Cool News
TV Guide: Whedon WONDER WOMAN A Weality''
“TV Guide has learned …”
TV Guide’s Mike Ausiello appears to confirm Monday the rumor we reported last Tuesday regarding Joss Whedon being close to a deal to write and direct a “Wonder Woman” feature for Warner Bros. and producer Joel Silver.
(Hey, I just remembered something. On a visit to the fabulous “Serenity” set last summer, Ain’t It Cool asked Whedon what his favorite movie was, and the Buffiverse mastermind said it was probably Warner Bros. and Joel Silver’s “The Matrix.” Hey now.)
“Meanwhile, there's no word on who Whedon may tap to fill Lynda Carter's satin tights,” continues Ausiello, “but I'm going to go out on a limb and throw Sarah Michelle Gellar's name into the mix.”
Mike, if you’re reading this (and something tells me you might be), I’ll bet you $200 Gellar’s dainty toes do not find their way into Princess Diana’s big-screen boots. I could be wrong, but I think fans might be skittish if the actress playing the famed Amazon warrior weighed less than 99 pounds.
5’8” “Serenity” star Summer Glau, 23, seemed less than shocked to hear word of Whedon Wonder Woman when the folks at Inland Empire Strikes Back interviewed her last week at Universal’s “Meet the Fockers” premiere. Glau even came prepared to name her choice to play WW: her 5’10” 35-year-old “Serenity” co-star Gina Torres. Another veteran of that “Matrix” trilogy. Hey now.
I could spend the rest of the day imagining hot actresses doing one-footed spins.
Those latter-day “Matrix” movies also co-starred 5’10” 40-year-old Italian hottie Monica Bellucci.
5’11” Netherlands native Famke Janssen just turned 39, but she got away with playing the girlfriend of James “Cyclops” Marsden, who’s eight years younger.
5’10” Charlize Theron (29) and 5’11” Nicole Kidman (36) are also bona fide foreigners, but expensive bona fide foreigners.
Charisma Carpenter (34), the tallest of the Scooby girls at 5’7 and change, has big American breasts, and to me looks more like Wonder Woman than any of these movie actresses.
Speaking of Americans, 6’ Uma Thurman (34) and 5’9” Jennifer Garner (32) have been depicted beating up boys in the past.
Brazilian "Serenity" star Morena Baccarin (25) also looks perfect for role, save for being maybe a little shrimpy.
Does Canadian Evangeline Lilly (25) have any plans for her “Lost” hiatus? She’s only 5’6” - but there was that bathing scene in the pilot that convinces me she’d fit the role.
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
(Hey, I just remembered something. On a visit to the fabulous “Serenity” set last summer, Ain’t It Cool asked Whedon what his favorite movie was, and the Buffiverse mastermind said it was probably Warner Bros. and Joel Silver’s “The Matrix.” Hey now.)
“Meanwhile, there's no word on who Whedon may tap to fill Lynda Carter's satin tights,” continues Ausiello, “but I'm going to go out on a limb and throw Sarah Michelle Gellar's name into the mix.”
Mike, if you’re reading this (and something tells me you might be), I’ll bet you $200 Gellar’s dainty toes do not find their way into Princess Diana’s big-screen boots. I could be wrong, but I think fans might be skittish if the actress playing the famed Amazon warrior weighed less than 99 pounds.
5’8” “Serenity” star Summer Glau, 23, seemed less than shocked to hear word of Whedon Wonder Woman when the folks at Inland Empire Strikes Back interviewed her last week at Universal’s “Meet the Fockers” premiere. Glau even came prepared to name her choice to play WW: her 5’10” 35-year-old “Serenity” co-star Gina Torres. Another veteran of that “Matrix” trilogy. Hey now.
I could spend the rest of the day imagining hot actresses doing one-footed spins.
Those latter-day “Matrix” movies also co-starred 5’10” 40-year-old Italian hottie Monica Bellucci.
5’11” Netherlands native Famke Janssen just turned 39, but she got away with playing the girlfriend of James “Cyclops” Marsden, who’s eight years younger.
5’10” Charlize Theron (29) and 5’11” Nicole Kidman (36) are also bona fide foreigners, but expensive bona fide foreigners.
Charisma Carpenter (34), the tallest of the Scooby girls at 5’7 and change, has big American breasts, and to me looks more like Wonder Woman than any of these movie actresses.
Speaking of Americans, 6’ Uma Thurman (34) and 5’9” Jennifer Garner (32) have been depicted beating up boys in the past.
Brazilian "Serenity" star Morena Baccarin (25) also looks perfect for role, save for being maybe a little shrimpy.
Does Canadian Evangeline Lilly (25) have any plans for her “Lost” hiatus? She’s only 5’6” - but there was that bathing scene in the pilot that convinces me she’d fit the role.
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
Mike, if you’re reading this (and something tells me you might be), I’ll bet you $200 Gellar’s dainty toes do not find their way into Princess Diana’s big-screen boots. I could be wrong, but I think fans might be skittish if the actress playing the famed Amazon warrior weighed less than 99 pounds.
5’8” “Serenity” star Summer Glau, 23, seemed less than shocked to hear word of Whedon Wonder Woman when the folks at Inland Empire Strikes Back interviewed her last week at Universal’s “Meet the Fockers” premiere. Glau even came prepared to name her choice to play WW: her 5’10” 35-year-old “Serenity” co-star Gina Torres. Another veteran of that “Matrix” trilogy. Hey now.
I could spend the rest of the day imagining hot actresses doing one-footed spins.
Those latter-day “Matrix” movies also co-starred 5’10” 40-year-old Italian hottie Monica Bellucci.
5’11” Netherlands native Famke Janssen just turned 39, but she got away with playing the girlfriend of James “Cyclops” Marsden, who’s eight years younger.
