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Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

Tuesday 14 December 2004, by Webmaster

BUFFY’s Whedon Pursued For Fox’s X-MEN 3 After All?? But Negotiating To Do WB’s WONDER WOMAN Instead?? HowButWhat????

I am - Hercules!!

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” mastermind Joss Whedon may write and direct a big-screen “Wonder Woman”? While Fox is still secretly pursuing Whedon for “X-Men 3”??

I tell you it’s crazy enough to be true!

This could be a hoax, but I find it at least a little hard to believe anyone would go to the trouble of making up something this unbelievable!! Moreover, this source seems to have the knowing of much, and is aware that, back in October, Whedon told the world that Fox never approached him about directing a third X-Men feature. Of course, October was a long time ago. Simon Kinberg (he’s the fellow who did those uncredited rewrites for “Catwoman” and “Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle”) has probably had time to turn in his draft of the “X-Men 3” script. So file this under “rumor.” But if it turns out to be true, remember you heard the Whole Whedon Wonder Woman What here first ...

Dear Moriarty, Harry and Herc:

I’ve sent in the odd movie review to Harry before, but never something like this. This is so good, so COOL - and so confirmed by multiple sources (hey, people hang out with work friends), that I wanted to give Ain’t It Cool the world exclusive on this.

Joss Whedon is in final negotiations with Joel Silver and Warner Bros. to write and direct WONDER WOMAN for Summer 2006. Joss Whedon. Joel Silver. WONDER WOMAN. 2006. That’s right, baby!!! Ain’t it cool?

The only possible thing standing in this picture’s way is X-MEN 3. I know what’s been said, but Fox is still coming after him hard to direct that, and that’s a tough thing for a guy like Joss to pass up. But he probably will. For WONDER WOMAN.

Call Joel Silver and ask him about it. I’m serious, this is very real. Negotiations are ongoing, but this could break in the trades any day. Guys, I’m giving you the exclusive because I’m such a fan of your site, but in a day or two, I’m going to send the info to other places as well...I’m that psyched about it, and I think that Joss’s legions of fans should know how close they are to to gold-braceletted greatness.

So anything else I can do to prove my rightousness, email me back and I’ll do it. Do your due diligigence, call Joel Silver, call anyone you want, and get this news out there. Because you guys deserve the exclusive, and the world deserves Joss Whedon’s Wonder Woman.

Keep up the great work!

[spy name withheld]


13 Forum messages

  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    15 December 2004 02:50, by Hallie
    Yeah! Joss is the world’s biggest feminist, I’m sure he’d love to. And get Charisma to star! (Unless that porn thing hurt her chances, which I heard it did).
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    15 December 2004 05:55, by Anonymous
    I really hope this isn’t true.
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    15 December 2004 12:37, by chinga747
    I dont think it did at all!! but apart from that, if Joss is going to direct it, I think we can forget about Charisma doing it. The way she was treated, I dont see them working together ever again.
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    15 December 2004 12:45, by Anonymous
    Joss HATES Charisma so she’d have no shot at this job on any level if he is involved. If Joss does it instead of amazon princess Wonder Woman we are going to get Willowy-Geek Wonder Woman. He probably will have a good story though.
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    15 December 2004 14:49, by Anonymous
    I don’t think he hates Charisma. She just isn’t a very good actrees. And Cordelia isn’t a good character also.
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    15 December 2004 16:28, by Anonymous
    id love it if jessica alba starred on that one o.o
  • I think that Sarah Michelle Gellar was supposed to have that part. That would be great Joss and Sarah Back again....I dont think Charisma would be good for the part ,nothing against her.
  • What’s with all these people that think they know how Joss feels about Charisma? Give me a break! All you know is hearsay and rumors. But you state it like it’s fact and everyone should know it. The fact is, no one but those who were involved in both Joss and Charisma’s lives *personally* know. He may hate her, he may not. But it’s not for someone that’s just going by rumors on the world wide web to say.
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    17 December 2004 20:07, by Hallie
    Oh, I dunno....I just heard that they were seriously considering Charisma.....she’s not the greatest actress, but she’s kinda got that quality about her. *shrugs* Personally, I’d prefer an unknown, but that’s probably not as likely.....
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    19 December 2004 03:37, by Anonymous
    Make Charisma Wonder Woman! She’s infinitely better than SMG, and the previous rreviewer was dead wrong, Cordelia WAS an awesome character.
  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    20 December 2004 02:53, by Anonymous

    Please let Charisma get this role, even if its for no other reason than preventing SMG from getting it, I don’t some CC naysayers believe, but there is no way in hell SMG is better for the role than Charisma in any way, shape or form.

    Pray that Joss loses his chance at directing, if not, then put aside his stubborn grudge and LET CHARISMA PLAY THE ROLE SHE WAS BORN TO PLAY!!!

  • > Joss Whedon to write and direct Wonder Woman movie ?

    1 January 2005 04:22, by Anonymous
    Charisma Carpenter Wonder Woman? When I heard this rumour long ago I was horrified! She cannot play the beautiful and delightful Princess Diana of Themiscyra! Both SMG and CC are horrible choices for Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman is an exotic character who is very idealistic! Both of them are horrible choices. It’s most likely he’ll pick someone else. Plus I hope Joss ends up doing the third X-Men movie... he’s doing a great job on Astonishing X-Men!
  • I think I would be perfect for the role of Wonder Woman. I’m an actress, and I’ve been the biggest WW fan my whole life...you should see my collection!!! When I was little, I was always WW for Halloween. I always said that if they made a WW movie that I would so desperately want to play WW. As of now I hear they are looking for a ’fresh face’ instead of using someone famous. I would do anything for that role! Any amount of training, my God! I would sacrifice so much to play WW!!! Besides, I’ve always thought that someone who is a fan of a superhero should play the part because a fan would be twice as dedicated. I always thought Kevin Smith would be a great director for this movie because he’s such a comic book fan. I think Joss is the right person though because I think he can bring a different type of story line and some great twists!