We are Amazons!! The Amazonians Casting Thread - Part 1

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Lynda Carter is a TV level actress. If this were a WW show, maybe she could've been Hippolyta, but having her in the part for a big movie will make it seem more like a TV production.

If it were a television show then I would be happy for her to have a good role in it.

 

[Vonter-Voman]

If we're talking about one actor diminishing the quality of a movie, Lynda and probably any actress they actualy get for the role is a better actress than Gal, so if anything their interaction would have the weak link on the protagonist anyway.

Plus, the general audience usually don't care about good acting. Bad acting (and must be really awful) has an impact, but masses don't care about good acting in a summer blockbuster movie as long as it is serviceable. And Lynda's acting is GOOD. You just admittedly haven't seen anything she did and assume things. Being in a movie would actually mean being better directed than in TV.

I've said before, I personally don't care (but would be a bit disappointed), but not having Lynda in the movie (in any form) could actually hurt the success of the movie. It's stupid and seems exaggeration, but I know the WW fanbase very well. And I know we care more about the quality, but the movie has to succeed too. There are already enough stupid complains everywhere, and everything that happens to WW is always divisive.

Think about MoS... there were a lot of comparisons to the Donner films, even though there have been a lot more other Superman adaptations than Wonder Woman adaptations. There are already a lot of complaints about her being an warrior, the costume not being colorful enough, etc etc...

There isn't many of those complaints about Superman in the comics, but there already are a lot about Wonder Woman in the comics, by people who actually have seen the character evolve over time. So I'd imagine the movie version will generate even more controversy.

Most of the complaints about MoS are ridiculous in my opinion and I assume most of you agree, but it doesn't change the fact that it affected the box office. And remember that even then Snyder actually paid homage to Reeve.

At the very least she could voice Athena, if they don't show some gods and just have their voices (like in the animated film). I don't see how could anyone have a problem with that.

 

[The Sage]

Carter looks her age too much to play Hippoylta.

 

[Dark Raven]

I don't think Lynda should voice Athena, unless Athena sounds like an old woman, which I somehow doubt. Better to have her speaking less and just be mainly seen than to be only heard as a voice where that old woman quality will be emphasized.

 

[Vonter-Voman]

Have you listened to her voice in the Elder Scrolls video?
And in any case Athena could actually be an old woman, if they want to be more creative with the Gods. Why is Zeus generally depicted as old if he's immortal? Athena could be older too, would be a visual clue of her wisdom (this is actually how I want Athena to be, regardless of which actress plays her)

 

[Captain Shazam]

I'm ok if Carter cameos as a random woman.

 

[Black Narcissus]

Lynda not being in the movie won't hurt the film. It is the least of its problem.

 

[brandeezy89]

I'm sorry but I highly doubt Lynda's appearance in this movie will effect it in any way. Truth is that the majority of people seeing this movie probably never watched an episode of her WW show. If she's in the movie then I would expect a Stan Lee like cameo. Just do a "You look familiar" scene with a zinger and that should be good enough

 

[Black Narcissus]

She won't do a Stan Lee type cameo. Her words. She actually spoke about being interested in playing Hippolyta. Heh.

 

[flickchick85]

By "us" (not just us in here, but fans in general), who promptly claims "she has an Oscar! she can add depth!" everytime someone suggests somebody else.

I don't see anyone suggesting Kidman is the only choice for the role. Nobody's "overlooking" anybody because Kidman has an Oscar. People are talking about her because she's the one actually in talks to be in this film. And most think she's Hippolyta. That's it. People being against Carter or Lawless or whoever has nothing to do with Kidman.

 

[jokesonm3]

Well as long as their all gorgeous and talented then i'm happy.

 

[Black Narcissus]

I don't see anyone suggesting Kidman is the only choice for the role. Nobody's "overlooking" anybody because Kidman has an Oscar. People are talking about her because she's the one actually in talks to be in this film. And most think she's Hippolyta. That's it. People being against Carter or Lawless or whoever has nothing to do with Kidman.

 

[Black Narcissus]

This interview was Kidman's best comedic performance. Lawd.


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[I SEE SPIDEY]

Wait is an argument being made that not having Lynda Carter involved will hurt the film at the box office? Wow.

I guess in order to make Man of Steel 2 a hit they have to feature a CGI Christopher Reeve in a decent sized supporting role and in order to make the solo Batman a hit they have to give Adam West a good role as well and why not just throw in Keaton for good measure as well? DC has a sure fire way to make all of their films a hit expect Aquaman, I mean there is no old actor whom is only known for playing Aquaman in an old show or movie. So that project is ****ed.

Getting an old television actor in 2008's The Incredible Hulk sure helped that film to record numbers. I mean it almost beat Iron Man and The Dark Knight that summer!

 

[Angel0fDeath]

Didn't Lynda Carter say a while ago that she didn't like Gal as WW ?

 

[jokesonm3]

I believe that was Lucy Lawless.

 

[Dark Raven]

Didn't Lynda Carter say a while ago that she didn't like Gal as WW ?

All I recall is her saying she didn't like the failed TV pilot, but then again, that could've been someone else about something else.

 

[flickchick85]

This interview was Kidman's best comedic performance. Lawd.


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That. Is. Amazing.

 

[Micromind]

Didn't Lynda Carter say a while ago that she didn't like Gal as WW ?

No.

“I’ll have to wait and see. I hate to comment on something that I haven’t seen and I’m very supportive of Gal Gadot. I’m very supportive of them doing Wonder Woman, putting her in any capacity. I think she needs to be out there. … It’s high time somebody took a chance and did it and so I’m really happy about that.”

http://screenrant.com/gal-gadot-wonder-woman-costume-lynda-carter/

 

[Airwings]

Connelly or CZJ for Hippolyta. Theron can be Hera instead.

Kidman shouldn't be in WW.

 

[jokesonm3]

Connelly or CZJ for Hippolyta. Theron can be Hera instead.

Kidman shouldn't be in WW.

Guessing you haven't seen the casting news yet.

 

[Airwings]

I just stated my old opinion again. But I know it's no longer possible.
I mourn over the fact that the Eva Green rumour was false too.

However I still see a chance that my wish comes true with finding actresses for Diana's sisters

 

[Willi Berg]

However I still see a chance that my wish comes true with finding actresses for Diana's sisters

It will be cool to see the other Amazons and who they cast for those roles.

 

[Airwings]

Asia Argento, of course. And Franka Potente

 

[KillerWolf]

Didn't you suggest them for Catwoman?

Anyway, now we can assume who'll play Hippolyta - Wright, Anaya or Thewlis.