5’10” Charlize Theron (29) and 5’11” Nicole Kidman (36) are also bona fide foreigners, but expensive bona fide foreigners.
Charisma Carpenter (34), the tallest of the Scooby girls at 5’7 and change, has big American breasts, and to me looks more like Wonder Woman than any of these movie actresses.
Speaking of Americans, 6’ Uma Thurman (34) and 5’9” Jennifer Garner (32) have been depicted beating up boys in the past.
Brazilian "Serenity" star Morena Baccarin (25) also looks perfect for role, save for being maybe a little shrimpy.
Does Canadian Evangeline Lilly (25) have any plans for her “Lost” hiatus? She’s only 5’6” - but there was that bathing scene in the pilot that convinces me she’d fit the role.
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
I could spend the rest of the day imagining hot actresses doing one-footed spins.
Those latter-day “Matrix” movies also co-starred 5’10” 40-year-old Italian hottie Monica Bellucci.
5’11” Netherlands native Famke Janssen just turned 39, but she got away with playing the girlfriend of James “Cyclops” Marsden, who’s eight years younger.
5’10” Charlize Theron (29) and 5’11” Nicole Kidman (36) are also bona fide foreigners, but expensive bona fide foreigners.
Charisma Carpenter (34), the tallest of the Scooby girls at 5’7 and change, has big American breasts, and to me looks more like Wonder Woman than any of these movie actresses.
Speaking of Americans, 6’ Uma Thurman (34) and 5’9” Jennifer Garner (32) have been depicted beating up boys in the past.
Brazilian "Serenity" star Morena Baccarin (25) also looks perfect for role, save for being maybe a little shrimpy.
Does Canadian Evangeline Lilly (25) have any plans for her “Lost” hiatus? She’s only 5’6” - but there was that bathing scene in the pilot that convinces me she’d fit the role.
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
5’11” Netherlands native Famke Janssen just turned 39, but she got away with playing the girlfriend of James “Cyclops” Marsden, who’s eight years younger.
5’10” Charlize Theron (29) and 5’11” Nicole Kidman (36) are also bona fide foreigners, but expensive bona fide foreigners.
Charisma Carpenter (34), the tallest of the Scooby girls at 5’7 and change, has big American breasts, and to me looks more like Wonder Woman than any of these movie actresses.
Speaking of Americans, 6’ Uma Thurman (34) and 5’9” Jennifer Garner (32) have been depicted beating up boys in the past.
Brazilian "Serenity" star Morena Baccarin (25) also looks perfect for role, save for being maybe a little shrimpy.
Does Canadian Evangeline Lilly (25) have any plans for her “Lost” hiatus? She’s only 5’6” - but there was that bathing scene in the pilot that convinces me she’d fit the role.
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
Charisma Carpenter (34), the tallest of the Scooby girls at 5’7 and change, has big American breasts, and to me looks more like Wonder Woman than any of these movie actresses.
Speaking of Americans, 6’ Uma Thurman (34) and 5’9” Jennifer Garner (32) have been depicted beating up boys in the past.
Brazilian "Serenity" star Morena Baccarin (25) also looks perfect for role, save for being maybe a little shrimpy.
Does Canadian Evangeline Lilly (25) have any plans for her “Lost” hiatus? She’s only 5’6” - but there was that bathing scene in the pilot that convinces me she’d fit the role.
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
Brazilian "Serenity" star Morena Baccarin (25) also looks perfect for role, save for being maybe a little shrimpy.
Does Canadian Evangeline Lilly (25) have any plans for her “Lost” hiatus? She’s only 5’6” - but there was that bathing scene in the pilot that convinces me she’d fit the role.
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
I’ll be in my bunk.
Looking for bumper stickers, plush toys and girls’ underwear covered with cartoon double-amputees? Visit The Herc Store!
-
+ Expand All
-
the moments that make up a dull day.
If anyone can make a good Wonder Woman film, it's Joss. However, I can't think of a single actress that seems to fit the role. Maybe Charisma Carpenter, but that's probably just a boobie thing. -
I've never been first before. It's a shame I forgot to scream it to the heavens in my subject line.
-
...filling out those golden globes. She's got the stature and the Whedon background in faux martial arts. Heck, bring her on. And first posters suck.
-
C'mon, if Whedon is going to take an exotic-looking brunette from FIREFLY, it sure as hell isn't going to be Gina Torres. Props to Torres for her cool Vixen voicework on JUSTICE LEAGUE UNLIMITED, though...
-
Wheadon should stick to the idea that has been passed around that I started... having Lauren Graham play Wonder Woman in a straight performance but put her character in humorous circumstances. Think more Pulp Fiction and less Something About Mary. I still like the idea of her accidentally making her way to Bizarro World... after chasing some Bizarro villian. Another decent Wonder Woman: Catherine Bell.
-
Dec 20, 2004 4:59:49 PM CST
WE DO NOT NEED WW. This is such a bad idea... too many reason
by judge briggs
please, joss don't go near this idea!
-
Yup Charisma carpenter...I always thought she would be good..and a break outta buffy verse..not that there was anything wrong..but it would be a break out movie for her..given the correct script and soforth..but thats just my opinion.
I would say eliza dushku but I dream of a faith series..and ahhhhhh my dreams to become real===="priceless"...
Peace.. -
Dec 20, 2004 5:07:28 PM CST
I'm all up for Whedon doing movies, esp. comic book movies, but
by tall_boy
I'm sorry, I can't even take Wonder Woman seriously in the comics (I'm talkin Serious Comics like Kingdom Come & Dark Knight Strikes Again, here). She's wearing an american flag on her ass for God's sake.
-
Dec 20, 2004 5:08:37 PM CST
Yes, I realize "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" is a cheesy concept, b
by tall_boy
Wonder Woman's an amazon fer crissakes!
