'Wonder Woman' Movie News: Upcoming Flick Might Embrace Gender Equality, See More Details [VIDEO]
Superhero fans can rejoice as one of the biggest icons will finally be getting her own movie.
It was previously announced that Wonder Woman, who made an appearance in Batman v Superman, would have a feature film based entirely on her. And in Friday's report from TIME, producers Deborah Snyder and Charles Roven opened up on what fans can expect from the anticipated blockbuster.
First of all, Snyder explained why actress Gal Gadot was an excellent choice for the role.
"A lot of times, kids don't distinguish between an actor and the character," he said. "So we had to make sure that whoever we were casting would really represent who this character was and be a great role model personally. When we did the tests, all our department heads- the hair and makeup, the stunts- they were rooting for her, just the way she carried herself. She really embodies all the things we were looking for."
The film is going to be directed by Patty Jenkins whose previous credits include Monster and Lifetime's Five.
"Patty Jenkins is going to be the first female director to direct a studio tentpole action movie, and I felt like for Wonder Woman, how could you not hire a woman?" Roven said. "We're bringing this iconic feminist character to the screen for the first time, it should be from a woman because we need more women behind the camera."
It also sounds like the film will truly embrace gender equality in the way Snyder explained it.
"Even though Wonder Woman has changed as women's place in society has changed, I think what she stands for- her pillars of truth and of love and of peace, of justice- those things are very constant," the producer said. "I think maybe with all the talk about gender equality, this is the right time for her to be coming and taking the spotlight from all the male superheroes."
Wonder Woman is expected to hit theaters on June 23, 2017.
