Now that NBC has picked up David E. Kelley’s Wonder Woman pilot, buzz about the show and casting has been growing steadily. And while production won’t start anytime soon, here are just a couple of actresses that would do the female icon justice:
Summer Glau
It seems that Glau just can’t land a gig that doesn’t last a season or two, which is quite unfortunate because the young actress has proved herself more than once as a capable actress. Her roles in sci-fi series such as The 4400, Dollhouse, and most notably, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles exemplify her ability to act within the fantasy-action fusion genre that she is cast in. She also has a strong fan base from her performance in Serenity, a Joss Whedon product. Glau isn’t an obvious choice for Wonder Woman, but her experience on stunt heavy projects with fantasy twists makes her a strong candidate to be the next Diana Prince.
Leighton Meester
Although the brunette beauty is still forging her identity in the acting industry, if Gossip Girl were to get canceled anytime soon, she’d be a fitting pick for Wonder Woman. Her charm that’s exemplified through her Blair Waldorf character on the hit CW show would make her a personable super heroine. Along with her recent performance in The Roommate, no villain would want to touch her shit.
Katy Perry
A stranger to acting other than a few guest spots on shows like SNL, Perry might not have the experience to fulfill the Wonder Woman role, but she definitely has the look down. With dark locks of hair and a statuesque figure, Perry would fit right into the patriot-themed onesie. She might also be able to bring new superpowers to the heroine, including boobs that shoot explosives and pasteurized dairy products.
Beyoncé
Beyoncé expressed in a 2008 interview that she’d be interested in playing Wonder Woman and has previously met with representatives of DC Comics and Warner Bros. She has already shown her ability to save the world as Foxy Cleopatra in Austin Powers in Goldmember, and her incredibly rapid wrist-rotations from her “Single Ladies” music video would transition smoothly to Wonder Woman’s deflection of bullets with her magical bracelets. Casting a black Wonder Woman would also be an interesting concept as no superhero productions have cast actors besides of the comic characters’ original race. It’s not likely that the R&B juggernaut will move onto the small screen, but we can hope, can’t we?
Elizabeth Olsen
The third Olsen earned rave reviews at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Critics created a buzz about Olsen’s performances in Martha Marcy May Marlene and Silent House. Although situated in the indie spectrum as of now, the role of Wonder Woman may be something for Olsen to consider if she is interested in going mainstream and getting a big break.
Hayden Panettiere
Panettiere has already demonstrated her literal indestructibility in the NBC show Heroes, which was canceled without a conclusive ending. Panettiere could easily be the next Wonder Woman, considering her familiarity with the superhero genre and established career in television. Furthermore, her character in Heroes faced similar struggles to Wonder Woman in the comics, such as having backstabbing friends and dealing with being stronger than any boyfriend.
Lindsay Lohan
Hollywood’s favorite firecrotch just needs something to jump-start her career. Seeing LiLo attempting to capture villains with the Golden Lasso would be a hot mess nobody would want to miss. Lohan is already accustomed to having metallic braces on her legs, so having them as wrist cuffs would just be another accessory. She has also proven herself capable of driving technologically advanced vehicles and although she has a couple DUIs on her record, at least the cops won’t be able to find the Invisible Jet’s license number if she gets caught again. LiLo may also bring her show producing skills to set, suggesting a Justice League Pre-Game. Theme party, anyone?