-
'Cause you can't even spell his name right.
-
First, she doesn't look the part, and second...um, I think that though she and Joss may have "mutual respect" for each other, that there ain't a whole lot of love there. Just a feeling.
-
Didn't those fuckers at WB learn their lesson from Catwoman's failure? Apparently not...
"She's gone from suck to blow!" -
Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones
-
A more sexy and not so good-goody actress is what we need. especially after she blows the entire universe in X3!!!! And please, stop with the firefly forced sugestions, NONE of those actress would fit the amazon looks or pose. If we go wheadow we must take it from buffy or angel
-
Plus, Michelle trachenberg as TROIA! that would ROCK!
-
I can't believe anyone would ever consider this no-talent, big-nosed, whiny-voiced, flat-chested, fucking ugly child for the role of Wonder Woman. No fucking way! She can't act and did I mention she is fucking ugly?!!! Just bleaching one's hair does not distract from that homely trailer trash face of hers.
-
It's just so obvious, Good Lord.
-
I have no interest in this project and it means he won't be fucking up the X-men franchise. Wahoo!!!
-
BUT Morena Baccarin is pretty perfect for the role and she already has Justice League membership as the vioce of Black Canary on JLU.
So, if we can't get the other two, my vote is for Morena! -
Make it Charisma Carpenter, you KNOW it makes sense. If not, then immediately cast whoever Alex Ross uses as a model.
-
Nice looking lady, no argument there...but we need someone a little curvier and not as...how shall I say it.....angular.
-
Woild suck as WW, I love Crdelia Chase, but honestly she would blow as wonder woman. Carrie Ann Moss would pull off the action, but she is not beautiful enough, don't get me wrong I definately would but she isn't WW. You have to caset an in shape Belluci or Zeta Jones or go for an unknown.
-
Dec 20, 2004 7:29:45 PM CST
R.C.'s opinion: Fuck those choices, one of these women should b
by r.c. the "wise"
Or go with the obvious Catherine Zeta Jones; even after two kids she could still pull it off.
-
Now that's an interesting idea for Wonder Woman! She's one of the most beautiful women to ever draw breath. I think she fits the part in appearance more than anyone else I can imagine at the moment.
-
that we need a well-endowed actress for this one. another TOMB RAIDER falsie job just won't cut it this time. MONICA BELUCCI is every man's dream, but she's not american, and i don't really see her in this role. what is needed is a young, fresh, candy lipsticked, big-jugged all-american beauty. the whole thing should be done soft-core porn, FLASH GORDON style. i can't think of a suitable actress. THE PRE-OP Christina RIcci would have been an interesting choice: imagine being tied up in her sado-maso lasso and having that mongo forehead and those udders in your face... wow... that would have been an idea...
-
Dec 20, 2004 7:48:10 PM CST
Nicole Kidman as WONDER WOMAN? Funniest Visual I ever had...SCAR
by mentallymariah
Nicole Kidman as Wonder Woman is the fucked up! She would break in half, that skinny Beeee-yatch!
-
I know, I shouldn't be allowed to breathe.
-
Imagine that, someone 5'11' or close to it, dark raven hair. Who is fit, (or can easily get fit) and most important of all looks like she's not afraid to get in a knock down drag out scrape. Which is why I rule out zeta jones, she stikes me as the prissy type, Wonder Womans a "one with the earth" "empathize with wild beast" type gal. I don't see Catherine getting herself to dirty, maybe I'm wrong, and she's an outdoorsy-hiking in the wilderness-type. But I doubt it. The last thing Wonder-Woman should be worrying about is breaking a nail.
-
Comic Book Resources Forums > DC Comics Forums > DC Universe
Wonder woman movie?
Welcome, davids.
You last visited: Today at 01:27 PM
Private Messages: 1 Unread, Total 3.
User CP FAQ Members List Calendar New Posts Search Quick Links Log Out
Search Forums
Advanced Search
Quick Links
New Posts
Mark Forums Read
Open Buddy List
User Control Panel
Edit Signature
Edit Avatar
Edit Profile
Edit Options
Miscellaneous
Private Messages
Subscribed Threads
My Profile
Who's Online
Talk is starting up again about a possible Wonder woman movie. The following is from a Superman movie script By Alex Ford that was rejected. I think this would be a great way to introduce wonder woman to the movie public.
A statuesque WOMAN (#2) dressed in a long skirt and conservative blouse enters. Her body is that of an athlete. Her legs are to die for. Her skin's like porcelain and her thick jet black wavy hair cascades down her shoulders to the middle of her back.
She approaches the RECEPTIONIST (#3) who looks up, startled.
RECEPTIONIST #3
(startled)
Can I help you?
WOMAN #2
I'm here to see Clark Kent.
A man walks by in the background staring at her.
QUICK CUT TO:
INT. CITY ROOM
CAT
Hmmmm. More Kansas farm boys?
LOIS
Cat likes 'em big. It must be all the corn.
QUICK CUT TO:
INT. OPENING HALLWAY - OPENINGELEVATOR
The doors open. Everyone in the elevator is at shoulder height to mystery woman. She exits and they stare. As she walks down the hall and a man carrying a computer monitor sees her, drops it, and it shatters on the floor.
QUICK CUT TO:
INT. CITY ROOM
PERRY WHITE sticks his face out of his office.
PERRY
(loud)
KENT!
CLARK gets up and heads for PERRY's office.
CAT
Why are you so hard on Clark, Lois?
