Adrianne Palicki Talks WONDER WOMAN; Says She Was "Devastated" By Cancellation

Adrianne Palicki Talks WONDER WOMAN; Says She Was "Devastated" By Cancellation

In an interview with Collider, the GI JOE: Retaliation actress looks back on her brief time in the Wonder Woman costume, and sounds very disappointed that the pilot didn't lead to series. But, she remains optimistic, and even hopes to play the role again some day..

By MarkCassidy - Nov 19, 2012 04:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Wonder Woman
Source: Collider

Anyone who has sat through David E. Kelley's Wonder Woman pilot will know there were no injustices done when ABC decided not to pick it up for a tv series - but, Adrianne Palicki wasn't the problem. Sure her dialogue was appalling for the most part, but the actress injected a lot of heart into the character and was actually one of the only bright spots in an otherwise pretty wretched 45 minutes. Still, poor quality notwithstanding, it can't be easy for any actor to step into such an iconic role only to have the rug pulled from under them. Here is what Palicki had to say to Collider about the whole experience..



How difficult was it for you to go through what you did with the Wonder Woman TV show? Did you have one of those self-doubt moments about being in this business?

PALICKI: have that, every day. I’m not going to lie. I’m serious. And then, I have to remind myself that I love what I do. If I get to do one job a year, or if I get to just do my job, even if people don’t get to see it, I’m doing my job and it’s making me happy. I’ve got to just keep fighting through it and do it, and hope that eventually people see what I’m doing. But, I was devastated. Believe me, I was inconsolable for a good two months. And then, I had to realize that I had a Wonder Woman costume fitted for my body. I got to play that part on film. Not many people get to say that, and that’s cool. Maybe I’ll get to do it again, in a bigger arena. Who knows?


Who knows indeed. It's unlikely of course, but how would you guys feels about Palicki getting another shot at Princess Diana? In Warner Bros. Justice League movie perhaps? Sound off below, and click the link back to Collider below to hear what Palicki has to say about her role sin GI JOE: Retaliation and Red Dawn.









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Anthrax
Anthrax - 11/19/2012, 5:01 PM
the show would have sucked balls but yea its sucks to know you put your effort into something that will never see the light of day
Oarsis
Oarsis - 11/19/2012, 5:16 PM
No. I see her as a Marvel actress, actually. Adrianne, there's always Ms. Marvel, just sayin'. Avengers 2 is right around the corner, and you're utter perfection.
I love her, so I am hoping for the best!
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 11/19/2012, 5:23 PM
All they needed was a better costume and better fight choreography and it would've did fine.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/19/2012, 5:24 PM
Nah, they didn't get the character at all. It wasn't just the technical stuff. That scene from the screen cap above alone made it a washout.
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 11/19/2012, 5:25 PM
"I have to remind myself that I love what I do. If I get to do one job a year, or if I get to just do my job, even if people don’t get to see it, I’m doing my job and it’s making me happy. I’ve got to just keep fighting through it and do it, and hope that eventually people see what I’m doing."


That right there, this is who I want playing my beloved comic book characters, People who WANT to do it! Not people who want to play a character cause their 4 year old daughter had a birthday party with that characters theme....

I think she is wrong for Wonder Woman, but she can fit the position of SO many other female characters. Besides, Lynn Collins was bred for the role.

Dejah-Thoris-Warrior-[1]

KelvTwelve
KelvTwelve - 11/19/2012, 5:34 PM
Adrianne Palacki was okay but we really need to see beyond what we think the character is like and who she really is. She is an Feminist Amazonian, and she needs to be portrayed that way other than hot female hero. I mean, I really think her character would be extremely unique if they portrayed her the way Wonder Woman animated film did in the beginning and the way she was in The New Frontier. We are almost out of meaningless media, Wonder Woman could reach new heights if she is done artistically right.
Boogie138
Boogie138 - 11/19/2012, 5:34 PM
@TheGambitFreak: you nailed it. i am glad she wanted a shot at being WW for awhile.

for the record, if justice league movie is 52 verson, she could do WW just fine with the right creative support.
jimpinto24
jimpinto24 - 11/19/2012, 5:36 PM
I prefere Gina Carano as WW.
BackwardGalaxy
BackwardGalaxy - 11/19/2012, 5:45 PM
Quick, let's all run through our crappy fancasts, because everyone cares who I think would make a great Aquaman.
FlashFacts
FlashFacts - 11/19/2012, 5:48 PM
Ryan Gosling would be perfect as Barry Allen.I forgot Ryan Phillipe existed.
CharacterAssassin
CharacterAssassin - 11/19/2012, 5:48 PM
Just tried to watch it for the first time couldn't even get through the first 10 minutes. Understood why it was cancelled.
SugarYumYum
SugarYumYum - 11/19/2012, 5:49 PM
Tbh, Palacki I was devastated by that horrific premise and the fact they cast you. No offense. Glad that shitstorm never saw the light of day.
pintoman
pintoman - 11/19/2012, 5:50 PM
I was devastated by the idea Wonder Woman would have fake boobs.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 11/19/2012, 5:51 PM
Oh I'm not saying comic book enthusiasts would've enjoyed it but the typical NBC audience would've went for it.
jazzman
jazzman - 11/19/2012, 5:51 PM
@jimpinto24

