In 2005, Joss Whedon signed on to write and direct a Wonder Woman movie (the script has since turned up online). His first choice to play the role was Angelina Jolie. Jolie would have been a natural choice at the time. She definitely looks the part of Diana.

Who else auditioned for Wonder Woman?

Who turned down the role of Wonder Woman?

Evangeline Lilly's DC Decision. In an appearance on Happy, Sad, Confused, Ant-Man star Evangeline Lilly went into detail on how she turned down the role of Wonder Woman in a canceled Wonder Woman project.

Who was Wonder Woman before she became Wonder Woman?

Diana Prince was originally the name of a U.S. Army nurse during World War II who provided the primary alias for Princess Diana (Wonder Woman) of the Amazons. In January 1942, Princess Diana met Diana Prince, who was sobbing.

Who is Diana really in Wonder Woman?

Diana of Themyscira is an Amazon warrior princess and one of the world's first superheroes, known as Wonder Woman. She is the daughter of Queen Hippolyta and Zeus, the king of the Old Gods, as well as a member and co-founder of the Justice League.

Who is Wonder Woman? Her Origins, History & Impact

Why is Diana stronger than the other Amazons?

The original accept no substitutes Wonder Woman is hands down the most powerful Amazon. She's not just an Amazon. As her always-shifting origin has recently clarified, Diana is a demigod. Daughter of Queen Hippolyta and Zeus, her powers are, in a nutshell, godlike.

Is Diana half God?

Formed from clay by her mother, Queen Hippolyta, and given life by the breath of Aphrodite, she is a demi-god. The gifts she receives from the gods of the Greek pantheon explain her superhero powers, which become evident when she transforms into Wonder Woman. Wonder Woman made her debut in 1941 in All Star Comics.

What is Wonder Woman's only weakness?

In her original stories, and up until the 1980s, Diana's main weakness was being bound by a man. If captured and bound by a man, Wonder Woman couldn't access her powers. If a woman tied her up, however, Diana remained as strong as ever.

Who is Wonder Woman's daughter?

Lizzie Prince is the daughter of Wonder Woman and…well…the identity of her father is a story for another time. And really, the identity of her father isn't what makes her special. Lizzie is special because of her commanding presence, inquisitive nature and undying bravery.

Who was the female super hero before Wonder Woman?

Wonder Woman is an iconic female superhero, but female heroes like The Woman In Red, Black Cat, and Miss Fury predate the famous Amazon. Many consider Wonder Woman the first female superhero to star in a comic.

Who was originally supposed to play Wonder Woman?

In 2005, Joss Whedon signed on to write and direct a Wonder Woman movie (the script has since turned up online). His first choice to play the role was Angelina Jolie. Jolie would have been a natural choice at the time. She definitely looks the part of Diana.

Can Wonder Woman beat Superman?

Superman Just Became a God in DC Lore (No, Literally)

Though the Man of Steel fought with a frightening tenacity, Wonder Woman proved she's ready and able to take him down if she ever has to. Of course, both heroes have their own unique traits that make them quite amazing fighters.

Who did Wonder Woman lose that she loved?

In the original version of Wonder Woman's origin story, Steve Trevor was an intelligence officer in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II whose plane crashed on Paradise Island, the isolated homeland of the Amazons.

Who is the Marvel version of Wonder Woman?

The Origin of Power Princess in Marvel Comics

The original joke is that these heroes mirror the DC trinity; Hyperion is Superman, Nighthawk is Batman, and Power Princess is Wonder Woman.

Who was Wonder Woman modeled after?

Wonder Woman is a superheroine created by the American psychologist and writer William Moulton Marston (pen name: Charles Moulton), and artist Harry G. Peter in 1941 for DC Comics. Marston's wife, Elizabeth, and their life partner, Olive Byrne, are credited as being his inspiration for the character's appearance.

Who would make a better Wonder Woman?

Jodie Comer Has Appeared In Free Guy, Killing Eve, & The Last Duel. Jodie Comer has it all. From her dramatic ability to her impeccable comedic timing, the actress would be able to bring a reinvigorating energy to the Wonder Woman of the new DC Universe.

Who is Wonder Woman's twin sister?

History. Nubia was Wonder Woman's "black sister", created from black clay, just as Diana was created from white clay. Both were brought to life by Aphrodite, but Nubia was stolen by Ares/Mars (the Greek and Roman names were interchangeable, and more often than not, the Roman names were used.

Which Wonder Woman was she pregnant?

Gadot thoroughly proved herself to be worthy of the comic heroine's bulletproof bracelets. Now, we know she's maybe even more of a wonder woman than the one we see onscreen. According to Entertainment Weekly, Gadot was pregnant with her second child during much of the filming of the DC Entertainment box-office hit.

Does Steve ever find out Diana is Wonder Woman?

Steve's relationship with Wonder Woman had also evolved since he now knew about her double life as Diana Prince, making their romance more intimate. With the entire world thinking he was dead, Steve dyed his hair black, became a secret agent and changed his name to Steve Howard.

What woman is stronger than Wonder Woman?

3 Big Barda

Wonder Woman's flight would make her hard to catch but once caught Big Barda's strength and weaponry make her a near-unbeatable brute force. The rod and the sword may find themselves equally matched but when it comes down to strength Big Barda is a wall of pure muscle.

Who can beat Wonder Woman?

Highlights. Wonder Woman's strength and powers are impressive, but she has been defeated by surprising opponents. Batwoman managed to beat Wonder Woman and nearly kill her using her combat skills and the lasso of truth. Swamp Thing easily defeated Wonder Woman without even needing to attack her, leaving her helpless.

Who is Wonder Woman's nemesis?

The current Cheetah, Barbara Ann Minerva, is a former archeologist and treasure-hunter who sold her soul to the plant-god Urtzkartaga for power and immortality, not realizing she would be bound in eternal servitude to him. She, aside from Circe and Ares, is arguably Wonder Woman's deadliest archenemy.

Why can't Diana return to Themyscira?

Though Diana had saved Themyscira, with the help of the other League members, she had broken the sacred law that forbade anyone from bringing men to the island. Because of her actions, Hippolyta was forced to banish Diana from Themyscira.

How many kids does Wonder Woman have?

Does Wonder Woman ever have a child? Depends on the storyline you follow. Wonder Woman has two children, fathered by Superman. The oldest, a daughter, is somewhat rebellious, trying to find 'her' way, the youngest, a boy, is a bit to young to do so.

How did Wonder Woman people reproduce?

To reproduce and keep the Amazon race alive, the Themyscirans raid ships on the high seas and copulate with men. At the end of the mating, they take their lives and throw their corpses into the sea rather than marry them. Triumphant, the Amazons return to Paradise Island, and wait.