RON
She's jealous because she's LOIS LANE: ACE REPORTER and the story of the century, the coming of SUPERMAN, was swooped right out from underneath her while she was there; by the new guy, the country guy. The nobody who went to college at Hicksville University in Kansas. The nobody who never had a professional gig in his life and not only does he manage to sneak a story pass the great and powerful Lois Lane, he manages to win a Carlin Award in the process -
Dec 20, 2004 8:13:14 PM CST
Rachel Blakely seems good enough from the times I have stopped c
by declan_swartz
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0086800/ http://www.lostworldtv.net/characters/marguerite_frame.html http://home.earthlink.net/~john43/Jen&Rachel-paper.JPG
-
Dec 20, 2004 8:18:06 PM CST
R.C.'s opinion II: Other possible choices: Anna Valle {trust m
by r.c. the "wise"
Connelly's a little too old but she could pull it off
-
is supposed to be doing the Aeon Flux movie.. that's a brunette, but way too skinny for WW (unless she pulls another 'monster' and gets in shape for the part between movies).
-
You should be shot for actually writing that.
-
Your first post of options sucks! However, the second was dead on!!!Plus, SMG is gourgeous! She may not be suited for WW role, but damn she's a fine piece of
-
Get a fucking life. Like anyone's gonna listen to you about how the movie should start. Jesus!!
-
Diane Krueger (Helen from Troy)? She's REALLY hot and a curvy, shapely body. Just dye her hair black and she could pull it off. davids, you are a sad fellow...
-
instead of being an amazon, they could rewrite for ww to be a NUBIAN princess instead. That opens up a whole new ballsgame!!
-
Now THAT is how you do a comic book movie. Old Rob Rodriguez, say what you will about him, knows how to get his money's worth.
-
That is all. And Monica Belluci isn't that great of an actress.
-
>
Hey, at least you're conscious of it, man... -
MONICA BELUCCI is every man's dream, but she's not american
What a coincidence. Neither is Wonder Woman.
And I cannot fathom why so many of you fanboys think a Wonder Woman movie must necessarily be "cheesy." Cheesier than Namor or Ghost Rider or half of the other comic-book characters getting movies? Spare me. -
Dec 20, 2004 10:15:10 PM CST
They want this to be a franchise, and it takes maybe 9 years to
by frankdrebin
So just forget about any actress anywhere near 40 (Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jennifer Connelly, Heather Graham, Christina Applegate, Uma Thurman, Lucy Lawless). And she should look All-American in her red, white & blue bustier, so forget foreign women (Monica Bellucci, Letitia Casta, Famke Jansson, Salma Hayek, Rachel Weisz) or women who don't have that girl-next-door look (Angelina Jolie, Jolene Blalock, Leelee Sobieski, Ashley Scott). And she can't be blond (Eliza Cuthbert, Gretchen Mol, Scarlett Johansson, Natasha Henstridge, Katherine Heigl). And she can't be too petite (Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Katie Holmes)... The really tough part is finding someone who appeals to women (because horny fanboys will salivate over anyone with 2 or more breasts, including Tom Arnold), so unfortunately I think they'll go for some media creation like Hillary Duff or Jessica Simpson, who have large female followings and an international audience. Believe me, I hope I'm wrong.
-
And for God's sake, do something about that costume.
-
Hey, she's actually Greek and smokin' hot!
-
Watch Ella Enchanted. Seriously. You'll see it, too. She has the look, the physique, the attitude. And she's the same age as Lynda Carter was in 1976 when she did the TV show.
-
That's younger than many of the other actresses that've already been mentioned.
-
Jennifer Connelly is also a MUCH better actress than almost everyone else who has been mentioned.
-
First of all, let me just say that I have always enjoyed Josh Whedon's writing - both in films and in comic books, so I know that Wonder Woman is in good hands. I suppose I should add my two Canadian cents to the casting call and join the many others who voted for Catherine Zeta Jones. She is physically perfect for the role, but I'm willing to bet that it will still go to someone much younger (like Jessica Biel perhaps). I am hoping that they will include the competition sequence (perhaps featuring Artemis) which is an integral part of Wonder Woman's origin. Maybe her costume was based on the flag of an American pilot who was shot down during WWII, but managed to survive by making it to Paradise Island? Since Hollywood loves to "retool" character's origins, it could be revealed that Queen Hippolyta fell in love with the pilot (Steve Trevor?) and gave birth to Dianna. I know, it would be too similar to Aquaman's origins, and, no doubt, many comic book purists (and probably a few lesbians) would scream, but it just might prove interesting (and certainly quiet all the Werthamites in attendance).
-
Yah, I agree. I can only see Jennifer Connolly as Wonder Woman out of all the actresses mentioned so far.
-
Dec 21, 2004 12:16:46 AM CST
There's a big cheese difference between a chick wearing the star
by tall_boy
Namor, though? superlame.
-
Wonder Woman is cheesy and a career ender.
-
Dec 21, 2004 1:20:07 AM CST
There is no such thing as an "inherently bad character".......
by jimmy jazz
just bad writers. George Perez did pretty good by WW in the 1990's. From what little I have read, Greg Rucka (like Whedon, a guy who is obssessed with the idea of hot, sexually ambiguous babes who are able to kick all our asses) is doing a pretty good job with Princess Di right now. Catwoman flopped because it was a shit script. Let's see what Whedon can do with this.
-
George Perez worked on WW in the 1980's. And would it KILL you people to get an "edit" option on posts?
-
Though I think the comic is pretty much one of those comics that only works as a comic (and it rarely works even as that), I can't imagine a Wonder Woman movie being anything other than retarded unless some big changes are made.
-
But I'll tell you this: For whatever reason, the chick wearing the stars and stripes and golden bonds is a worldwide pop culture icon, and the guy who rides the motorcycle with the flaming skull for a head is not. The image of that superhot star-spangled chick is burned into our heads, and I think that if it's played right, the general public is itching to see played out on the screen. And I think Wonder Woman has more going for her than that anyway: This may be my pre-pubecent lust for Lynda Carter talking, but the concept is fun and sexy, and I think if anyone can take the material and direct it towards some deeper waters, Whedon's the guy to do it. This could really work. I think Wonder Woman deserves to have her SUPERMAN THE MOVIE-calibur shot. I hope Whedon takes the gig and makes that movie.
