Wonder Woman Casting Continues...

[Klaus]

I Still see other people in the role.

You, sir, I like.

Yay for Brazilian Wonder Woman!

 

[Mark CMG]

How old is Wonder Woman supposed to be for this movie? The age range of the leads being discussed seems to stretch a long way.

 

[Sir Brennen]

My understanding is it's an origin story, a'la Batman Begins, with a young Diana learning the ropes (literally)

 

[Klaus]

From what I gather, Princess Diana will be quite young in this one (younger than Batman in Batman Begins, but not as young as, say, Buffy).

 

[Mark CMG]

According to what has generally been supposed, it would seem that Morena Baccarin is too short and, perhaps, doesn't appear strong enough, though she could certainly play the likely age range for the role. Charisma Capenter seems like she might be too old, not tall enough, though she likely has the body type to play the role.

Seems like we need someone with a wrestler's build, though not so muscular as Joanie Laurer (AKA Chyna). It would seem she would need to play between mid-teens and mid-twenties for age. She needs to be tall, maybe close on six foot or just over, or would need to be filmed in such a way that it seems so (short actors around her or camera tricks).

Is it also likely she needs to appear that she is, or might be, of northern Mediterranean origin?

 

[Umbran]

Is it also likely she needs to appear that she is, or might be, of northern Mediterranean origin?

Well, the character has jet-black hair. And is supposed to be an "Amazon", a member of a lost people. The original story of the Amazon women comes from the Greeks. So there's a natural tendency for Americans to think "slightly exotic" and "northern Mediterranean".

 

[Ranger REG]

Seems like we need someone with a wrestler's build, though not so muscular as Joanie Laurer (AKA Chyna). It would seem she would need to play between mid-teens and mid-twenties for age. She needs to be tall, maybe close on six foot or just over, or would need to be filmed in such a way that it seems so (short actors around her or camera tricks).

Is it also likely she needs to appear that she is, or might be, of northern Mediterranean origin?

The Fabulous Moolah?!?!!!

(Well, she could be Diana's great-grandmother.)

 

[Mark CMG]

Well, the character has jet-black hair. And is supposed to be an "Amazon", a member of a lost people. The original story of the Amazon women comes from the Greeks. So there's a natural tendency for Americans to think "slightly exotic" and "northern Mediterranean".

I believe I saw a documentary in the last year that suggests real Amazons existed north of ancient Greece and, perhaps, traded with them. Some sort of matriarchal society from the steppes of Asia, maybe.

The Fabulous Moolah?!?!!!

(Well, she could be Diana's great-grandmother.)

I suppose they could recruit many of the other Amazonians from the ranks of pro wrestling, including the elders.

 

[Sir Brennen]

I believe I saw a documentary in the last year that suggests real Amazons existed north of ancient Greece and, perhaps, traded with them. Some sort of matriarchal society from the steppes of Asia, maybe.

Yet, I don't think historical accuracy is what they'll be going for in this film

Hate to say it, but some young lady from the Ever O.C. Tree Hill set might fit the bill. But that's a set of actresses I'm not terribly familiar with.

In another thread on the topic, someone suggested Rebecca Romijn with a black-dye job would be perfect, and I have to agree, at least for a mature WW. Perfect build for the role, the right jaw-line and piercing blue eyes...

 

[Klaus]

After signing to do WW, Joss Whedon commented "where could I find a raven-ahired, olive-skinned beauty to play WW?" while casually glancing towards Morena, who was two seats down the table at a Con. So even if Morena doesn't get it, at least we know the look Joss is aiming at.