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The Star Wars actor who director James Gunn says would be ‘great’ as Wonder Woman

James Gunn reveals update on The Batman II and Wonder Woman
  • James Gunn, overseeing the new DC Universe, addressed speculation regarding Adria Arjona, who starred in ‘Star Wars’ spinoff ‘Andor’, potentially playing Wonder Woman.
  • Gunn stated that Arjona “would be a great Wonder Woman” but clarified his Instagram follow was due to their long-standing friendship, not a casting hint.
  • Arjona previously worked with Gunn on the 2016 film 'The Belko Experiment' and expressed gratitude for his early support in her career.
  • Gal Gadot, who previously portrayed Wonder Woman, had her third film cancelled after James Gunn and Peter Safran took charge of DC.
  • Gadot expressed feeling “empowered” by the cancellation, stating it allows her to pursue her own projects and act as an actress-for-hire.
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