scans_daily | Christina Hendricks would like to play Wonder Woman

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Well, what do you think of that?

Edit: I got to thinking and here is a question for my fellow S_Ders.

Think of a comic book character that has NOT been portrayed on the big screen and tell us which actor/actress/CGI robot should play them.

I get us started. He may have aged out of the role but Neil Patrick Harris as Speedball!

http://www.themarysue.com/christina-hendricks-wonder-woman/

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/113131-Christina-Hendricks-Wants-to-Be-Wonder-Woman

Odin bless any actor or actress going after comic book role but Christina, come on. You know what DC female character you're destined to play.

If there is any leading lady who could wear the boob-window with pride.

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aaron_bourque

. . . I don't really see her as the athletic type necessary for Wonder Woman. Nor do I think she's tall enough, but whatever.

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darkknightjrk

Which is partially why I thought a Golden Age version of WW might fit her better--back then, she was smaller, and while not as stacked as Hendricks, was certainly not as toned as she is in modern interpretations.

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mrstatham

Yes, but most athletic types that would be visually appropriate for WW lack that important thing called *acting talent*.

Besides, it's not like Diana's level of strength is proportionate to the amount of muscle she has - though I suppose it makes it look more convincing if she's hefting cars or whatever. That said, neither Christopher Reeve nor Christian Bale had or have the overly ridiculous, muscular forms displayed in the comics, and both are physically convincing enough in their films, despite my distaste for Bale.

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You know, maybe it's because of her playing a character from the 60s, but I totally see Hendricks as more of a Golden Age version of the character.

Overall, I think she could make for a good WW--she can definitely fill out the costume, and she is a mad awesome actress who would make the role sing.

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mullon

Meh, I'd rather it was someone who looked like Wonder Woman.

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aaron_bourque

Lots of people have lots of opinions on what Wonder Woman looks like.

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Well, she's a better choice then Megan Fox. Then again, Michael J. Fox would be a better choice than Megan Fox.

Other actors to play roles? Hm.

-I always thought Steve Buscemi would make an AWESOMELY creepy Mad Hater.
-James Marsden as Jesse Custer (Preacher). This was talked about years ago, before the first X-Men movie. People said he looked too young. I'd say he's just about the right age, now.
-Neil Patrick Harris as The Flash (Wally).

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Trufax: Steve Buscemi did play the Mad Hatter(Wonderland) in a SNL skit some years back and he was delightfully creepy.

Course, creepy isn't exactly outside of his comfort zone.

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I always thought Christina in 'Mad Men' would make a great Barbara Gordon.

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I thought of that too, especially older Babs as Oracle.

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maridee42

oooh. I have Thoughts.

Either Gina Torres or Angelina Jolie as Wonderwoman. Sorry, Christina, but they've got this warrior vibe that I haven't seen from you. Maybe Oracle or Poison Ivy?

I'm a little in love with the idea of Zachary Levi as Nightwing!Dick Grayson. And I keep hearing that Alona Tal would be a great Stephanie Brown.

And I know we already have a cast Scarecrow, but I've always thought that Michael Emerson would do a creepily good job of portraying him.

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I always though Angelina Jolie would have been the most obvious choice to play Wonder Woman if a WW movie were made in the last 10 years cause of her experience as an 'action girl', plus her celebrity baggage could be a plus in this instance, but at the same time, I wouldn't want to see her in the role just cause it's such an obvious choice... I think she's semi-retire now anyways.

I could easily see Gina Torres as a fantastic choice to play Hyppolita or Phillipus though.

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Well I guess you know some pretty smart people!

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Well this post made me go from six to midnight.

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proteus_lives

I had to ponder that one for a moment.

Well done Sir.

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nezchan

"...wear the boob window with pride."

Hell, she already has!

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proteus_lives

Give her some blond hair dye and begin casting for Terra.

We shoot in eight weeks!

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She would be perfect as Poison Ivy.

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steverodgers5

Yeah that's the role for Christina all right. She fits Pamela to a tee.

I see Power Girl as having a more Gemma Atkinson look to her. (Well, if Gemma was more of an actual actress anyway..)