Gina Carano would be the worst choice for WW. she can fight and all but shes a very weak actress
Banner
Banner - 11/19/2012, 5:53 PM
if they want to do a WW tv series or a movie they should never copy the costume from the comics because it would never work. make it a Xena type of costume and it would actually work and command some respect.
GLprime2814
GLprime2814 - 11/19/2012, 5:57 PM
Really? Did she even watch it?
CoLest
CoLest - 11/19/2012, 5:58 PM
Froggy, you're the man
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 11/19/2012, 5:59 PM
@froggy *applaud
Preston
Preston - 11/19/2012, 6:06 PM

Wonder Woman is as "Beautiful as Aphrodite, wise as Athena, stronger than Hercules, and swifter than Mercury"



Gina Carano looks like a dude in drag. Honestly, she has a 'man face.' She might be many things, but 'as beautiful as Aphrodite' wouldn't be one of them unless Aphrodite is supposed to look like Chuck Norris.

Gina


Taylor Cole looks like she was blessed by Aphrodite and then some:

Taylor Cole

Click Link:Taylor Cole Pictures on Google
sansClaymore
sansClaymore - 11/19/2012, 6:08 PM
yeah i dont know... shes hot and all but... that giant mole between her eyes isnt exactly in keeping with that secret identity thing. yah know?

if bruce wayne had a one of a kind scar across his lips how hard would it have been to figure out he is batman? seriously

@froggy bridget regan is a way better choice. great line-up
Pokeysteve
Pokeysteve - 11/19/2012, 6:16 PM
@sansClaymore
What about the goofy ass way Bale talks hahaha His S's are always pronounced weird.
No0ne
No0ne - 11/19/2012, 6:17 PM

But she does not look like Wonder Woman, she doesn't have the body of an Amazon or beauty, I mean a spetacular beauty.
Linda Carter has.
The right actress role WW must have a Bar Refaeli biotype.
Vapes
Vapes - 11/19/2012, 6:22 PM
She did okay in the role.
The problem was, is, and always will be The CW.
SAT
SAT - 11/19/2012, 6:30 PM
@Foggy, switch Flash & Aquaman & its a great cast! I'd still see it even if it werent switched.


Aww I feel sorta bad for her. My Mom will always be MY favorite WONDER WOMAN but yeah the show isnt her fault.
jazzman
jazzman - 11/19/2012, 6:33 PM
@Vapes

was not CW it was NBC
Preston
Preston - 11/19/2012, 6:38 PM

Aliright, Froggy, this:


Regan

... or, this:, this:


Taylor Cole

this:


Regan

... or, this:


Taylor Cole


Preston
Preston - 11/19/2012, 6:47 PM
@Dionysios

I'm not a fan of buff women. And, she is a bit on the manly side. Her features aren't very feminine (even with makeup:
Carano

1). She has a chiselled jaw like a man.
2). a HUGE brow ridge (which is a masculine feature).
3). Large nose (male feature)
4). Small lips (male feature)
3). She doesn't have much of an eyebrow arch (male feature).

However, she does look better when she is photo-shopped to death:
Carano
batesmotel
batesmotel - 11/19/2012, 6:51 PM
Can someone please put up the link for the WW pilot. I cant find it anywhere.
TerminatorMode
TerminatorMode - 11/19/2012, 6:59 PM
@thegambitfreak - hit it right on the head man. nice one!

@froggy - great casting. not that supernatural is a rut by any means, but jensen ackles needs to get out and do more! bridget regan is also in serious need of a higher profile.
MJPETTY7
MJPETTY7 - 11/19/2012, 7:06 PM
She was fine, it was just that darn script and the fact that she kept killing people constantly!!! Plus, the 3 identities thing was sort of useless and stupid...
dadarkknight
dadarkknight - 11/19/2012, 7:09 PM
My Wonder Woman drawing lol

http://mikelynn.deviantart.com/#/d5l9ulr
Ancar
Ancar - 11/19/2012, 7:29 PM
The pilot was full shitte and Pallicky is as good actress as my shoes!
glenngwoz
glenngwoz - 11/19/2012, 7:37 PM
She'll blow up after the sanctimonious red dawn remake comes out. She is a good actress, I remembered her from a crimnal minds episode when all of the speculation first started. The fact that she's incrediby hot doesn't hurt.
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