Wonder Woman Thread Reborn! - - - - - - Part 15

[DarthSkywalker]

She'd be perfect, and I'd love it. I adore her, and I wish her role as Sif was given the respect her and the character should have imo. They would have a perfect Clark and Diana, with a Bruce with potential.

Words really couldn't describe it if she got the role. I would be so happy.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Agreed, but what does that have to do with Alexander? Since she's never headlined a film and proved or disproved her ability to do so, that argument has no bearing on this discussion.

yeah, it does. I've seen her acting. She doesn't have that "it" in anything I've seen. She's just competent. She doesn't take over the role or inhabit the character like you feel when you see someone nail a role.

Heck, I remember seeing it in Shia on Even Stevens. He stole every scene he was in on that show.

I think she could do okay, but I know it would be easy to find someone better. Assuming she is up for anything WW related.

 

[Lobo]

I just watched the Bones episode with her earlier today

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Im sorry but you're just wrong about that. The chances of a French actress (Or any European actress) getting the part are exactly zero. If she can speak unaccented English then sure. But WW will almost certainly have an American accent or at the most a British-lite accent (think Madonna). This is the reality. Personal preference is irrelevant.

Im assuming that the reasons for this are blatantly obvious, so I wont insult your intelligence by repeating them here. (happy to on request tho)

yeah, i know why.

I also thought they'd never let a non-American play Superman, but look where that got us.

They've tried to find a tv WW three times now, and only cast once, to a disaster.

If it's some Naoomi Rapace type lite accent then they'd take it at this point.

I remember Jaimie from Kyle XY. She was boring in there.

Yeah, that junk was horrible.

 

[Loki882]

yeah, it does. I've seen her acting. She doesn't have that "it" in anything I've seen. She's just competent. She doesn't take over the role or inhabit the character like you feel when you see someone nail a role.

Heck, I remember seeing it in Shia on Even Stevens. He stole every scene he was in on that show.

I think she could do okay, but I know it would be easy to find someone better. Assuming she is up for anything WW related.

She hasn't really been given that chance yet. Also, what is "it" exactly, please explain that to me? She's never done anything close to WW except for Sif, who hasn't been given much to do, so I simply don't agree with you. And really, you want to hold up Shia as a shining example of acting, seriously? Watch the Transformers films and then get back to me.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

She hasn't really been given that chance yet. Also, what is "it" exactly, please explain that to me? She's never done anything close to WW except for Sif, who hasn't been given much to do, so I simply don't agree with you. And really, you want to hold up Shia as a shining example of acting, seriously? Watch the Transformers films and then get back to me.

Um. If Transformers is the only thing you've seen him in then I can't explain what "it" is to you.

That's like saying I've seen Kirsten Dunst in Spiderman 2. She sucks. Or Depp in the Dark Shadows. He sucks.

Shia's a jerk, but the guy can act.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

No. He really can't. He may have been a "good" actor for a kid, but his outings in major motion pictures kind of prove that his child acting was good for a child.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

No. He really can't. He may have been a "good" actor for a kid, but his outings in major motion pictures kind of prove that his child acting was good for a child.

Are you joking? A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. The Battle of Shaker Heights. Lawless.

The dude is good. He's just not as good as he believes he is. Transformers made him think he was better than that kind of movie. Still has a lot of growing to do.


That's why JLaw is better. She was catapulted by Winter's Bone but still doesn't try to go for only headliner roles. She's still working on her craft in blockbusters and indies.

 

[Boom]

All I ask is that the Amazons not be spawn of Kryptonians who landed there 1,000 years ago.

Wow. That actually wouldn't surprise me at all.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Are you joking? A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. The Battle of Shaker Heights. Lawless.

The dude is good. He's just not as good as he believes he is. Transformers made him think he was better than that kind of movie. Still has a lot of growing to do.


That's why JLaw is better. She was catapulted by Winter's Bone but still doesn't try to go for only headliner roles. She's still working on her craft in blockbusters and indies.