-
Dec 21, 2004 4:32:20 AM CST
Just spouting opinion... Zeta Jones = most obvious choice, J. Co
by llghtst0rmer
Well said, Herc... I'll be in my bunk, too. (Heh... and I just watched that ep with my girlfriend tonight.)
-
Well, kind of... you dissed her off your list, but I hadn't even thought of her until you mentioned her... Rachel Weisz! Holy CRAP I would love to see that movie! Come on, man... anyone can fake an American accent. Hell, I do it all the time.
-
Dec 21, 2004 4:52:28 AM CST
Wow... the SMG / Charisma Carpenter options may be the lead cont
by llghtst0rmer
From DarkHorizons.com today: "Buffy Catfights "Wonder Woman" Source: Teen Hollywood
Author: Garth Franklin ***
Ex-Buffy stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Charisma Carpenter are allegedly competing for the lead role in forthcoming superhero movie Wonder Woman according to online celebrity zine Teen Hollywood.*** The pair, who played Buffy Summers and Cordelia Chase respectively in the hit show, are battling for the iconic role after their former boss Joss Whedon agreed to direct the movie remake of the 70s television show says British tabloid The Daily Record. *** An insider told the paper "Joss has told the studio that Sarah is his first choice followed by Charisma. Sarah expressed an interest, but the producers are more interested in Charisma because she is less well known." Again, I vote for Cordy. I like Sarah Michelle and all, but... wrong role. And Gellar ain't starving. She can keep on doing the Scooby Doo movies and "Grudge" sequels. Charisma needs a breakout project, IMO. The chick could go all kinds of far if more people knew about her. -
I'll never understand the hero worship this guy gets on the internet. He can take a crap and you internet geeks will think its gold. Whatever.
-
... The zombies who aren't pissed because Whedon isn't doing the played out X-Men can't help but rage about how awful another movie about a super-heroine would be. Using the doomed-by-stupidity "Catwoman" as a case study is like comparing the prospects of the next Superman movie to those of "Constantine" because both feature DC characters with cocks. Maybe, rather than being a standard-bearer at best on an X-Men movie that's probably not going to fair well under the strain of the "Dark Phoenix Saga," Whedon decides to build a franchise from scratch and get the lion's share of the credit? Wonder Woman is a character perfectly suited to Whedon's talents, in need of salvation from development hell, and ripe for marketing to both women and men who aren't afraid of girls appearing outside of pornographic pic posts. So long as he doesn't make so colossal a casting blunder as reaching backwards for any of his former television starlets (I could MAYBE stomach Eliza Dushku, but c'mon), this film's got a real shot. I would love to see him go with an older actress, but the odds lean more toward an unknown in her 20's. As far as actresses with marquee value, Jennifer Conelley would need to start eating solid food again, and Angelina Jolie would have to be prohibited from uttering the slightest hint of an affected accent. I understand Minnie Driver has been campaigning for the role, and that would have to be better than the previously rumored Sandra Bullock or J.Lo.
-
Dec 21, 2004 7:45:03 AM CST
Perez work on WW was so great because he made great use of Greek
by judge doom
Ya know, with the Gods and harpias and Cyclops and all. However, I'm pretty sure nothing of this will be in the movie.(come on fellas, TROY without any mention of any fu**ing god?!). This will be another stupid adaptation. Buuuuuutttttt if the actress is hot and uses that outfit I'll be in the line, no doubts about that!And Hows about that chick from the OC, that Mischa something?
-
Monahand, Myownhand...anyway the Coyote Ugly/I Robot brunette. Shes tall and not particularly well known. Plus shes dating the Patriots QB and the chicks will come see it just to compare themselves. Anne Hathaway cause shes fine, tired of Disney flicks, and rumor says, has all her naughty bits on display in her upcoming film. Connely would work as well though shes not young anymore.
-
I said it here first months ago. Tina Fey. Make the movie with Tina Fey. Give her fake big bazoombas if you want, but she could make the role smart, sexy and way cool.
-
After seeing "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" I am conviced Jessica Biel would be a PERFECT Wonder Woman!!
-
Definately need to go with Camryn Manheim. She would be awesome in a glittery red and gold bikini. Hot.
-
She has the look more than anyone else and she would be perfect! Sarah Michele Gellar as WW is about a good idea as Greedo shooting first... Affleck you was the bomb in Phantoms yo!
Gina Torres=wrong.
Tyra Banks=cannot act.
Jessica Biel=hot but wrong.
Wonder Twin powers activate:
Form of a bucket of shit!
Shape of a turd!
Harry, please eat better and do some regular exercise or you will die soon from a massive coronary. Then I'll to post on the world gayest site - Dark Horizons...yeah you know it.
GFY -
Not really, but Erica Durance, Lois Lane from Smallville. She is close to six feet tall, perfect age (26), and CURVY AS HELL. go here to see... http://www.kryptonsite.com/ericagallery2.htm
-
After seeing her play tough chick Aeryn Sun in Farscape, she's the perfect Amazon warrior princess. She's tall, dark-haired, a great actress.... This movie would need to be done VERY straight. No twirl-around-change-into-outfit. And certainly no invisible plane! And instead of the bikini-style outfit, they need to go with a little more of an armored top with skirt look (like Hyppolyta wore in the JSA comic). And rather than playing up the fish out of water ploy, have her fighting something from Greek mythology. And if that brings her to the ouside world, fine, but it shouldn't be forced and cheesy.
