With the future of Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman on uncertain ground, fans of the DC superhero began weighing in on potential replacements. Among the top choices? Alexandra Daddario recently caught fans’ attention with an edited photo that showed her wearing the iconic costume. Will Alexandra Daddario be the new Wonder Woman in DC? Let’s find out.
Rumors about the future of Wonder Woman have been swirling for months, as James Gunn and Peter Safran take over DC Studios. While it remains unclear what the future holds for the character, fans have been speculating about who could take on the mantle of the Amazonian warrior. Alexandra Daddario is one of the top names on that list.
Will Alexandra Daddario be the next Wonder Woman? The viral photo that started the rumor
To cut to the chase, this DC rumor is not true. The buzz around Daddario as Wonder Woman began when digital artist Jaxson Derr shared a photo of the actress in the iconic costume on Instagram. While the photo was just a digital rendition, it sparked excitement among fans who were eager to see Daddario in the role.
- Although the photo doesn’t confirm anything about Daddario’s casting, fans have been vocal in their support of the actress. Many have noted that Daddario has the physicality and acting chops to pull off the role. So yes, as of this writing, there’s no confirmation nor announcement if there should be another casting call for the next Wonder Woman in DC.
- While of course, others utilized the comment section of the post to share that gal Gadot is the perfect Wonder Woman. The comments on the post are divided, and this discussion even led to Twitter. Well, what are your thoughts about Daddario as the next Wonder Woman or Gal Gadot should stay as the Amazonian superhero?
Alexandra Daddario as Wonder Woman would've been amazing and I loved this fan made picture of her. pic.twitter.com/LMcE8LtEzm
— Darth Spidey (@spidey_zilla) March 29, 2023
Is she a perfect Wonder Woman?
If Daddario were to take on the role of Wonder Woman, it wouldn’t be her first step into the world of superheroes. Back in 2014, she was reportedly shortlisted to play Jessica Jones in the titular Netflix series. While she didn’t ultimately land the role, it’s clear that Daddario has the skills and experience necessary to take on a superhero part.
- With her experience performing stunts and fight scenes in films like San Andreas, it’s easy to see why fans think she would make a great Wonder Woman. If this happens, pretty sure, fans would be excited about how she can pull off and slay WW!
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The Future of Wonder Woman
While it remains to be seen whether Daddario will ultimately land the role of Wonder Woman, it’s clear that fans are excited about the possibility. With her talent, experience, and physicality, she would be a natural fit for the part.
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- Of course, it’s worth noting that Gal Gadot will be reprising her role as Wonder Woman in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, so it’s possible that Daddario won’t be taking on the role anytime soon. For Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman fans, we don’t think she’ll be handing over her cape anytime soon.
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Who is Alexandra Daddario?
For those who aren’t familiar with Alexandra Daddario’s work, she is an American actress who has been active in the industry since the early 2000s. Perhaps her most well-known role is as Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film series. Alexandra also worked in films and series such as True Detective, The White Lotus, Texas Chainsaw 3D, and Baywatch.
Daddario’s talent as an actress has not gone unnoticed. She has been nominated for Emmy awards in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress. Her work continues to impress audiences and critics alike.
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