly but... girl.

Maybe it's just me, but I'd sort of prefer a girl to play Wonder Woman. I just can't imagine some big hairy guy running around in the tights and tiara. Actually, I just did imagine it -- and it wasn't pretty. Eww.

 

[pimpernel]

Maybe it's just me, but I'd sort of prefer a girl to play Wonder Woman. I just can't imagine some big hairy guy running around in the tights and tiara. Actually, I just did imagine it -- and it wasn't pretty. Eww.

I meant girl... as opposed to a WOMAN.

 

[nolefan32]

I meant girl... as opposed to a WOMAN.

I figured that's what you meant, but I still couldn't resist. Guess I'm just irresistable.

She's 25 and looks in her mid-20s. There's been talk about maybe the producers might want someone younger so they can have the same actress continue in the tiara and tights for a lengthy franchise. Morena would fit that bill quite nicely. She's not a teenager (i.e., not Wonder Girl), but not old enough to play Princess Diana's mother, either.

I've only seen her play one role, though, and that Inara the prostitute ... rather, *companion* on Firefly. Inara is very prim and elegant, not the least bit physical of a role. Now it's my understanding that in real life, Morena is very much the tomboy and not at all like Inara, but still I know of nothing to convince me she's suited for this role. She doesn't have a history of physical, action-oriented roles. But then that doesn't mean she isn't capable, only that she's not shown it as of yet.

There's also the added element that she's got a very hispanic look to her, which might be considered too much of a departure from the original character. Wonder Woman has always had a very Anglo-European look. That's not to say that a hispanic actress couldn't be considered for the role -- Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example, has been suggested a lot, and except for her age, I could see her in the role.

Morena's also got the problem of notariety -- Warner Bros. has said they don't want a known actress in the role, someone more up-and-coming. Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Lopez both expressed interest early on, and both were passed over, presumably because of their notariety. Morena isn't well known yet, but Serenity is due out next September and has the potential to be a huge blockbuster, making Morena a household name. That wouldn't bode well for her Wonder Woman chances.

 

[Hunter Rider]

I figured that's what you meant, but I still couldn't resist. Guess I'm just irresistable.

She's 25 and looks in her mid-20s. There's been talk about maybe the producers might want someone younger so they can have the same actress continue in the tiara and tights for a lengthy franchise. Morena would fit that bill quite nicely. She's not a teenager (i.e., not Wonder Girl), but not old enough to play Princess Diana's mother, either.

I've only seen her play one role, though, and that Inara the prostitute ... rather, *companion* on Firefly. Inara is very prim and elegant, not the least bit physical of a role. Now it's my understanding that in real life, Morena is very much the tomboy and not at all like Inara, but still I know of nothing to convince me she's suited for this role. She doesn't have a history of physical, action-oriented roles. But then that doesn't mean she isn't capable, only that she's not shown it as of yet.

There's also the added element that she's got a very hispanic look to her, which might be considered too much of a departure from the original character. Wonder Woman has always had a very Anglo-European look. That's not to say that a hispanic actress couldn't be considered for the role -- Catherine Zeta-Jones, for example, has been suggested a lot, and except for her age, I could see her in the role.

Morena's also got the problem of notariety -- Warner Bros. has said they don't want a known actress in the role, someone more up-and-coming. Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Lopez both expressed interest early on, and both were passed over, presumably because of their notariety. Morena isn't well known yet, but Serenity is due out next September and has the potential to be a huge blockbuster, making Morena a household name. That wouldn't bode well for her Wonder Woman chances.

even if serenity is a big hit she still wouldn't qualify as a star as it's an ensemble cast so she'd still be a up and comer,plus she can train for the role like scarlett is for Mi3 or like moss did for matrix,actually given her age,look and connection to whedon she could be the best choice

 

[superion]

FYI, the actress from Firefly is Morena Baccarin, not Monica Baccarin. She is indeed a very beautiful actress who could possibly handle the part. Although the one role I've seen her in was on Firefly, and it wasn't a very physical performance -- I can't say if she'd be up to the physicality of Wonder Woman. But she is indeed talented.

