The two words that truly define Wonder Woman are ‘Strength’ and ‘Compassion.’ Gal Gadot took on the role of the bold and beautiful superhero in live-action movies after 36 years. Since then, she has made the character well-liked by the fandom. However, when James Gunn and Peter Safran were appointed as the new decision-makers of the DC Studios, Gadot’s Wonder Woman 3 got cancelled.
The restructuring brought about several significant changes, one of which was Gal Gadot’s departure from the iconic role. So, after her exit, the big question that arises is who will be the new Wonder Woman in the DCU? Although there is no confirmation yet, there are certainly some speculations, and we have listed the top actresses who are perfect for the role of Wonder Woman.
1. Adria Arjona
Adria Arjona’s popularity stems from her roles in Good Omens, Emerald City, and Andor. She has gained recognition with her diverse and dramatic acting abilities throughout the years. Recently, fans noticed James Gunn following her on Instagram, and the first thing that popped up in their heads was’ Is she the new Wonder Woman?’
In an interview with ExtraTV, James Gunn was asked about this, and he replied that he had been following Adria for seven years. They collaborated on a movie called The Belko Experiment that came out in 2016, and since then, she has been a good friend to him. James Gunn also said that ‘she would probably be a good Wonder Woman.’ However, let’s not raise our hopes until an official announcement is made.
2. Naomi Scott
Naomi Scott never had a superhero role in her portfolio yet, but that doesn’t mean she can’t bag an opportunity to play one in the near future. She would be a great fit for Wonder Woman; if you haven’t watched her as Jasmine in the live-action Aladdin, watch it right now. Well, the movie didn’t turn out well, but it surely gave Scott the appreciation she deserved. The way she carried the character is worth every bit of praise.
Moreover, she also portrayed Kimberly Hart in 2019’s Power Rangers, and that is yet another role that can help her bag the Wonder Woman moniker in the new DC. However, Wonder Woman is known for being a tall warrior, but Scott is 5’4, so this might be a major reason why she may not be considered for the role.
3. Katy O’Brian
Katy O’Brian has played several physically demanding roles, and that makes her one of the strongest contenders for the Wonder Woman role. She has a martial arts background and has impressed the community with her physicality in ‘Love Lies Bleeding.’ So, it makes sense why fans are rooting for her to replace Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman.
Regardless of her athletic physique, she can also bring a fresh and grounded take on the character with her acting experience. She also boasts a personality that will allow her to play both powerful and vulnerable characters.
4. Ana de Armas
Ana De Armas has recently given the fandom goosebumps with the incredible action sequences in Ballerina. Besides that, she has also given some really action-heavy scenes in No Time to Die, The Gray Man, and more, so she is definitely someone who dares to handle the Wonder Woman title.
However, she never revealed her willingness to play the bold character; in fact, she stated that Gal Gadot has been the perfect Wonder Woman, and she should continue playing the role.
5. Monica Barbaro
Several fans want to see Monica Barbaro as Diana Prince because the actress has established a reputation in the industry that lends itself to this role. She has portrayed characters delivering high-stakes action scenes. One among them is Top Gun: Maverick’s Phoenix, a brave fighter pilot with top-notch physicality.
Monica Barbaro’s charismatic persona and her diversified portfolio make her a suitable character for DC Universe’s new Wonder Woman.
Who would you like to see as the new Wonder Woman in the new DCU?
