DC Studios Seeks Fighting-Skilled Actress for New Wonder Woman Role
James Gunn has specific requirements for the next Wonder Woman actress, including combat abilities and youth. Industry insiders reveal the casting criteria as DC Studios evaluates top contenders for the iconic role.
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has established clear criteria for casting the next Wonder Woman in the upcoming DC Universe reboot. Industry insider reports indicate the studio is actively searching for a young actress with specific physical and performance qualifications.
According to sources familiar with the casting process, the requirements include being in one's twenties, having considerable height, and possessing legitimate combat training. The studio wants someone who can handle the physical demands of the role without relying heavily on stunt doubles.
Experienced DC Performer Grace Caroline Currey
Grace Caroline Currey brings existing DC experience from her work in the Shazam franchise. Her portrayal of Mary Bromfield demonstrated emotional depth and character development across two films.
Currey already has stunt experience from her previous DC projects. She showed range playing a conflicted foster family member who struggled with self-doubt and identity issues.
Game of Thrones Veteran Sophie Turner
Sophie Turner established herself through major franchise work in both Game of Thrones and X-Men films. Her Sansa Stark role required dramatic evolution over multiple seasons.
Turner's Jean Grey performance in the X-Men series involved extensive action sequences and complex emotional storylines. She has proven capable of handling both the physical and psychological demands of superhero roles.
Rising Star Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford gained recognition through 13 Reasons Why and later expanded into action territory with Netflix's Cursed. Her career trajectory shows steady upward momentum.
The Cursed series specifically showcased Langford's sword fighting abilities and medieval combat skills. Her dramatic range from the Netflix series combined with action experience makes her a strong candidate.
Action Veteran Chloë Grace Moretz
Chloë Grace Moretz brings extensive action experience from the Kick-Ass franchise where she performed complex fight choreography. Her Hit-Girl character required intense physical preparation and stunt work.
Moretz has also demonstrated dramatic capabilities in projects like The Peripheral. Her combination of action experience and emotional range aligns with Gunn's vision for the character.
Elle Fanning rounds out the top contenders with recent success in Predator: Badlands, which broke franchise box office records. Her performance showed she can carry a major action film as the lead.
Fanning's work in the Maleficent series displayed the regal presence needed for an Amazon princess. Her Golden Globe nomination for Sentimental Value proves her dramatic abilities remain sharp.