I'm not even a J. Law fan. I aint' a hater, more of a... "dislike." t: But I think as it stands now she is what a WW movie needs and she would do well in the role.

As for Shia... Hell yeah, I am as serious as a bacon induced heart attack! If having "it" means being bland and without charisma, then he surely has "it".

 

[ЯɘvlveR]

I think Jaimie would do quite well if she gets it. That Bleeding Cool article just makes me think Hmmmmmm.

Personally I no longer have a horse in the race. I'd be perfectly fine if it was Alexander, Daddario, Areteron etc. All I want is a well made solo movie. If she needs to appear in Superman vs Batman for that to happen then fine. All I ask is that the Amazons not be spawn of Kryptonians who landed there 1,000 years ago.

20,000 years it is then. t:

 

[Wise]

Jennifer Lawrence is pretty, but I don't think her look is right for Wonder Woman.

Jamie Alexander and Gemma Arterton have the goddess like regal look that would make me believe they were blessed by Aphrodite.

 

[NoLaNitE007]

Are you joking? A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints. The Battle of Shaker Heights. Lawless.

The dude is good. He's just not as good as he believes he is. Transformers made him think he was better than that kind of movie. Still has a lot of growing to do.


That's why JLaw is better. She was catapulted by Winter's Bone but still doesn't try to go for only headliner roles. She's still working on her craft in blockbusters and indies.

Yeah. I'm just not big on Jaime being cast WW as of yet at least, but I would accept her if it does happen. I would just rather see Gemma Arterton as WW. The chances of J-Law being cast as WW is slim actually.

If Jaime or Gemma were cast, than you can bet the supporting cast like for Hippolyta would be more A-List types.....like the Jolie, Zeta-Jones' types.

It's interesting though. If Jaime has been cast or even considered as Princess Diana/WW or a combo of the two in an introductory role in the WF/BvsS film, than would WB's really want her say as much as she did about her knowing the plot about BvsS?

Than again, maybe she is being considered for Mercy?

 

[Lobo]

Wow. That actually wouldn't surprise me at all.

That was a rumor making the rounds not too long ago

20,000 years it is then. t:

 

[NoLaNitE007]

Jennifer Lawrence is pretty, but I don't think her look is right for Wonder Woman.

Jamie Alexander and Gemma Arterton have the goddess like regal look that would make me believe they were blessed by Aphrodite.

I agree with this. Gemma and Jaime have more of a that beautiful "goddess" look to them than J-Law.

However, it comes down to acting and who does well in a screentest.

 

[KRYPTON INC.]

Oh Zod... The "There should be no magic in the MOS/DCCU so the Amazons and Atlanteans should be descended or created by the science of Krypton" is starting again. Looks like I may have to dust off all the reasons that's total frakking feetals giz again. SIGH...

 

[roach]

it's amazing how unimaginative people are when it comes to these movies.

 

[NoLaNitE007]

I'd say $140-150m minimum for Wonder Woman, thats on par with Thor, Iron Man and Captain America and most summer blockbusters. They are unlikely to spend $200m like they did on Green Lantern.



I think a Wonder Woman movie would have a big OW if WB's marketing is on par with what they did with Man of Steel. I would think $100m+ is achievable but I'm sure WB would be happy with $80-95m OW.

100-115 million tops should be the budget for a solo WW film. No more.

WB's better not be dumb enough to give a WW solo film a 175-200 million budget. Otherwise, they would be setting it up to fail financially.

 

[TheComicbookKid]

As for Shia... Hell yeah, I am as serious as a bacon induced heart attack! If having "it" means being bland and without charisma, then he surely has "it".

Put down the crack pipe, sir. lol

I wish he wasn't such an a-hole. I still think the guy has a solid career in him but he's too into him self to be anything but a good actor now.

Jennifer Lawrence is pretty, but I don't think her look is right for Wonder Woman.

Jamie Alexander and Gemma Arterton have the goddess like regal look that would make me believe they were blessed by Aphrodite.

