Summary
- James Gunn shared an “encouraging” update on the Wonder Woman franchise’s future.
- Fans speculate about casting for the next Wonder Woman after Gal Gadot.
- Warner Bros. plans a 10-year DC universe with a focus on bankable superheroes.
As a devoted fan, I must admit that James Gunn hasn’t provided a definite update regarding his vision for Wonder Woman following Gal Gadot. Nevertheless, I was thrilled when he recently addressed a query about the superheroine on social media.
It turns out that Wonder Woman is the most beloved female superhero in the DC Comics universe. She shares this spotlight with Superman and Batman as part of the DC Comics’ “Trinity.” Fans were thrilled with Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Diana Prince, aka Wonder Woman, and yearned for more of her as the Amazon Warrior. Sadly, plans for Wonder Woman 3 were scrapped after James Gunn and Peter Safran took charge of DC Studios in November 2022. Since then, fans have been left in limbo regarding what’s next for Wonder Woman, as there has yet to be a clear announcement about a live-action reboot following Gal Gadot’s exit from the series. However, recently, there seems to be some positive movement concerning Wonder Woman, with James Gunn offering an “encouraging” update on the franchise.
Not to be shared publicly yet, but yes. Encouraging.
After Gunn’s announcement, the discussion forum was filled with queries and ideas. One fan proposed that Joss Whedon could be an ideal writer and director for future Wonder Woman projects. Another participant wanted to know who would take on the sought-after role. A third user speculated that such details might not be disclosed publicly at the moment by Gunn. Just before this intriguing news about Wonder Woman, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav also provided an official update on the franchise. During a Q1 2025 earnings call for Warner Bros., he discussed upcoming DCU projects. According to him, Gunn and Safran have a ten-year plan for DC, focusing on iconic superheroes from DC Comics such as Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and Supergirl. David Corenswet’s Superman is the initial film in the revamped DC Universe, while Milly Alcock’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow will be released next year and she will debut in Superman. However, no specific details have been revealed yet about Batman and Wonder Woman.
While Gunn didn’t reveal much detail, his recent update has sparked anticipation among fans of Wonder Woman. It’s clear that significant plans are underway for the character, but the specifics remain undisclosed for now. With Gunn confirming that Wonder Woman is being considered, DC fans eagerly await the announcement of who will take on the title role. May Calamawy, star of Moon Knight, expressed her readiness to step into the role if asked by Gunn. Meanwhile, suggestions from fans range from Eiza González or Adria Arjona for Wonder Woman, to Jessica Green from The Outpost due to her striking beauty, height, and fitness. For now, fans can only guess until Gunn officially unveils the new Wonder Woman post-Gadot. It’s certain that Gunn will not hold an open casting call because it results in a vast number of auditions, making it challenging to find the best candidates. However, confident in their casting strategy, Gunn asserts that they only hire the finest talent.
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2025-05-16 22:08