Joss Whedon

GOLD wrist cuffs could be flying as Catherine Zeta Jones faces a battle for the title role in Wonder Woman.

Kate Beckinsale, who has a seven-year-old daughter Lily with former partner Welsh actor Michael Sheen, has reportedly joined the race to play the lycra clad heroine in Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon’s film.

The British actress, now married to movie director Len Wiseman, is in negotiations with Whedon, according to Hollywood rumours.

Insiders claim Whedon is "very happy" with Beckinsale, after confirming last week that production on his highly anticipated adaptation of the comic book will begin filming in early September.

Zeta, Buffy stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Charisma Carpenter and teen queen Lindsay Lohan have been linked to the coveted role, which was played on TV by Lynda Carter.

Carpenter even remarked she was putting off having a second baby in the hope of landing the dream role.

There’ll be red bustiers a-flying, mark our words!