DC Studios May Be Looking For A TV Actress To Play WONDER WOMAN; Update On BANE & DEATHSTROKE Movie

DC Studios May Be Looking For A TV Actress To Play WONDER WOMAN; Update On BANE & DEATHSTROKE Movie

We have a big update on DC Studios' Wonder Woman plans, and many of the fan favourite picks for the role may have been eliminated. There's also news on Deathstroke & Bane, Clayface, and more. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Jul 18, 2025 05:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Wonder Woman

With the trades reporting that DC Studios is finally fast-tracking a Wonder Woman movie, we're one step closer to seeing Diana Prince back in theaters where she belongs. 

It initially looked like we'd have to wait for the Amazon, with James Gunn and Peter Safran instead prioritising the Themyscira-set Paradise Lost (likely taking place hundreds of years in the past, rather than in the present-day DCU). The TV series hasn't taken shape, though, and DC Studios appears to have listened to fans eager to see DC's A-Listers on screen, not just B-Listers like Booster Gold and Swamp Thing.

Appearing on The Box Office Podcast, The Wrap's Umberto Gonzalez revealed that, when it comes to casting Wonder Woman, DC Studios is searching for an actress with a television background, similar to Supergirl star Milly Alcock. She was best known for House of the Dragon before being tapped to play Kara. 

In other words, they're searching for someone who isn't necessarily a household name with several big movies on their IMDb page. Not dissimilar to Alcock and Superman stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, an actor like this will also come cheaper than a proven A-Lister.

The trade reporter shared a few other updates. For starters, Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton has submitted his mysterious Bane & Deathstroke script to Gunn and Safran. Whether they decided to move forward with it remains to be seen. 

Gonzalez has also heard that Tom Rhys Harries will receive $400,000 for playing Clayface's title character, a pretty decent figure when you consider Corenswet and Brosnahan were only paid $750,000 each for Superman before potential box office bonuses.

Finally, it's revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery Chairman David Zaslav couldn't understand why there hadn't been a solo Superman movie for over a decade (the last one was 2013's Man of Steel), so he pushed for one to be the first DCU release. Zaslav is reportedly very pleased with how it's doing so far. 

Asked recently where things stand with Wonder Woman and The Brave and the Bold, Gunn replied, "I mean, it's not going to be until the scripts are ready. So, both the scripts are being written now, and, if they're good, then we'll go into production immediately."

He added, "So it really depends on how we can get the scripts done, because the one thing I'm just not going to do is go into production without a script that I feel is fantastic, especially for those characters who deserve the best. I'd rather wait a year than go too soon."

Stay tuned for updates on Wonder Woman and the DCU's future as we have them.

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TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 7/18/2025, 5:27 AM
"it's revealed that Warner Bros. Discovery Chairman David Zaslav couldn't understand why there hadn't been a solo Superman movie for over a decade."

Trust me, no one could. It made absolutely no sense to have a DC universe without Superman.

"Zaslav is reportedly very pleased with how it's doing so far"

This is great news, as he seems to understand that not every movie is going to make a billion, especially not the first in a franchise. Hopefully a sequel will be announced by the end of the year.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/18/2025, 6:10 AM
@TheJok3r - this sign of confidence is really important and will go a long way.

They can analyze what went wrong internationally, but reception was really great nonetheless
DS616
DS616 - 7/18/2025, 6:30 AM
@vectorsigma - I don't think Superman plays as well internationally in general as he's perceived by alot of people as Mr USA which turns off alot of non-americans. Ironically Man of Steel's version was probably more appealing to certain casual viewers who prefer movies featuring brooding characters with graphic action and darker themes like John Wick, Batman etc.
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 7/18/2025, 8:55 AM
@TheJok3r - it’s really the only success he’s had in a few years. The guy is a classic example of failing upwards.
Dotanuki
Dotanuki - 7/18/2025, 9:03 AM
@JayTweIve - we will see how the BO compares to Captain America: TFA. The total gross will be higher but CA’s BO skewed international surprisingly.
Laridian
Laridian - 7/18/2025, 9:03 AM
@TheJok3r - The sequel is 'SUPERGIRL' and it will probably make a billion.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 7/18/2025, 9:56 AM
@Laridian - Supergirl is very unlikely to make more than Superman, but I do expect it to greatly benefit from its success.
Laridian
Laridian - 7/18/2025, 10:24 AM
@TheJok3r - I disagree. It's clearly the sequel to 'SUPERMAN' and sequels succeed or fail based on how well-received the previous film was. Get a trailer out there with Jason Momoa as LOBO and this flick will do some serious numbers.
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 7/18/2025, 10:37 AM
@Laridian - I wasn't thinking about Jason Momoa when I made that comment, so that could indeed play a major role in it taking off at the box office. Superman's marketing was really well done, so Supergirl getting that same level of marketing alongside Lobo could indeed bring in big $$$ at the box office.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/18/2025, 1:59 PM
@alloftheabove - I really wish I could pull the wool over my eyes and pretend Superman wasn't flopping like you guys are doing. But I can't.
SteviesRightFoo
SteviesRightFoo - 7/18/2025, 5:33 AM
Be great if daddario and those milkers were 10-12 years younger
Nolanite
Nolanite - 7/18/2025, 8:23 AM
@SteviesRightFoo -

