Whedon does Wonder Woman
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tecnowraith
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If joss wants to re-use cast from his show, why not Eliza Dushku-Faith?
John Crichton
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Morena Baccarin has the acting chops (just like SMG) to pull it off and sorta has the look. I think she is a tad small. Same for Connelly (but she could certainly do it).
When I think amazon, I think closer to 6 feet than 5'6". It's too bad that the majority of responders don't think much of CC as WW. I think she is wonderful and could pull it off. But that's what opinions are for, eh?
And for Dushku, she is definitely a bad-ass type and would be better played as a villain, IMO. Plus, I want her to get her own Buffy spin-off so she can't take on any other big projects until that happens.
As for needing a younger actress? Nah. Women in the mid-40's (especially with the way cosmetics, surgeries and makeup are these days) can look easily 15-20 years younger. At least on screen which is all that matters.
And now that I think about it, I'm leaning more towards an unknown taking the role because it would be easier to imagine her as the character rather than seeing the actress herself.
When I think amazon, I think closer to 6 feet than 5'6". It's too bad that the majority of responders don't think much of CC as WW. I think she is wonderful and could pull it off. But that's what opinions are for, eh?
And for Dushku, she is definitely a bad-ass type and would be better played as a villain, IMO. Plus, I want her to get her own Buffy spin-off so she can't take on any other big projects until that happens.
As for needing a younger actress? Nah. Women in the mid-40's (especially with the way cosmetics, surgeries and makeup are these days) can look easily 15-20 years younger. At least on screen which is all that matters.
And now that I think about it, I'm leaning more towards an unknown taking the role because it would be easier to imagine her as the character rather than seeing the actress herself.
Mouseferatu
Hero
No SMG. Way wrong look.
No Chyna. Wonder Woman's supposed to look like... Well, a woman.
No 22-year-old anybody. I've yet to see an actor of that age (among the modern crop, anyway) who can pull off the sheer presence that WW has to have.
I'd vote for Gina Tores in a heartbeat, except that I don't think America, as a whole, would accept a non-caucasian WW.
Five years ago, I'd have voted for Lucy Lawless. But while I don't want to go too young, I think LL is getting too old.
I don't think Charisma Carpenter is the perfect choice, but she's still one of the best that's been floated. Frankly, I'd prefer they just clone Linda Carter, but that's illegal.
Honestly, I don't know who they should go for. But then, I'd never have picked Tobey for Spider-Man, and I'd never heard of Hugh before Wolverine, so I'm definitely a thinking an unknown/little-known is the way to go.
No Chyna. Wonder Woman's supposed to look like... Well, a woman.
No 22-year-old anybody. I've yet to see an actor of that age (among the modern crop, anyway) who can pull off the sheer presence that WW has to have.
I'd vote for Gina Tores in a heartbeat, except that I don't think America, as a whole, would accept a non-caucasian WW.
Five years ago, I'd have voted for Lucy Lawless. But while I don't want to go too young, I think LL is getting too old.
I don't think Charisma Carpenter is the perfect choice, but she's still one of the best that's been floated. Frankly, I'd prefer they just clone Linda Carter, but that's illegal.
Honestly, I don't know who they should go for. But then, I'd never have picked Tobey for Spider-Man, and I'd never heard of Hugh before Wolverine, so I'm definitely a thinking an unknown/little-known is the way to go.
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Ranger REG
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I don't like to recycle actors and actresses in multiple superhero roles. Jennifer is pretty much the image of Elektra.
John Crichton
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I adore Garner but I have to agree with Ranger on this one. Let her play a villain if need be. Garner is Elektra and Sydney to me (Syd first).Steverooo said:
John Crichton
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Hmmmm. She's got the ability to pull it off and she IS a healthy looking woman. And I'm totally biased towards anything to do with Farscape so I'll leave it at that.FCWesel said:
