Homepage > Joss Whedon Crew > Joss Whedon > News > Joss Whedon - ’Wonder Woman’ Movie - Casting Wonder Woman (...)
« Previous : Eliza Dushku - ’The New Guy’ Movie (2002) - Premiere Event - High Quality Photos
      Next : Buffy Season 7 Final Fight Theme used a Smallville trailer for new episodes »

From Syfyportal.com

Joss Whedon

Joss Whedon - ’Wonder Woman’ Movie - Casting Wonder Woman Months Away

By Wayne Hall

Saturday 26 March 2005, by Webmaster

Joss Whedon, recently hired as writer/director of the upcoming "Wonder Woman" movie, told TV Guide Online that he is months away from selecting the actress to play the lead character, according to SciFi Wire.

"Everybody is in agreement that casting is not an issue right now," Whedon said. "It’s not a vehicle to be built around a particular star.

"We want to write the thing, find the right character and then figure out who should play her. There are various famous people whose names have come up because that always happens. However, we’re talking about Wonder Woman here. Those are tough booties to fill."

Whedon did reveal one characteristic he will be seeking in the lead actress when the time for casting arrives.

"I think we will go a little younger than the traditional idea of Wonder Woman," that is, someone in her 20s, he said.

As for hiring any actresses from Whedon’s previous series like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel" or "Firefly," Whedon simply responded that it is a "movie, not a party for my friends.


Keywords

1 Message

  • Joss Whedon - ’Wonder Woman’ Movie - Casting Wonder Woman Months Away

    24 June 2006 22:15, by Kelly

    I am sure you get hundreds of names tossed at you every day for Wonder Woman. You are right.. those are some big shoes to fill. I hope I get the opportunity to do so. Hi. My name is Kelly. I heard you are looking for a Wonder Woman in her 20.. unfortunatley I am in my early 30’s. However, I don’t look it. I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t use drugs. (Thus, I look younger) Wonder Woman has been my heroine since I was a little girl. I had Wonder Woman Underoos, doll, costumes... I was the Amazon Queen last year for Halloween.. being a Amazon myself (6’1"). Since the talk of the movie has circulated... I have received lots of comments that I need to be Woman. I took it as a complement... but today when I went to buy the first new relase of Wonder Woman comic, the store owner put Joss Weason on a peice of paper. He said that I need to find him, and send him a picture. So.. if you are the Joss Weason (Whedon) are you interested? May I send you a picture. I told my self I have to try. The worst thing that can happen is you say no.. but I don’t want this opportunity to pass me by...

    Hope to hear from you.

    Thank you for your time.. Kelly Wonderwoman@french.toast.net