Sadness 😔

Nolanite out
ModHaterSLADE
ModHaterSLADE - 7/18/2025, 6:17 AM
Good to hear, there's plenty of good, unknown talent out there.
Repian
Repian - 7/18/2025, 6:20 AM
Bane for Brave and The Bold.
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Also, I want to see Bane climbing buildings.
Sinner
Sinner - 7/18/2025, 6:45 AM
What’s even crazier is the fact we haven’t had halfway decent, let alone good Superman movie in 45 years until now
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/18/2025, 7:37 AM
@Sinner - Until now? 🤔 💭

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Sinner
Sinner - 7/18/2025, 8:16 AM
@KennKathleen - Until now, as in Superman 25 was all that, and the haters can suck it ☺️
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 7/18/2025, 8:28 AM
@Sinner - a person can't have an opposing opinion or they are hater, Superman is a corny and silly movie, watchable but nothing spetacular
Sinner
Sinner - 7/18/2025, 9:00 AM
@Urubrodi - There was nothing silly or corny about it. It was a well written, well directed Superman comic brought to life, that perfectly encapsulated every era of Superman mythology, doing all the characters and that world justice. A life long Superman fans dream come true.
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 7/18/2025, 9:59 AM
@Sinner - lol completely disagree with everything you said, but glad you liked it, just respect those who didn't
Sinner
Sinner - 7/18/2025, 10:40 AM
@Urubrodi - You don’t see me commenting on people posts that didn’t, trying to make a thing about it. On contrary, it’s the other way around. Anyone exhibiting that type of behaviour forfeits any type of respect for their “opinion”.
dagenspear
dagenspear - 7/18/2025, 6:47 AM
The age of the actress, to me, would depend, for me, on who they cast as Batman. I think Diana's age works more to keep a not as aged appearance, so I think it makes sense that she look younger than Batman.
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/18/2025, 8:06 AM
@dagenspear - in books she is older than Batman she don’t look it
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/18/2025, 7:36 AM
Ioanna Triantafyllidou

https://youtube.com/shorts/qW80w2Zq8oY?si=FqtzszrhXOSaEvXg

Ht: 6'0

Age: 37 screw it - it's Hollywood Baby!
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/18/2025, 8:09 AM
@KennKathleen - don cheadle is foot shorter to Jim Rohdes in comics, Robert Downey jr and Pedro pascal is 1 foot short play reed and doom , Wesley snipes is foot short play blade , Keaton is foot short play Batman , a lot of short people playing marvel and dc character not in complaint about there height at all
Laridian
Laridian - 7/18/2025, 9:05 AM
@KennKathleen - She NEEDS to at least get an audition. I've been messaging Gunn about her.
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/18/2025, 12:30 PM
@dragon316 - [frick] them for making EVERYONE shorter than their comic book counterparts EXCEPT the most notable short man in the MCU!!!!

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KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/18/2025, 12:34 PM
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TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/18/2025, 7:46 AM
My pick would still be Monica Barbaro personally for DCU Diana.

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She’s a good actress , her star is slowly rising in films now but she has a tv background mainly and isn’t a household name…

I honestly hope that’s the approach they take for Batman aswell since those characters themselves are superstars.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/18/2025, 7:48 AM
In regards to Matthew Orton’s script…

I hope it turns out well and that this mysterious “Bane & Deathstroke” film is a precursor or an actual Secret Six film in disguise.

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EarlChai
EarlChai - 7/18/2025, 8:06 AM
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Is she nice, *Greek* girl? Oh no, no Greek. No Greek, a xeno! A xeno with long… hairs on top of her head!!
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/18/2025, 12:27 PM
@EarlChai - PS: Ioanna Triantafyllidou is Greek.
EarlChai
EarlChai - 7/20/2025, 4:05 PM
@KennKathleen - Opa!! 😉

She’s also my age. Which I mean, I don’t necessarily *mind* an older WW, but it could be an issue if she’s supposed to play the character for 10+ years.
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 7/20/2025, 4:21 PM
@EarlChai - Women are lasting these days. Letterdueit!
dragon316
dragon316 - 7/18/2025, 8:09 AM
Another fan cast went to trash easily
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/18/2025, 8:12 AM
The words 'fast tracked' and WBD/DC should NEVER go hand in hand.

And "Bane & Deathstroke" movie? Like, it's a buddy movie or something? How does THAT work?
MR
MR - 7/18/2025, 8:15 AM
The scripts, the scripts, the scripts. The dialogue in Superman had incredibly infantile moments.
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 7/18/2025, 8:30 AM
@MR - yeah, for someone who kept saying only the best scripts get approved, I guess his own scripts don't go through the same quality assurance
MR
MR - 7/18/2025, 8:34 AM
@Urubrodi - I mean, also, inputting a computer code closed up the rip in the fabric of time and space or whatever that was. Sorry, that a lame save. Superman didn’t even save the day. Mr. Terrific did.
Urubrodi
Urubrodi - 7/18/2025, 8:42 AM
@MR - Mr Terrific was the MVP of that movie. When Mr Terrific is the best character (by a large margin may I add) in a movie containing Superman and Lex Luthor, something is off
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