-
Shannon Elizabeth is a close second, but after viewing 'Highwaymen' with Caviezel and Mitra, she was my ultimate choice. All the others just don't have 'that look' that Rhona does. She is Diana the way she should be.
-
Shannon Elizabeth is a close second, but after viewing 'Highwaymen' with Caviezel and Mitra, she was my ultimate choice. All the others just don't have 'that look' that Rhona does. She is Diana the way she should be.
-
They both have the bodies and the action protege. Jessica has really bulked up for Blade III and looks perfect for WW. I also like J-Lo...she is athletic (dancer) but she has not shown a desire for action (she is also box office posion). Angelina Jolei would be good because she has done action and looks great in Mr. and Mrs. Smith but she is also box office posion. Nicole Kidman looks awful as a brunette and does not have the action chops. Monica is stunning but lacks the action chops as well, plus she is too old. Tyra Banks can't act. Gina Torres would be very good but her age is a problem. Uma's okay but doesn't have the "look." The "Lost" chick would make a better Loius Lane. Right now, I would go with an unknown, Jessica Beil, Jennifer Gardner, Jennifer Connelly (those eyes and the lovely black hair) or J-Lo
-
Dec 21, 2004 11:22:01 AM CST
I just watch Cat Woman. You want to know my honest humble oppini
by theginger twit
What do you have to say about that??
-
I'm hard already!
-
She is a soap chick (Days of Our Lives) who is going out with Bruce Willis I think. She is sexy - curvy and strong looking. Check her out on IMDB. Perfect choice.
-
Take a look at any of the Wonder Woman paintings by Alex Ross if you want to see what Wonder Woman SHOULD look like. It's Jennifer Connely all the way. - Sean -
I've not read ano of the talkbacks and probably won't, but I'll chime in on the off chance that our collective voices can make a difference.********** I was prepared to give Whedon the benefit of the doubt when he got WW. I really like the guy, like Buffy and Angel a lot and Love Firefly. I was assuming the guy would have a good serious take on WW, rather than the tounge-in cheek self-conciously hip Buffy. Something more like Firefly.************* But casting Gellar is so wrong. She ain't Wonder Woman. It's the equivalent of casting Nicholas Brendan as Superman. Carpenter is slightly better, but not a lot.************* I haven't read many WW comics. The Grant Morrison JLA run is the only thing I can think of with her in it. I watch the Justice Leage cartoon, and like the way her character is done there. I can see the great potential for her character for a great movie... if you take it seriously. She's the female Superman, che can be just as cool as him and maybe even Batman. The interesting thing about her is that she's one of the big main Superheroes that's not American. Her character comes from a fictional ofshoot of Ancien Greece. She's a warrior woman, almost literally a Goddess. Play that up. Play up the mythological aspect, play yup the Greek aspect. Have her be called Wonder Woman by the media and public, but really, she should go by "Diana" most of the time. She shouldn't say "I'm Wonder Woman". I'd really rather NOT see an American in this role, and if it is an American, I'd like to hear a fairly convincing pseudo-Mediterranean accent. Make me believe this is a character who did NOT grow up in modern America. But better yet, cast some statuesque mediterranean model/actress, someone stunningly beautiful and slightly exotic, physically imposing (5 foot 9 to 6 feet tall), with olive skin, with a hint of stern-ness, toughness, intelligence, nobility and kindness. Yeah, that's some list of requirements, but I think just shoving any whitebread American actress in the role is a missed opportunity to creat a far more interesting character (same thing happened with Elektra).
And Carpenter is too old. Does she look great? Yes. But I think you should always start young with these franchises. 25 would be a good age, younger would be great if the actress looked mature enough. A younger actress will be able to play the role for 10+ years and still look great, and there's no reason I wouldn't want to see a lot of Wonder Woman movies if they were all great.********** Of any of the Whedon actresse, Morena Baccarin is the one that stands out for me as having most of the required characteristics. She's far more suitable than any of the others. But she is very small and I don't know how surmountable that is. If she were taller I'd cast her in an instant. -
make him feel necessary.
-
Who gives a shit about this hack. Can harry please actually review some movies that are out now, that actually matter?
-
Don't take me wrong, I love Lost to bits, but she bugs the holy hell out of me. Marena Baccarin would be cool, but I'm still rooting for Catherine Zeta-Jones. Regal, dark, and with a sumptuous accent. Mrowr. NO to Sarah Michelle Gellar. She looked OK as a brunette as Kendall on AMC (and whatchacallit, the movie were she was screwing with Ryan Phillipe), but TOO SMALL. Catherine or Monica. *nods* I have spoken.
-
CHYNA????
she IS wonder woman....or wonder man.......have you seen that sex tape with X-Pac?? -
that the matrix sequels blew?!?!? Just checking. And how about Jessica Beil as WW? I wouldn't watch a Wonder Woman movie, but I'd have fun picturing Jessica Beil in skimpy amazonion loin cloths and red, white and blue tights. She's certainly physical enough. See the Texas Chainsaw remake and Blade Trinity. Not great movies, but she can kick my ass anyday.
-
and the lunch lady with thick glasses, that is all.
-
Now, admittedly I threw her out cause she's tall and she's hot. But don't get too harsh on her acting, she's not Jennifer Connelly or Charlize, but she holds her own just fine, look at Higher Learning and yes, I will go this low, even Fresh Prince. I'd take her over Charisma Carpenter and Gina Torres any day. And she's hot.
-
And then make wonder woman an alcoholic that tells guys to go fuck themselves.
-
Why isn't anyone mentioning Eliza Dushku.
-
They're both covered in cheese only Supes is taken seriously by writers and WW isn't... I'm sure Joss will give the character the respect she needs to join the ranks of Superman, on the silver screen.