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Stop...
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Stop me if you've heard these before.

retro's perfect Pamela Isley:

retro's perfect Diana of Themiscyra:

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Will you be my lesbian lover?

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celestialchild

I haven't seen her acting, but appearance-wise she could look the part.

Still, she's not the interpretation of Wonder Woman I would want them to go with.

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jlroberson

Watch some BATTLESTAR GALACTICA. There you see her with nothing but acting to hold her up.

And she's arresting.

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Alan Tudyk as Ted Kord!

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Seann William Scott as Booster Gold.

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I said GOOD DAY SIR

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Event Horizon was a very underated movie..

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A little Off topic but speaking of his casting..

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Firefly Casting..

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That's perfect!

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Anyone else see the title of this and think "Who?" Of course that probably has to do with me having seen a grand total of 5 minutes of Mad Men before changing the channel.

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Just you.

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kusonaga

While I wouldn't mind seeing Christina Hendricks in the Wonder Woman outfit (yowza), I don't think she looks the part. As has been noted, she's not particularly athletic or muscular, something that is required for the role.

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Lots of actors aren't muscular, or aren't as muscular, before they get that personal trainer paid for by the studio. Chris Hemsworth was in pretty excellent shape in the first place, but compare George Kirk to Thor and you see what I mean.

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glprime

This just in: Christina still smoking hot at the Emmy's red carpet.

Back to you, Proteus.

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proteus_lives

Hubba-hubba.

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Zoe Saldana for Lois Lane. Obviously Lois has appeared on the big screen before, but still. Zoe Saldana is my Lois Lane. She's got the eyebrow/sarcasm/take-no-prisoner-snark down pat.

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I still want a Jon Hamm/Tina Fey pairing as Clark/Lois snarking in the Daily Planet office (casting of Jon as Max Lord above be damned; if I can get him for anything it's Superman/Clark Kent).

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Zoe Saldana-Misty Knight!

Iron First-Chris Pine

Luke Cage-Old Spice Guy

Colleen Wing-The Engineer chick from Firefly

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If you haven't seen this, I have some good news for you!

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I'll give you one though..

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Do think it's a pity though..

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Black Canary: Sarah Chalke (not an action star, but I love her presence and vocal talents; she can make a great assertive and feisty Dinah Lance)
Green Arrow: Either James Marsters or Josh Dallas (who played Fandral in THOR).

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Usagi Yojimbo played by...Roger Rabbit!

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If we're doing this thing, I'll certainly chime in on my personal fans. Jon Hamm was a pitch perfect Lex Luthor in the Funny or Die skits, and even more so if he actually shaved his freakin' head.

Mr. Terrific I'd see now as perhaps Michael Jai White, or I used Dennis Haysbert in an RPG of mine. Haysbert may be a bit old to play Michael these days, but why not?

I haz PLENTY more if anybody's interested. Including my personal thought of Eric Dane as Catman. Shirtless, egg cooking McSteamy cutting up folk and punching lions? YAS PLEEZ.

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I've always thought Dennis Haysbert would make a great Black Panther. Either him or Denzel washington could really pull off that regal air that T'challa should have.

I definitely wouldn't want Wesley Snipes in the role. Even though I heard he was quite keen on it. Just because he's a name actor, doesn't mean he should get it. And after being Blade, It'd be like a repeat of Chris Evans getting Cap, even though he was already established as a fairly well known Marvel character, that I think he was much better suited to. Still wish they could have went with Nathan Fillion for Cap, (even though he's canadian!)

But quite often it's an actor renowned for films that gets these parts, rather than tv actors who might well have been a better fit. I've always believed that right from his LA Law days, Blair Underwood would have made a pitch perfect Rhodey in Iron Man. (And in the Event it didn't look like he'd aged all that much either) I don't think Terrence Howard OR Don Cheadle were particularly great choices there, sadly..

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Naomi Watts would make a perfect Sue Storm.

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I can certainly see her being a lot better than Jessica Alba in the role..
(Though granted, that wouldn't be too hard!)

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