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There were many actresses considered for the coveted role of Wonder Woman before Gal Gadot won the part. Interestingly,Transformersstar Megan Fox was one of the early bets during the 2000s.
TheWonder Womanproject was an on-and-off decision back in 2005, and since Fox was rumored to play the lead part, lots of fan artwork spread on the internet with the actress dressed up as the famed heroine.
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Megan Fox Rejected Wonder Woman Role And Called The Character “Lame”
With an iconic character like Wonder Woman, many actresses would dream of playing the role even once in their career. However,Megan Foxwas not one of those celebrities vying for the part. She was quick to shut down rumors of her participating in the said project. She said in her interview withTimes OnlineviaMTV News:
“Wonder Woman is a lame superhero… She flies around in her invisible jet, and her weaponry is a lasso that makes you tell the truth. I just don’t get it. Somebody has a big challenge on their hands whoever takes that role, but I don’t want to do it.”
Not only did theJennifer’s Bodystar debunk the rumors, but she also slammed the iconic DC character by calling Wonder Woman a “lame superhero”. To be fair, actors must understand the roles they are portraying, and if Fox claimed she did not “get” the character, she was wise enough to walk away.
Fox would later star inMichael Bay’s 2007 filmTransformersas Mikaela Banes, a role she regretted in the end.
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Several Actresses Contended For The Coveted Role Of Wonder Woman
While Megan Fox hated the idea of flying in an invisible jet and a lasso as a weapon, other actresses have displayed their interest in the role.
BondgirlOlga Kurylenkocame so close to snagging the role after she was included in the last three actresses who were considered to play the part. TheQuantum of Solacestar even attended a screen test. The French-Ukrainian model definitely stood a chance because of her acting chops and previous physical training.
Angelina JoliewasJoss Whedon’s first choice for Wonder Woman when he signed on to helm the movie in 2005. There’s no reason why theTomb Raiderstar would not get the role because aside from Jolie’s long roster of action movies, she also looks the part.
Adrianne Palickiwas cast to play Wonder Woman in an ill-fated pilot episode for a television show in 2011. Fans only saw her wear the costume from the photos that resurfaced online, but never witnessed the actress actually play on the screen. She would have made a great Diana Prince given her credentials working inAgents of SHIELDas Mockingbird.
Gina Caranoalso previously voiced her interest in transforming into Wonder Woman. The former MMA star has the physique and the looks, but she did not successfully win the role.
Elodie Yungwas also a fan-favorite bet because of her past work in Marvel’sDaredevilseries as Elektra Natchios. The French-Cambodian star would have been a natural choice as Wonder Woman due to her martial arts background and experience in the comic book live-action adaptations.
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