-
Dec 21, 2004 7:07:30 PM CST
Betcha 10-to-1 that this Wonder Woman does a lot more complainin
by insane tiki
I bet he puts Wonder Woman in high school and gives her a bunch of supporting characters who stand around adding sarcastic remarks to the proceedings.
-
"Maybe her costume was based on the flag of an American pilot who was shot down during WWII, but managed to survive by making it to Paradise Island?"
Actually that's how it happened! Or at least that's how George Perez envisioned it in the 80's revival post-Crisis era of Wonder Woman. The pilot was actually a woman named Diana, who ended up sacrificing herself to save the Amazons. Wonder Woman was named after her when she was born. During the tournament, the gun that was used as the final "bullets and bracelets" test was the same gun that was left behind by the pilot Diana. And of course, the WW costume was designed from the flag that was on her uniform. The other big twist .... her son was Steve Trevor, who ended up crash landing on Paradise Island some 30 years later. Here's hoping the movie will have some of Perez's influence. -
"Maybe her costume was based on the flag of an American pilot who was shot down during WWII, but managed to survive by making it to Paradise Island?"
Actually that's how it happened! Or at least that's how George Perez envisioned it in the 80's revival post-Crisis era of Wonder Woman. The pilot was actually a woman named Diana, who ended up sacrificing herself to save the Amazons. Wonder Woman was named after her when she was born. During the tournament, the gun that was used as the final "bullets and bracelets" test was the same gun that was left behind by the pilot Diana. And of course, the WW costume was designed from the flag that was on her uniform. The other big twist .... her son was Steve Trevor, who ended up crash landing on Paradise Island some 30 years later. Here's hoping the movie will have some of Perez's influence. -
Dec 21, 2004 7:13:36 PM CST
Misogyny? Wonder Woman is all ABOUT misogyny, for Christ's sake
by fluffyunbound
It's a thinly veiled bondage fantasy about a chick with huge tits who ties guys up with her "magic lasso" and "makes them tell the truth". The bracelets are obviously shackles. It's not worth bringing this to the film universe unless they go Hard-R with it and bring the sublimated S&M of the comic more into the open.
-
If Joss can overcome the Hollywood machine maybe he can produce something dignified. But if the attitudes of these talkbackers are indicative of the mindset of the suits he must contend with then a great woe for Wonder Woman. If Wonder Woman is treated as a lustful sack of fuck-meat (and judging by most of these choices that's just how many here see her) then this party will be over before it is begun. How does one respect an individual with whom all you see are their tits? If the audience is incapable of viewing Wonder Woman as a powerful heroic figure, and not just a fuckslut to bend over a counter then pack it up true believers. Here's a twist Joss, pick a woman who fits Wonder Woman in most every respect save for one. Instead of "Breathtakingly Beautiful" make her just "nice looking" watch the sparks fly buddy, the pud pullers will rage and thrash and boycott. But...at the end of the day, for better or for worse, you'll have actually made a "Wonder Woman" movie, and not just the latest in a string commercialized, watered down, hot temptress of the week, PC, franchise marketed, forgettable piece of shit. Heh, but who am I kidding, never happen.
-
I figure, as long as everyone else is going to toss out masturbatory casting choices, I may as well, too.
-
So what if she is only 5'5"...
-
so what if she is only 5'5"
-
Dec 21, 2004 8:03:57 PM CST
You're right, Voice O. Reason. My apologies to Jennifer Connell
by frankdrebin
I guess casting depends on what the tone of WW will be. They might do what they did to that other great icon, CATWOMAN, and just put some babe in a tight, skimpy outfit, and have her catch jewell thieves. The real WW is a femnist pacifist pagan--but I doubt we'll see anything like that.
-
Years ago they wanted Sandy Bullock but she wouldn't wear the suit. Porn star Teri Weigel wanted the role but I doubt they'll hire a Nevada brothel employee for the part (though I'd love to see her in the costume). I hope they'll go with someone Greek. Marina Sirtis is too old though. Melina Kanakaredes from CSI:NY has the right beauty. Of the people mentioned here, I liked the suggestions for Rhona Mitra and Chyna (Joanie Laurer) best. Either would be in interesting choice. But then I'd cast Lainie Kazan or Barbra Streisand as Queen Hyppolyta, so what do I know?
-
Rhona Mitra, Charisma Carpenter or Jennifer Connely (but make her spend a month or two in the gym). Use the 80's Perez run on the comics as the basis for the script and you got your movie(s). Now see how easy that was, Hollywood? If you rat bastards buttfuck Wonder Woman with no lube the way you did Catwoman, I'm coming after you with a chainsaw, mofos!! And one last teeny tiny little thing: Martin Scorsese + Batman: The Long Halloween = Best Picture Oscar. Toppu o Nerae!
-
Great actress, Mediterranean, has the WW look naturally (strength and a full body - no stick figures should try and fill that costume Whedon), and is fairly unknown to the mainstream minus the Matrix fans............often people mention age as a factor against Belluci, but with such a great look, and playing an immortal, isnt a mute point?............... heres hoping that WB Belluci to sign for sequels that link with other franchises, like the deals Brendan Routh and Christian Bale signed - do the same for Ryan Reynalds and....ahh it'll never happen
-
Throw out the names of the MOST white-bread, pale skinned actresses that you want to see play Wonder Woman. . .oh wait, she's Amazon, forget that idea. . .unless people decide to try and make plain white women be amazons. . .oh yeah, that's been done already. Guess getting someone more exotic with more classic mediterranean looks would be out of the question??? Of course it would!!!
-
Throw out the names of the MOST white-bread, pale skinned actresses that you want to see play Wonder Woman. . .oh wait, she's Amazon, forget that idea. . .unless people decide to try and make plain white women be amazons. . .oh yeah, that's been done already. Guess getting someone more exotic with more classic mediterranean looks would be out of the question??? Of course it would!!!