I'll admit that the whole idea of a Sif as WW bothers me. It kind of feels like the same mistake that got us Reynolds as GL. WB/DC/fans see Thor making money and think it's just a matter of putting on the same coat and it will work.

Marvel got somewhat lucky and JMS/Copiel had basically given them a blueprint on how to visualize Thor. Same with Brubaker/Hitch/Millar and the Ultimates and 616 Captain America.

At this point, Batman and Superman have had success by not drawing too hard form the comics or other superhero movies. GL tried to be Johns and f-ed it up royally.

This feels like it would be the beginning of just trying to ape Thor. Same way GL was trying to ape Iron Man instead of just acknowledging that Hal Jordan is as interesting as a wooden plank.

 

[jmc]

Why the hell does it bother you? Sif has hardly played a part in 2 Thor movies so far. Honestly, you could change who plays Sif and no-one would be the wiser because frankly the character has been given no screen time of any worth.

 

[J.Howlett]

The key for a WW film to be successful....at least financially, is for the film to maintain budget discipline. WB's/DCE need to keep the production at around 100 million. If they do that and come up with a creative, unique story/script while making a quality exciting product. A profit is guaranteed for a WW film.

A strong is lead is necessary though. Jennifer Lawrence or Gemma Arterton would do the trick ahead of Jaime I think still.

This.

Although, Lawrence wouldn't/shouldn't/can't do it and she's not really right for the role anyway.

 

[DCnightwing23]

Interesting in all the fight sequences Alexander has in Thor 2. Might not be many, or not well choreographed. But from the trailer/tv spots Alexander brings the intensity. And umm Sif was created in 1964... Wonder Woman, 1941. Pretty sure WW inspired the creation of Sif. Don't get me wrong, Sif is a great character but clearly is being mistreated in this film series. Like others have said, the role can easily be recast.

 

[J.Howlett]

Why the hell does it bother you? Sif has hardly played a part in 2 Thor movies so far. Honestly, you could change who plays Sif and no-one would be the wiser because frankly the character has been given no screen time of any worth.

That's one of the reason why it wouldn't shock me if she took the plunge...if the role is for Diana.

She's expressed interest in the past. This would raise her profile tremendously and WB's going to make an effort to give the character a solo film in the future...if audiences respond well to her if she's in this next movie or the next movie.

Jaimie's not stupid, I don't think. She knows what it would mean to play that character.

This rumor has me really curious because looking over Snyder's filmography, he has a way with portraying strong women throughout his films and that dude is crazy enough to give audiences their first cinematic take on Wonder Woman.

The game just got more interesting.

 

[NoLaNitE007]

Put down the crack pipe, sir. lol

I wish he wasn't such an a-hole. I still think the guy has a solid career in him but he's too into him self to be anything but a good actor now.



I'll admit that the whole idea of a Sif as WW bothers me. It kind of feels like the same mistake that got us Reynolds as GL. WB/DC/fans see Thor making money and think it's just a matter of putting on the same coat and it will work.

Marvel got somewhat lucky and JMS/Copiel had basically given them a blueprint on how to visualize Thor. Same with Brubaker/Hitch/Millar and the Ultimates and 616 Captain America.

At this point, Batman and Superman have had success by not drawing too hard form the comics or other superhero movies. GL tried to be Johns and f-ed it up royally.

This feels like it would be the beginning of just trying to ape Thor. Same way GL was trying to ape Iron Man instead of just acknowledging that Hal Jordan is as interesting as a wooden plank.

I don't feel it was Reynolds fault that the GL script wasn't up to par and that Campbell was just the wrong choice to direct a sci fi action film. I think Reynolds did fine in GL.

The overall script and execution is what failed.

Looking back, WB's should have hired proven sci fi action directors like Bloomkamp or Kosinski to tackle the Green Lantern film

 

[jmc]

Virtually ignored is a better word. I've had the chance to see Thor 2 before many in here, there was room for a good subplot for Sif in that film but it was never developed. If Sif hasn't been given any decent story in the series so far I'm doubting she wil be given anything worth while in the future.