5 actresses who should play Wonder Woman in the DC universe of James Gunn

Wonder Woman fans can be easily criticized, because DC Studios chief James Gunn confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that a new film “Wonder Woman” was being written right now. But fans should not expect to see Gal Gadot as Diana, because although it is the third film “Wonder Woman” live, it will be almost a restart, not a series of “Wonder Woman 1984.” (Sorry, Connie Nielsen.)

Wonder Woman Silver Screen’s previous films were part of the now dead DC universe. We are about a month by seeing if the Gunn DC universe took two years to rise with “Superman”. So far, from DC Trinity (Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman), we only have David Corenswet as Superman. But Gunn do have plans for the other two.

Batman (in particular, the Batman who made his cameos in the “creature commandos” of Gunn) should play in “The Brave and the Bold”. Directed by Andy Muschietti, this film will see Bruce Wayne in partnership with his son, Damian Wayne / Robin. How will it work with “The Batman Part II” with Robert Pattinson in 2027? TBD!

So far, we did not know that DC Studios was going to make a film “Wonder Woman”, but the clues were there. One of the first projects announced by the studios was a television series focused on the origins of the Amazons – the Greek tribe entirely woman to which Diana belongs. One of the bad guys of “creature commandos” was the Circe of the Amazon witch (generally an enemy of Diana), and Wonder Woman herself was cameo in a vision sequence.

With the restart of “Wonder Woman”, I hope that errors in past films can be corrected. (None of the nonsense “Diana is the daughter of Zeus” this time, please.) Better still, Wonder Woman will no longer support the unworthiness of having been played on the silver screen by actress Gal Gadot!

Which actress should he suit Wonder Woman’s Lasso then?

In 2023, Monica Barbaro appeared in the romantic comedy “at midnight”. She played Sophie Wilder, a Hollywood actress appearing in a superhero film (and she spoke to / film about her “at midnight” experience.)

Barbaro has shown a potential for action star in “Top Gun: Maverick” from 2022. There she played Natasha Trace, one of the next generation of fighter pilots (calling: Phoenix). To play Phoenix, Barbaro has become as torn as any of his male co-stars and the film was not shy to show it. But it is more than a simple physical presence.

Monica Barbaro is also an actress nominated from the Oscars thanks to her performance as the legend of the folk singer Joan Baez in “A Complete Uncomfort”, the biopic Bob Dylan by director James Mangold. Barbaro’s scenes as Baez are mainly shared with Timothee Chalamet like Dylan; They have a lot of chemistry, but you can feel its star power shine even more than his. “Wonder Woman” would be (ideally) to leave Barbaro is a star that no one can measure.

Superficially, Monica Barbaro has just received the good magnificent look for Wonder Woman too.

The Gunn DC universe should certainly seek rising stars. The one who has no previous superhero baggage is Naomi Scott. She started her screen on the Disney chain screen, appearing in the underestimated “lemonade” (mainly “breakfast forms a group”).

Now, the take -off of Scott’s star has made a little trip thanks to the 2017 “Power Rangers” and “Charlie’s Angels”. But Scott returned to remind us of his talent in “Smile 2.” From 2024. It was a sequel that completely exceeded the original and a large part of his strength rests on Scott as Skye Riley, a pop star and a convalescent drug addict. She starts to be hunted down with something a lot Worse than an obsessed fan; No matter how self -destructive Skye is, Scott keeps her anchored character and the audience rooted for her.

As Wonder Woman, Scott would probably not have been able to use his singing skills (unless Meister music presents itself). But I will highlight another of her Disney roles as Wonder Woman-Esque: Princess Jasmine in live action “Aladdin”. It’s not a good film, don’t get me wrong, but Scott is pretty good in it! The reinvention of Jasmine’s film, a princess who wants to use his power to help people, gives a taste of how Naomi Scott could play Wonder Woman.

One (the only problem with Scott as Wonder Woman is that it is short (apparently 5 ‘4). Wonder Woman is generally represented as large, almost or as large as Superman and Batman. (Compare the past Wonder Women: Lynda Carter A 5’ 9 and Gal Gadot is 5 ’10). It is not disqualifying By any section, but always something to consider as DC studios weigh the options for its new Diana.

