Nicole Kidman Linked with Major Wonder Woman Role - DC Comics Adaptation Set to Follow 'Batman v Superman'

Nicole Kidman Linked with Major Wonder Woman Role

DC Comics Adaptation Set to Follow 'Batman v Superman'

By Alex Burns

According to an article over at The Wrap Hollywood star Nicole Kidman is in ongoing negotiations to join the upcoming 'Wonder Woman' solo movie. Warner Bros are developing the DC Comics adaptation as part of their extended superhero universe on film which includes 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' and 'Suicide Squad'. If true, Kidman would join Gal Gadot who plays the lead role and Chris Pine who has recently been cast as love interest Steve Trevor.

Director Patty Jenkins is helming the project and Oscar-winner Kidman is up for a role described as a "high-ranking Amazonian Warrior". While this is a pretty vague character description we can speculate that given Nicole Kidman's age at 48 and her looks the immediate comic book character that springs to mind is Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons. She's a fierce warrior for sure and also the biological mother to Wonder Woman. It's unclear at this point if the film will follow the comicbook storyline, very little has been revealed about the plot of themovie but we have to admit, Kidman would be a pretty shrwed casting choice and make a great addition to the film.

If all this pans out then this would mark Nicole Kidman's first return to a DC Comics property after her role as Dr. Chase Meridian in the 1995 smash-hit 'Batman Forever' alongside Val Kilmer as the caped crusader. Remember that one?  

Wonder Woman will make her cinematic debut alongside Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' on March 25th 2016, Gal Gadot then takes center stage in the 'Wonder Woman'  solo movie set for release June 23, 2017 before teaing up with Batman, Superman, Aquaman and more for 'Justice League: Part One' on November 17th 2017.

Chris Pine Officially Joins 'Wonder Woman' Movie Star Trek Actor Will Play Love Interest

Chris Pine Officially Joins 'Wonder Woman' Movie

Star Trek Actor Will Play Love Interest

By Alex Burns

After months of rumours that Chris Pine was set to join a DC Comics movie we now have confirmation that Captain Kirk himself will play the role of Steve Trevor in Warner Bros. Pictures upcoming 'Wonder Woman' movie! The film stars Gal Gadot (The Fast and the Furious) in the title role and will be directed by Patty Jenkins (Monster). Pine joins the movie after another torrent of rumours had him linked to play the Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, in the 2018 'Green Lantern Corps' movie, now we can put all that speculation to rest as he is locked in for Steve Trevor in DC's cinematic universe.

If you're wondering just who exactly Steve Trevor is then we've got you covered as he's had a few different interpretations in the decades since his debut in 1942's 'All Star Comics' #8. This origin saw the character as a US soldier whose plane crash lands onto Wonder Woman's home turf of Paradise Island. The island is a females only deal and Steve's presence exposed the hidden civilisation to the world. There's been a few changes to the character along the way but he's always maintained a close relationship with Wonder Woman and they've often been involved romantically as well.

The launch of DC's New 52 saw Trevor as a liaise officer for the US government and the newly formed Justice League. It remains to be seen if Trevor will play out that role in the upcoming 'Justice League' movies the Wonder Woman movie is set to to take place across decades as 'Wonder Woman' is introduced to a male dominated world.

Gadot will first star in 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' in March 2016 before Pine joins her in the 'Wonder Woman' solo movie in June 2017. Gadot will definitely be back for Justice League: Part One' in November 2017 Pine may appear in that movie as well. Check out a cool clip of Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor's relationship from 2009 Wonder Woman DC Animated movie.