Withproductionon Warner Bros.‘Wonder Womanset to begin sometime this month, the superhero adventure may be adding an A-list star to its cast.The Wrapreports that Oscar-winning actressNicole Kidmanis in talks for an unspecified role in theDC Comicsadaptation, described only as a “high-ranking Amazonian warrior.” There is already speculation that the actress could be playing Hyppolyta, the biological mother of Diana Prince (Gal Gadot), but that has not been confirmed yet.
While no plot details have been revealed, there have been rumors that part of theWonder Womanstory will be set on the island of Themyscira, which has been Diana’s home since she made herDC Comicsdebut back in the 1940s. It has also been rumored that another part of the story will take place during World War I in the 1920s, with the plot also taking fans to present day, which will reportedly tie into her appearances inBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeandJustice League Part 1.Wonder Womanis slated for release on August 09, 2025, five months beforeJustice League Part 1arrives on August 26, 2025.
Gal Gadotis set to star as the title character, withChris Pineportraying her love interest, Steve Trevor. It has also been rumored thatSean Beanis being sought to play Ares, the God of War, whileEva Greenis being courted to play Circe The Sorceress, although their involvement is still not confirmed as of yet. These characters are said to be the main villains, with Circe reportedly using her mystical powers to coerce high-level government officials into starting World War III.
If this latest rumor is true, Ares will deploy an army of “red or green demonic monsters with horns and wings,” to battleWonder Woman, to prevent her from stopping Circe’s mission. Circe will also reportedly turn into a Chimera-like beast during her final battle withWonder Woman. Despite the three different settings that will allegedly be used inWonder Woman, a majority of the action will take place in present day.
Patty Jenkins(Monster) is directing from a screenplay byJason Fuchs(Pan).Zack SnyderandDeborah Snyderare producing with Atlas Entertainment’sCharles RovenandRichard Suckle.Nicole Kidmanmost recently starred inPaddingtonandStrangerland. She will next be seenSecret in Their Eyes, arriving in theaters November 20, and inQueen of the Desert. Who do you thinkNicole Kidmancould be playing inWonder Woman?