A long time ago, the director of “Mad Max” George Miller had to make a legal film League who put himself aside just Before, it was to start shooting. But Miller was still able to work with his choice for Wonder Woman – Megan Gale – when he threw him in his 2015 opus, “Mad Max: Fury Road”. This photo, with the wonderful woman who has never been, also presents an actor who kill As next Wonder Woman: Courtney Eaton.

Eaton (who was 16 years old when “Fury Road” shot in 2012) played Cheedo The Fragile, one of the Warlord Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne) wives. These days, she is better known for the showtime series “Yellowjackets”, about a women’s football team that crashes in the Canadian desert and fights to survive. Eaton plays Lottie Matthews, the unstable prophet convinced that there is a superior power that guides her and his friends. “Yellowjackets” is a program on women, blocked far from civilization, destroying themselves, unlike the Amazons that are built and a utopia.

Part of the pleasure of “Yellowjackets” is that it is a showcase for some of the best young actresses that work – Courtney Eaton is no exception. She plays Lottie as sad and tormented but also very scary. Lottie is also a character of a strong conviction; Eaton could channel this side in Wonder Woman and play a stronger, more fierce and more resolved character, the one who really helps people like Lottie tries and does not succeed. Eaton has a kind smile, the one Diana would give back to a young girl who looked at her. In general, Eaton checks so many boxes for the traditional look of Wonder Woman.

Wonder Woman preaches a message of love and peace, but it is also a person of action. She should look like and be like someone who could Beat, because Spoiler Alert, it can!

Actress Katy O’Brian would easily adapt Wonder Woman and not just Because she already has the muscles for the game. O’Brian appeared in a small part of “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” of 2023 as a Jentorra, a foreign warrior in the quantum field. If Wonder The studios will not give Katy O’Brian a huge role, then DC Studios should.

The part that led people to pay attention to Katy O’Brian was in “Love Lies Saiding” of 2024, an essential addition to the cannon of the film Buff Women. She played Jackie Cleaver, a body builder who is involved with the director of her gymnasium, Lou Langston (Kristen Stewart). Jackie, taking steroids to prepare for a competition, murdered JJ (Dave Franco), the abusive husband of Lou’s sister, Beth (Jena Malone). The lovers go through an infernal return, but end up getting their happy end. (Another reason to throw O’Brian – that Wonder Woman is queer, as it is supposed to be.)

As Jackie, O’Brian’s curly hair and the huge muscles make her the spitting image of Wonder Woman by George Pérez. Katy O’Brian is an action movie star waiting for the perfect part and Wonder Woman could be that.

The race favorite to play Wonder Woman is Adria Arjona. She has I was on a recently role, of his roles on television (Bix Caiten in “Star Wars: Andor”) and in the film (“Hit Man” by Richard Linklater). Arjona has been a lot helped by her comedy skills, but her performance as Bix shows above all how she could tackle a more serious role and action like a superhero. While Bix must compromise in a morally gray universe, Diana would let Arjona play a headlight of hope.

Wonder Woman fans do not launch Arjona like Diana just Because she is a popping and very talented actress. She also worked with the man in charge before.

Arjona’s first feature film, “The Belko Experiment” in 2016, was written by James Gunn. Gunn likes to reuse the actors; Nathan Fillion appears in almost all his films, for example. So, if he will (probably) play a role in the cast of the new Wonder Woman, he might want someone with whom he worked before. It would not be a hiring of nepotism, however, because Arjona continued to prove why she deserves her roles with each news she takes.

During the press tour of season 2 of season 2, Cinemablend interviewed Arjona about the speculation of his game Wonder Woman. Obviously, she did not confirm anything, or if Gunn even spoke with her to be in the DC universe, but she said “I like James Gunn” and crossed her fingers in hope.

As Diana, Adria Arjona would be charming, funny and capable Wonder Woman we need and deserve.