James Gunn has recently made comments about the future of the DC Universe (DCU), sparking uncertainty about Gal Gadot’s involvement as Wonder Woman. Throughout the ups and downs of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), Gadot’s portrayal of the iconic superhero has consistently been praised. Her natural charisma shines through in bringing Diana Prince to life, and the first Wonder Woman film was a massive success at the box office, receiving widespread acclaim. However, the sequel, Wonder Woman 1984, did not achieve the same level of success, although the fault does not lie with Gadot’s performance.
Despite Gadot’s popularity and her appearances in other DC projects, it remains uncertain if she will be part of the select group of actors continuing in James Gunn and Peter Saffran’s new DCU. The DCU is undergoing a reboot, and veteran actors like Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill will not be reprising their roles. There has been no official confirmation regarding Gadot’s future as the Amazonian warrior, but Gunn’s recent comments suggest the possibility of another actor taking on the role going forward.
Of note, Gal Gadot’s name does not appear on James Gunn’s list of returning leads on social media threads, adding further speculation about the future of Wonder Woman in the DCU.
Gunn and Peter Safran have exciting plans to reboot the DC universe in 2024, starting with the highly anticipated film Creature Commandos. Following that, in 2025, fans can look forward to Superman: Legacy. While there’s excitement surrounding the upcoming projects, there’s also some uncertainty regarding the cast. As we eagerly await more details, questions arise about whether familiar faces like Jason Momoa as Aquaman and Zachary Levi as Shazam will return.
Recently, a curious user on Threads reached out to Gunn himself, seeking answers about which actors will continue portraying their beloved DC characters. In response, Gunn shed some light on the subject. According to him, Xolo Maridueña is set to reprise his role as Blue Beetle in the DCU, bringing his talent and energy to the character once again. Additionally, fans can expect the brilliant Viola Davis to grace the screen as Amanda Waller, a character she has portrayed with excellence. And of course, John Cena, with his undeniable charisma, will reprise his role as Peacemaker.
With this information, fans can now rest assured that these talented individuals will be continuing their roles, injecting new life into the DC universe.
This list serves as confirmation that three actors from the DCEU will be making the transition to the DCU. However, it’s worth noting that there are other characters, such as Freddie Stroma’s Vigilante, who director James Gunn has previously stated will be returning. One noticeable absence from the list is Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. Although Gunn hasn’t officially stated that Gadot won’t be reprising her role, the status of her character, Diana, remains uncertain. Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman has been exceptional, but the complexity arises from the fact that most Justice League members won’t be returning. Bringing Gadot back could potentially add more confusion. Nonetheless, Gunn has confirmed the existence of Elseworld projects, which opens the possibility for Gadot to continue portraying Wonder Woman in a separate universe. Clarifying the Confusing Future of Wonder Woman in the DC Universe.
The recent thread by Gunn has sparked uncertainty about Gadot’s future as Wonder Woman. In a surprising statement, Gadot mentioned that she and Gunn are developing Wonder Woman 3. However, this announcement seems to have fizzled out without gaining much attention. Reports are now suggesting that Wonder Woman 3 may not actually be in the works. Director Patty Jenkins has confirmed that she won’t be returning to direct the third film, so if Gadot does come back, it would be a departure from the previous two movies. Additionally, while other actors are returning, Gunn appears to be creating his own universe from scratch, which doesn’t bode well for Gadot’s potential comeback as Wonder Woman.