Ah Morena. Didn't watch Firefly enough so couldn't remember the name correctly. I think she is a good choice if you want a unknown for the role which I think would be the best move. I am not sure people like CZJ or Connelly would want to do this movie. It's not like it has guaranted hit written on it.

 

[nolefan32]

even if serenity is a big hit she still wouldn't qualify as a star as it's an ensemble cast so she'd still be a up and comer,plus she can train for the role like scarlett is for Mi3 or like moss did for matrix,actually given her age,look and connection to whedon she could be the best choice

I'm sticking with my first choice of Robia LaMorte. I love Firefly and hence I love Morena, but I think Robia's just a better choice. Robia's also 34 (although she looks considerbly younger), which would satisfy those on here who think 25 is still too girlish.

She's also got the look and the connection to Whedon.

 

[Hunter Rider]

another decent choice,fact is there are enough good options that casting her shouldn't be a problem

 

[pimpernel]

I'm sticking with my first choice of Robia LaMorte. I love Firefly and hence I love Morena, but I think Robia's just a better choice. Robia's also 34 (although she looks considerbly younger), which would satisfy those on here who think 25 is still too girlish.

She's also got the look and the connection to Whedon.

I posted some cool pics of Robia a few pages back. You should check them out.

 

[nolefan32]

I posted some cool pics of Robia a few pages back. You should check them out.

Those are some good photos of her. Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks she's the right actress for the role. Sorry I missed seeing them, but I admit -- joined late and didn't go sorting through all of the nearly 20 pages of posts, many with tons of photos and therefore slow loading. I now know about the nifty search function, so I don't have to repeat the efforts of others anymore.

As for Robia, I wrote her hoping to convince her she'd be perfect for the role. In addition to her own resume (i.e., professional dancer, worked with Joss Whedon, etc.), she has said that the roles she'd most like to do are the ones being done by Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Lopez -- both expressed interest in playing Wonder Woman but were passed over (probably because they're too well known). Her response -- "It would be cool, but they will go with a big-name actress. Thanks, though!!" As I just stated, Warner Bros. has been quite clear they don't want a big-name actress, so I'm not giving up on Robia until she flat-out tells me she's just not interested. I think she would be perfect, provided we can get her to call Joss or Joss to call her.

 

[Metamorpho1977]

Robia would be more suited to Zatanna.

 

[pimpernel]

Those are some good photos of her. Glad to know I'm not the only one who thinks she's the right actress for the role. Sorry I missed seeing them, but I admit -- joined late and didn't go sorting through all of the nearly 20 pages of posts, many with tons of photos and therefore slow loading. I now know about the nifty search function, so I don't have to repeat the efforts of others anymore.

As for Robia, I wrote her hoping to convince her she'd be perfect for the role. In addition to her own resume (i.e., professional dancer, worked with Joss Whedon, etc.), she has said that the roles she'd most like to do are the ones being done by Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Lopez -- both expressed interest in playing Wonder Woman but were passed over (probably because they're too well known). Her response -- "It would be cool, but they will go with a big-name actress. Thanks, though!!" As I just stated, Warner Bros. has been quite clear they don't want a big-name actress, so I'm not giving up on Robia until she flat-out tells me she's just not interested. I think she would be perfect, provided we can get her to call Joss or Joss to call her.

Keep on her case man she at least should audition for it.

I don't think WB have stated they want an unknown tho. I think Bullock and Lopez didn't get it just cos they are bloody awful choices.

And i think WBs concept of "unknown" is not as strict as you think anyways. Ryan Reynolds is being considered for the Flash, Ben Browder was rumoured for GL, Bale got Batman... those guys all had starring roles in TV shows and a few movies already, so i don't think they mean "total unknown"... but of course if a total unknown does come along and blow them away then they'd go with her.

 

[nolefan32]

Keep on her case man she at least should audition for it.

I don't think WB have stated they want an unknown tho. I think Bullock and Lopez didn't get it just cos they are bloody awful choices.

And i think WBs concept of "unknown" is not as strict as you think anyways. Ryan Reynolds is being considered for the Flash, Ben Browder was rumoured for GL, Bale got Batman... those guys all had starring roles in TV shows and a few movies already, so i don't think they mean "total unknown"... but of course if a total unknown does come along and blow them away then they'd go with her.