-
I seem to have posted twice in the middle of the thread. . .hate it when that happens.
-
Yeah I think she would be the obvious choice. Sarah michelle gellar good, but not a franchise girl. Besides she would have to dye her hair. Eliza knows how to kick ass, and on a personal note she dont need a "magic lasso" to get me to tell the truth if you know what im saying fellas or we have to go with a complete unknown.
-
Okay here is a stupid idea just for laughs. Wonder Woman needs a good villian or (villianess) to go up against. Maybe Triple H as the villian or How about a total fantasy fight Eliza vs. Natalie Portman or maybe Natalie Portman as Wonder Woman. We could have Jennifer Garner as an ally except she alreayd is elektra in Marvel. (Perhaps a Marvel vs DC movie down the line folks) Then we can have all three. Just a laugh for you all. Cheers (I know you like that one eric)
-
Dec 22, 2004 12:57:50 AM CST
"no doubt, many comic book purists (and probably a few lesbians)
by punto
Joss Whedon doesn't need to piss the lesbians off any more than he alredy has
-
Read my fax!
She was one of a kind hottie , whoever they pick will be nothing but an excuse to bash the new version. -
Now all you need is the proper casting. Please no Doble C and no SMG. Whedon is good at making things humorous without being too cheesey. Too bad he let Buffy suffer in those final seasons. She became a psycho nympho harlot who acted like Charlie in Party of 5 when he had Cancer. All moody and no one wanted to be around her. It was also hard to believe a small actress like Geller could whoop ass after she lost all that weight and Jennifer Garner came from no where to be TV's #1 ass kicker. I am just waiting to see how they can pull off saying Hippolyta with a straight face. That name cracks me up.
-
She keeps being blamed for Gigli, but all her films are moderately successful and have turned a profit with the exception of Gigli. And Gigli wasn't her fault. Last I remember the film starred Ben and it's named after his character? Anyhow, Jlo looks to have changed her ways and looks to be taken more seriously. Monster In Law and Unfinished Life look like steps in the right direction. And she looks like a real woman. I say if not Garner, Biel, or Lilly, get JLo.
-
It's all about the eyes. Nuff said.
-
Damn, she definately had the body circa "The Rocketeer" and "Inventing The Abbotts" but she is just way too skinny now. Too bad because she is a wonderful actress, and I really, really would like to see her dressed as Wonder Woman. She makes such smart choices so often, that it wouldn't have hurt her to slum this once.
-
Dec 22, 2004 10:37:22 PM CST
Wonder Woman isn't a dyke, so please stop mentioning Eliza Dusku
by mr. profit
She was so horribly miscast in Wrong Turn. And she was tougher than Desmond Harrington, who tried his best to create chemistry between them, but Eliza was in full on dyke mode that it was pointless. I don't like Eliza Dusku at all. Stop mentioning ex Whendonverse Starlets. And call me racist, but I think WW should not be foreign. And with Jennifer Connolly, she's not too old, but her demeanor and way about her suggests a woman older than her 34 years. I dont see her as WW, I see her as another Amazon on the island that's a bit older and wiser.
-
Hollywood can fuck anything up thats a given. But ON PAPER here is what I think (like anyone gives a shit). A good Superman movie is much easier to make than a good Wonder Woman movie, but casting a good Superman is much harder than casting a good Wonder Woman. Seriously. Many a beautiful actress, that can actually act, could pull this off decently, and look very close to the part. Joss will have the pick of the litter on this.
-
She would also get it as well. -
Not because of her ethnicity, but because of her "work" on Cleopatra 2525 which proved she's incapable of starring in anything like this without being wooden and repetetive. And what's with all of Herc's older broad choices to play WW? Monica Bellucci is hot but hot in a mature way, Famke Janssen looked painfully old in X2, and Nicole Kidman just doesn't seem right for the part. Not that SMG would be a better choice than them though, she couldn't be more wrong for the part. ------------ Oh, and sean78, Jennifer Connelly might be a decent choice if she'd allow them to pluck her eyebrows.
-
Dec 25, 2004 12:55:22 AM CST
Once again, TheGingerTwit lives up to his (her?) name.
by sith lord sauron
Well, you asked what we thought. Oh, and I second NewYorkKid's emotions on that chick on Angel, AKA Carole Raphaelle Davis. I love big Italian boobs. Nadia Bjorlin works for me as well.
Readers Talkback
User Login
Top Talkbacks
- Whitney Houston 1963 - 2012 -- 273 total posts 271 posts
- New JUDGE DREDD post production footage pops up -- 92 total posts 92 posts
- AVENGERS enemy revealed as pink boardgame pieces... You might suffer some form of elation... SPOILERS!!! -- 160 total posts 69 posts
- There's a STAR TREK video game that is going to lead into JJ's STAR TREK 2 apparently... -- 151 total posts 63 posts
- Does ‘SNL’ Rhyme With ‘Deschanel’?? Learn Which SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Vet Hosts After Sexy Zooey!! -- 67 total posts 59 posts
- HANNA's Saoirse Ronan to boss around seven little people -- 60 total posts 57 posts
- To Commemorate The 3D Release Of STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE, George Lucas Wants You To Know...Greedo Shoots First!! -- 484 total posts 49 posts
- Here's The Red Band Trailer For Drafthouse Films' THE FP! -- 69 total posts 42 posts
- Friday Brings SWEEPS DAY NINE!! Gab Here About Tonight’s FRINGE!! Plus Einstein on TIM, Wiig On PORTLANDIA, MAHER, CLONE, GIFTED, GRIMM, SPARTACUS, SUPERNATURAL, GOLD RUSH And More!! -- 120 total posts 32 posts
- SPACE 2099!! -- 183 total posts 24 posts