5 Actresses Who Could Play Wonder Woman

 

My Top 5 Choices for the Role of Wonder Woman

                   

#1.) Gemma Arterton (27)

Gemma Arterton was, without a doubt, born for the role of Wonder Woman (and Lara Croft). Her career so far has been...very interesting. From small independent let-downs like Tamara Drewe, to big-budget disappointments like Clash of the Titans and Quantum of Solace. However, just because her movie choices haven't been great, doesn't mean she is a bad actress. She recently starred along side Saoirse Ronan in the vampire flick Byzantium, in which Arterton effectively proved that she truly is an amazing actress with an incredible range. If given the right script, director, and opportunity, Arterton can really prove to the world how good she really is. The only downside I could possible think of with Gemma is the lack of blue eyes, but if they can cast Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury, a WHITE comic book character, then I think we can let a change in eye color slide. Gemma is my number one choice for Wonder Woman. 

#2.) Hayley Atwell (31)

Hayley has earned her place in comic book lore after portraying the strong and independent Peggy Carter in Captain America: First Avenger. Seeing as how modern day Marvel movies are taking place in, well, modern day times, I doubt we will be seeing much of Peggy or Hayley in Captain America; except if she is in an old woman costume, of course. Which means she will probably not have her hands full of other obligations. Even though I've only seen a few things she's in, I can already tell she is a decent actor. However, I've yet to see her in a movie in which she is an American. I'd like to think she could pull it off as well as Gemma, but there's no way to tell. If she can manage pulling off the same sense of control, strength, and independence as she did in Captain America, then I think the world will be in for a quite a ride as the Amazing Amazon reclaims her relevance in today's superhero craze.

#3.) Odette Yustman (28)

Unfortunately, Gemma Arterton and Hayley Atwell are not yet household names. However, due to their roles in Captain American (Hayley) and Prince of Persia (Gemma), they both hold a small cult following. Odette Yustman does not have that luxury. She proved to be a good actress in her leading role in Cloverfield and delivered a surprisingly decent performance in The Unborn along with her great recurring performance on House M.D. It feels like, just like Gemma, if she were given the right opportunity she could achieve greatness. She may not have the muscle tone of other potential candidates like Gina Carano, but I believe she has the talent necessary to get the job done. Shae may not have the best track record when it comes to her movie choices, but look on the bright side, at least she's better than Megan Fox.

#4.) Rhona Mitra (37)

While she may not be "too" old, she does rest on the boarder. At 37, she may be the best choice for Wonder Woman if the intent is to make the Amazon more mature and serious. After watching Rise of the Lycans and her character in the deliciously shady Nip/Tuck,  it's fair to say Rhona can convey a tremendous amount of emotion. She has the right look for the character, she has the necessary build and facial features. If she's not too busy hopefully starring in Dean Koontz's Frankentein TV series, then I believe she would make a great addition to the DC universe. However, if there is a Wonder Woman movie being made, she would be right on the edge of 40. With Henry Cavill being only 30, and with DC looking for a more youthful Batman, a 40 year old woman may not be what they are looking for, despite the talent she can bring to the character. However, if I had a time machine, I would make 30-year old Rhona Wonder Woman in a heartbeat.

#5.) Zoey Duetch (19)

This is the choice that excites me the most. Being a big fan of the unfairly cancelled Ringer, Zoey was an actress that really caught my attention. Yes, right now, she is a teenager, and the youngest candidate on my list and probably any other list. However, as I said with Rhona, the movie won't happen for the next several years. Lynda Carter was 25 years old, in 4 years, all other candidates on my list would be over the age of 30. However, in Zoey's case, she would be 23, the closest to Lynda's age, and I think it is safe to say that Zoey looks a few years over 20 already. With the upcoming movie Vampire Academy hitting theaters in 2014, the first of a potential franchise, Zoey is getting her name out there. If Vampire Academy blows up as large as Twilight flabbergastingly did, then she will soon become a household name, making her a great candidate for a more relatable, youthful Wonder Woman. Fingers crossed for her over Kristen Stewart. Yeesh.