In the most recent reports about Joss Whedon being up for directing/writing and suggesting Sarah Michelle Gellar or Charisma Carpenter for the role, it's been included that the studio doesn't want Sarah because she's so well known, they want a lesser known actress. Of that pair, Joss prefers Sarah, but Warner Bros. likes Charisma. FYI, I said they want a "lesser known" actress; I agree they're not necessarily looking for a complete unknown, or that would eliminate Charisma, too.

This is just one of those articles ....

Buffy starts battle for Wonder Woman role
http://www.examiner.ie/breaking/2004/12/18/story181020.html
Ex-Buffy stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Charisma Carpenter are allegedly competing for the lead role in forthcoming superhero movie Wonder Woman.

The actresses - who played Buffy Summers and Cordelia Chase in the hit TV series - are battling for the iconic role after their former boss, Joss Whedon, agreed to direct the movie remake of the 70s television show, reports British newspaper the Daily Record.

An insider says: "Joss has told the studio that Sarah is his first choice followed by Charisma. Sarah expressed an interest, but the producers are more interested in Charisma because she is less well known." </SPAN>

 

[pimpernel]

Aye but i think they just mean cos everyone thinks of her as Buffy. Its different with a semi-famous actress who isn't famous for one particular role. They don't come with the sort of baggage that SMG does, they just have the usual baggage.

 

[SolidRoar]

Does anyone know how old is Kim Smith? Never saw her acting, but if she can act, they should give her a shot, too. (along with Tsianina)

 

[nolefan32]

Does anyone know how old is Kim Smith? Never saw her acting, but if she can act, they should give her a shot, too. (along with Tsianina)

Assuming you mean the Kim Smith that was in Catwoman and Van Wilder (IMDb lists more Kim Smiths than I'd care to count), her birthday is March 3, 1983 -- making her 21.

 

[pimpernel]

I figured i'd throw a few more names into the hat. These are kinda left-field but i think they could do really well.

First up... Bobbie Phillips...

Sure her age is on the cusp again, but that really doesn't bother me. She looks sooo much like Lynda Carter in that first pic.

Ashley Judd...

Only 5'7" but she makes up for it in almost every other way... she has the look and the chops and is bad-ass. She was first choice for Catwoman dammit!

If they insist on going younger then maybe Katherine Heigl...

Just darken her hair. Her natural colour is really dark anyways but all the pics of that are from when she was even younger than here.
Her most recent pics show she has even lost the puppy fat and is looking way more womanly than ever...

 

[Erzengel]

I wouldn't mind if Kim Smith was Wonder Woman if she can act.

 

[nolefan32]

Talking about Katherine Heigl, and darkening her hair -- she'd be a better choice than Charlize Theron. I've seen Charlize's name thrown around a lot. I don't deny that Charlize is about as hot as they come, and a very talented actress, but she's also about as blonde and as fair as they come. Put a black wig on her and she'd still look to pale, even with her best spray-on tan, making the wig look really unnatural. And yes, I have seen the pictures of Charlize as Aeon Flux -- the hair looks fake, it only works because it fits the Aeon Flux character.

 

[nolefan32]

There's a lot of talk about who to play Wonder Woman, not just here but all over the bleeding place, and obviously, a truckload of excellent choices. But of the other major role that will more than likely be in the movie, that of Steve Trevor?

I had thought Jonathan Frakes, but at 6'4", he'd completely dwarf most of the actresses suitable for the role of Wonder Woman. The actress doesn't have to be super-tall to pull off the role (high heels on the boots would compensate for a lot), but since she's supposed to be an Amazonian warrior, it would probably be best that her leading man not completely dwarf her to the point she looks like a midget.

So height would be a consideration. Likewise, age when compared to that of the actress playing Wonder Woman -- I for one don't want an 18-year-old Wonder Woman smitten by a 60-year-old Steve Trevor, that would be simply gross. It should also be someone capable of convincing people he is or at least was at one time a lieutenant colonel in the Army Air Corps (or the Air Force if it's set in more modern times, though I'd prefer a World War II backdrop).