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Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

Erik Davis

Monday 3 April 2006, by Webmaster

Here’s what we know right now: Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly) is re-visiting the character of Wonder Woman and bringing an updated version to the big screen. However, since the film was announced, a slew of names have come and gone, leaving us with absolutely no idea who will finally land the coveted role.

Over the last few weeks, we’ve reported on all of the Wonder Woman rumors, debated who should and shouldn’t play the sexy, kick-ass superhero, while listening to all of you comment and tell us your opinion. Well, now it’s time to get serious. Since Whedon can’t seem to decide who he wants for the role, we’re going to help narrow down the selection for him. It’s time we take a stand people! This is Wonder Woman we’re talking about - let’s attempt to make it so Joss doesn’t screw this up.

The following is a list of seven actresses who should definitely not be playing Wonder Woman. I feel, as a community, if we can keep adding to this list, then eventually it will be narrowed down enough to a point where we will all agree on the perfect name. The perfect female. The perfect Wonder Woman.

Britney Spears - Since we’re not casting Blunder Woman, I shouldn’t have to try too hard to convince you why Britney would not make a good Wonder Woman. First off, having just had a baby and rumored to be pregnant yet again, physically I’m quite sure Spears couldn’t cut it. Secondly, Joss Whedon would instantly lose his entire fan base, as well as any further posts from me on Cinematical. And last, but certainly not least, the girl can’t act.

Katie Holmes - While Katie does have the whole cute brunette thing going on, do you actually believe Master Tom would let her take this kind of role? And even if he did let her become Wonder Woman, there’s no way he would grant her permission to wear the classic costume. Face it, Katie’s pretty smile and adorable voice was perfect for Dawson’s Creek, however she couldn’t even handle a dramatic moment with Dawson without crying - can you imagine her taking on Wonder Woman? That’s the point, we don’t want to imagine it. Next!

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - Last time I checked, Wonder Woman was not an anorexic billionaire. While there’s definitely room to fit the character into their merchandising empire, these girls are just way too delicate for the role. I mean, I guess if one of them accidentally breaks in half during shooting, then at least we have a back up. Right?

Sharon Stone - Sorry Sharon, there are no gratuitous sex scenes for woman over 40 to be found in this superhero flick. While the audience would probably love to see Wonder Woman get down with her bad self, something tells me there’s just too much fake, plastic evil behind Stone’s... eyes. RuPaul - It’s probably best that, for the role of Wonder Woman, Joss chooses someone who didn’t disappear from the spotlight ten years ago. Not only that, but a 6-foot something drag queen may not do so well at the box office.

Dame Judi Dench - Well, if anyone would walk away from the role of Wonder Woman with an Academy Award nomination, it would be Dame Judi. It really doesn’t matter what the woman is in, anything she touches seems to turn to award statue. However, the age and hottie factor will definitely pose a problem...unless Joss is gearing his film towards people above and beyond their fifties.

Hugh Jackman - Yeah, I know he’s not an actress, but at this point, he’s proved himself worthy of playing a comic book superhero. I say we let Hugh grow his hair out again, slap some make-up on him and let him have fun with it. Hey, what if we had him dress as Wolverine and team up with Wonder Woman? Seeing as folks are looking to milk that character as much as they can, it may not be such a bad idea. No?

Is there anyone else who belongs on this list? Speak up now or forever hold back those awful comments once a decision has been made.


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9 Forum messages

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    3 April 2006 22:59, by Anonymous
    Please for goodness sake, NO LYNDSEY LOHAN!!!!!!

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    3 April 2006 23:50, by Brent
    Charisma Carpenter.. she looks like wounder woman. I think she really could pull the part off

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    4 April 2006 02:53, by Anonymous
    This is a stupid poll. I’m sure other than maybe Katie Holmes, none of the people above have even been considered for the roll. I mean come on, Rupaul.

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    5 April 2006 22:28, by Anonymous
    that’s why it’s funny dipshit.

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    6 April 2006 03:59, by Anonymous
    Who doesn’t love rupaul or Dame Judi? Haha.

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    6 April 2006 07:07, by Jocelyn
    Well, clearly there are many many women who should not play Wonder Woman. I vote for Gina Torres to be the one to do it!!!

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    24 April 2006 13:31, by Archangel

    Some interesting names have been offered by these various reports, and I do not doubt that Whedon has a difficult task ahead of him. Nonetheless, I would like to make a bid that the role should go to Charisma Carpenter for the following reasons.

    Familiarity: As a veteran of both "Buffy" and "Angel," Carpenter is known to Whedon and his style of direction. Carpenter also brings with her a certain fan-base of viewers who would love to see the actress stretch herself.

    Ability: Carpenter has shown an ability to take what was initially a one-dimensional character Cordelia Chase and show both growth and maturity. And while her character on "Vernoica Mars" was little more than a plot device, her brief role on "Charmed" showed that she can transcend typecasting. She deserves the opportunity to explore new opportunities.

    Appeal: As mentioned before, Carpenter has a loyal fan-base that gives her a certain audience draw. At the same time though, she is a relative unknown to mainstream audiences that will promote the movie on its own merits, rather than became another star vehicle.

    Visual: Close your eyes and imangine Charisma Carpenter in the Wonder Woman costume.

    In conclusion, Charisma Carpenter is the ideal blend of experience and freshness, personality and abilty, intelligence and beauty to pull off the ultimate heroine.

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    9 June 2006 00:59, by Anonymous
    Indian actress and former beauty queen, Aishwarya Rai should be the next Wonder Woman.

  • Joss Whedon - "Wonder Woman" Movie - Actresses who should not play the role

    29 May 2007 18:16, by noor
    I think wonder women, needs to be someone who actually looks like her in the justice league, someone tall, dark long brown hair, some one with a tanny complexsion or south-asian complexsion, wonder women has distinct south-asian features long hair, big eyes, ect but many ppl have not seen many asian people with these features, but many asians do have these features, but are not in the public eye, since they stay away. What the problem is now days is that fims are being made, with characters who might not look like actually the comic hero figures. Okay, a person cannot look exactly like a super hero figure, but can have majourity of characteristices of a comic hero. I do not think Mary-kate can be wonder women, since firstly shes really ill & i do not think she is even a woman yet. However Prianka & Catherine fit the characteristics of wonder women. Many Pakistanis, indians, americans do fit the role, but seriousely i think they need someone that is not known, since then the person would fit the role more, since we associate hollywood stars with certain traits. i think it would be more effective & stay at the box office for long if they have an ordinary non-holiwood star person e.g. spderman & superman are played by previously unknown people, & they were not played by hollywood celebrities, howvever obviously now they are. who agrees with me in what i had to say?