![]() ![]() Gal Gadot, however, is bringing new life to this Alfred Hitchcock film, and Eileen Jones has been tapped to write the new screenplay. To Catch A Thief, a beloved Alfred Hitchcock film starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, has reportedly been greenlit for a remake by Paramount Pictures. Gadot's future looks bright with so many new films on the way, but fans aren't happy with the news that she'll be directing a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic To Catch A Thief (1955) film: Aside from upcoming DC films, including a third standalone Wonder Woman film, the Israeli actress has roles in two big-budget Netflix thrillers, a long-awaited adaptation of one of Agatha Christie's most beloved novels, a very controversial biographical drama, and much more. To say the least, the number of upcoming Gal Gadot films in the next few years is mind-boggling. Happy birthday Gal Gadot! What's next for Gal Gadot? (Fan art: FanPop.Today, the Israeli actress celebrates her 37th birthday and the prospect of a third Wonder Woman movie looms in the horizon, as well as several and new exciting roles. “Wonder Woman is a lame superhero,” the actress said in 2009, ending that campaign immediately. Then, of course, there was the Transformers breakout, long considered a fan favorite for the role, and possibly the pioneer of the fan-made casting meme. “I might need a tramp stamp.” (Editor’s note: Wait, is Diana Prince known for her tramp stamp?) (Photo: Getty Images) ![]() “I wanna be Wonder Woman,” she told Sirius XM in 2014. (Fan: Facebook)Īfter getting a taste of DC Comics action in 2005’s Batman Begins, Holmes also stated her case. It’s unclear if she was ever approached for the role, but the Percy Jackson star threw her hat in the ring in 2013 when she said she “would love to” play the Amazonian warrior. The one-time Bond girl ( Quantum of Solace) was one of three actresses who reportedly screen-tested for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice along with eventual role-winner Gal Gadot and… (Fan art: MasterDeaDmAn/Deviant Art)Īccording to Variety, BvS’s casting description for Diana Prince was “tall, brunette, athletic and exotic.” The Cambodian-French Yung, who currently plays Elektra on Netflix’s Daredevil (and is seen here in Gods of Egypt), clearly fit the bill. Miller later cast Gale as The Valkyrie in Fury Road. That role eventually went to the lesser-known Australian actress Gale, however, judging from stunning test photos (like the one shown here) released of her in costume in 2015. Biel was said to be "in talks” to play his main superheroine. This photograph is for editorial use only and is the copyright of the film company and/or the photographer assigned by the film or. (Fan art: methosivanhoe/)Īlso in the running for Whedon’s ill-fated franchise starter was the red-headed Mad Men alum, who said of the possibility of playing Wonder Woman: “I would do it in a heartbeat." (Fan art: )īefore he finally managed to get Mad Max: Fury Road off the ground, George Miller was set to direct Justice League of America in 2007. (Photo: MTV)ĭuring the early stages of development on Whedon’s Wonder project, media pundits positioned the casting of the movie’s title role as a battle between Buffy stars Gellar and Carpenter. But her donning of Diana’s famous get-up at the 2002 MTV Movie Awards (see above) was the closest she’d get. ![]() (Fan art: Giatrus-74/Deviant Art)Įventual Marvel maestro Joss Whedon was signed to write and direct a Wonder Woman film in 2005, and his Buffy muse Sarah Michelle Gellar was said to be his top choice for the role. Bullock also received the endorsement of original TV Wonder Woman Lynda Carter. Wonder Women projects have been swirling around Hollywood since the mid-‘90s, when producer Joel Silver wooed the Blind Side Oscar winner for the role. Here’s a look at those would-be Wonder Women (with the help of some fan-made art). Before the Israeli actress lassoed the role though, there was a lengthy list of other lovely ladies in the mix to finally bring Wonder Woman to the big screen ( Friday Night Lights’ Adrianne Palicki got the closest, playing the Amazonian in a failed 2011 TV pilot). Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman is one of the brightest spots in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, a dark superhero spectacle critics and audiences are otherwise split on. ![]()
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