Adria Arjona Would Make A Great WONDER WOMAN Says DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn

Adria Arjona Would Make A Great WONDER WOMAN Says DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn

Wonder Woman is back in the spotlight as casting rumors heat up. With James Gunn praising Adria Arjona, fans are now speculating whether she’s the top choice to lead the DCU’s next chapter.

By MarkJulian - Jun 30, 2025 08:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Wonder Woman

After Wonder Woman was largely absent from James Gunn's January 2023 unveiling of the Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate (Paradise Lost is set long before Wonder Woman is born) things are now picking up pretty rapidly for the Themysciran princess. 

Over two years later, things are picking up as this past May, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav named Wonder Woman as one of the DCU's four pillars, along with Batman, Superman, and Supergirl.

Then in June, James Gunn announced that a Wonder Woman movie was officially in development.

Around this timeframe, many actresses have all suddenly expressed interest in the role, including Moon Knight's May Calamawy, Scream's Melissa Barrera, and Andor's Adria Arjona.

It's the latter who James Gunn addresses in a recent interview with ExtraTV as the DC Studios co-CEO addresses the prevaling online theory that Gunn wants Arjona for the role because he's following the actress on Instagram.

Said Gunn, "You know, I follow Adria on Instagram, and everyone came out, 'He just followed her. That means she's Wonder Woman.' She'd be a great Wonder Woman, by the way. But she was in a movie I made, seven years ago. We've been friends and have known each other since that time. So, I followed her then, I didn't just follow her [recently]." 

James Gunn and Adria Arjona first teamed up on the 2016 action-horror movie The Belko Experiment.

Given their past collaboration and Gunn's recent praise, it’s fair to wonder if Arjona has become the leading favorite among fans.

Even before this latest interview, her name was already showing up often in comment sections and social media threads, making her one of the most talked-about choices for the role.

As evidenced in Superman, Gunn is definitely striving to find actors who look the physical embodiment of the heroes and villains they portray. 

Wonder Woman is typically depicted as 6'0" to 6'2," with a toned and athletic build, long dark hair and blue eyes. She is often depicted as having an otherworldly beauty, frequently compared to the goddess Aphrodite. Her appearance is usually marked by strong, elegant features that reflect a regal and timeless Greek or Mediterranean look. 

There aren’t many widely recognized actresses in Hollywood who fully match that description. As such, some compromises may be necessary, unless James Gunn and Peter Safran decide to cast a completely new face in the role.

Is Adria Arjona your pick for Wonder Woman? Share your thoughts in the space below.

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MisterBones
MisterBones - 6/30/2025, 8:22 PM
She’s probably the best option out there now. Unless they go with a lesser name like they did with Corenswet.
dagenspear
dagenspear - 6/30/2025, 8:37 PM
@MisterBones - I disagree. I think Melissa Barrera has more of a physical stature for it.
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/30/2025, 8:57 PM
@dagenspear - don cheadle is 1 foot short 100 pounds light to Jim Rohdes in comics no one ever complained about him not meeting proper fan casting trash
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 6/30/2025, 9:46 PM
@dragon316 - we all look alike.

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Gabimaru
Gabimaru - 6/30/2025, 10:15 PM
@MisterBones - hear me out

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dagenspear
dagenspear - 7/1/2025, 12:19 AM
@dragon316 - Wonder Woman's physicality, to me, moreso connects to her character than the height and physicality of Rhodey.
Gambito
Gambito - 6/30/2025, 8:25 PM
Listen it will definitely be a new face, Gal was barely known when cast plus James Gunn has a spotless record of casting 10/10 babe newcomers
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/30/2025, 8:28 PM
I think Adria would be a good Wonder Woman…

However if not her then Monica Barbaro would be my pick.

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Lisa89
Lisa89 - 6/30/2025, 8:28 PM
I’m interpreting this as confirmation that Jennifer Holland has made her selection and it’s not Wondy.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/30/2025, 9:46 PM
@Lisa89 - this joke gets really old fast 😭
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 6/30/2025, 9:53 PM
@vectorsigma - How I wish it was a joke.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/30/2025, 9:56 PM
@Lisa89 - ok lets wait whether a major dc role is given to her. I highly doubt it though
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 6/30/2025, 10:02 PM
@vectorsigma - When Emilia Harcourt dies in 'Peacemaker' season two, will you stop doubting?
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 6/30/2025, 8:29 PM
"....Gunn is definitely striving to find actors who look the physical embodiment of the heroes and villains they portray."

I guess that means she won't be black.
dagenspear
dagenspear - 6/30/2025, 8:36 PM
@lazlodaytona - Why? Physicality doesn't have to mean race as a whole.
dagenspear
dagenspear - 6/30/2025, 8:32 PM
Too thin to me in frame. I wanna see someone whose got a little more physical stature. Melissa Barrera is among those I'm looking at for that, to me.
THEKENDOMAN
THEKENDOMAN - 6/30/2025, 8:34 PM
Come to think of it.

She will make a good Wonder Woman.

She [frick]ing hot

She can hold her own among men(check out Guy Ritchie's movie- Something Gentlemanly Warfare, I can't [frick]ing remember the name) but she was good in the movie and stood out.

Let's see how this goes.

For [frick]s Sake
mck13
mck13 - 6/30/2025, 9:03 PM
PHUX GUNN...Superman will end up acting like STAR LORD SMFH
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 6/30/2025, 9:04 PM
This dude made ONE good guardians movie and they refuse to stop glazing him. Shit is wild LOL
Mrnorth1921
Mrnorth1921 - 6/30/2025, 9:48 PM
@TheNewYorker - he made several good films and shows. His track record is very good.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 6/30/2025, 9:48 PM
@TheNewYorker - lolz, gotg3 saved marvel from total flop embarassment in 2023.
stephhurry
stephhurry - 6/30/2025, 10:06 PM
@TheNewYorker - sybau
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 6/30/2025, 11:14 PM
@Mrnorth1921 - which films, and shows, exactly? 🤨
Mrnorth1921
Mrnorth1921 - 6/30/2025, 11:59 PM
@TheNewYorker - guardians 1-3, suicide squad, peacemaker, and creature commandos. All of them had been highly recieved.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 6/30/2025, 9:09 PM
Mujer Maravilla
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/30/2025, 9:38 PM

She would be great.

I officially apply for the position of her personal wedgie remover.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 6/30/2025, 10:26 PM
@DocSpock - When I die, I want to be reincarnated as her bike seat.
eddyxx
eddyxx - 6/30/2025, 9:41 PM
Whole article about this actress and not one picture of her

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Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 6/30/2025, 10:16 PM
What, no pics?
Pictilli
Pictilli - 6/30/2025, 10:23 PM
Why do fantards just keep suggesting Gal Gadot-lite?
dagenspear
dagenspear - 7/1/2025, 12:20 AM
@Pictilli - She doesn't look that much like her
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 6/30/2025, 10:47 PM
I rather they make a long search for new blood that needs this role. No known-actors, cast someone new for this.
NicolausCopernicus
NicolausCopernicus - 7/1/2025, 12:08 AM
I would rather have her as Jessica Cruz instead
dagenspear
dagenspear - 7/1/2025, 12:21 AM
@NicolausCopernicus - How old is the character of Jessica Cruz? Does she fit the role age wise?

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