Lindsay Lohan is Desperate to play Wonder Woman?!

POSTED BY: BigRedButton
UPDATED: Sunday, March 26, 2006 10:23
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RUXTON

Friday, March 24, 2006 8:01 PM

I think Jessica Biel would be ideal.

Morena is not sufficiently athletic.

STORYMARK

Friday, March 24, 2006 8:07 PM

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Originally posted by Ruxton:
I think Jessica Biel would be ideal.

Morena is not sufficiently athletic.

Jessica Biel? Hmmmm. Not a bad idea. And probably more likely to get the part than anyone else we've been talking about.

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WHOME

Friday, March 24, 2006 8:12 PM

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You're right about the weight loss, but that doesn't mean she's doing drugs.

Actually, she's publicly admitted to being bulimic, and to at least trying drugs.

It's not her physique that's a problem, it's the fact that she doesn't exude the kind of strength and confidence that Wonder Woman has. It's all about the attitude...

BIGREDBUTTON

Friday, March 24, 2006 8:28 PM

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Originally posted by Storymark:
Much as I hate to say it, I seriously doubt Joss has the clout to cast someone as relatively unknown as Morena or Summer for such a high-profile project. He may not even get a lot of say into who gets the part.

This is a tentpole movie, which will have a lot of cash (both in terms of budget, and marketing)riding on it. Add to that the fact that female-led action films don't have a very good track record at the box office.

So, regardless of how good Joss' script is (or isn't, who knows?), I imagine this is one that the studio is going to play as safe as they can. Which usually means putting the biggest name possible in the role.

"Superman Returns" casting of an unknown is the best rebuttal against this argument. That and how little money "Catwoman" starring Oscar Award Winning Halle Barry made...

STORYMARK

Friday, March 24, 2006 9:17 PM

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Originally posted by BigRedButton:
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Originally posted by Storymark:
Much as I hate to say it, I seriously doubt Joss has the clout to cast someone as relatively unknown as Morena or Summer for such a high-profile project. He may not even get a lot of say into who gets the part.

This is a tentpole movie, which will have a lot of cash (both in terms of budget, and marketing)riding on it. Add to that the fact that female-led action films don't have a very good track record at the box office.

So, regardless of how good Joss' script is (or isn't, who knows?), I imagine this is one that the studio is going to play as safe as they can. Which usually means putting the biggest name possible in the role.

"Superman Returns" casting of an unknown is the best rebuttal against this argument. That and how little money "Catwoman" starring Oscar Award Winning Halle Barry made...

To which I say, apples and oranges. Just because they're both comics, doesn't mean it's an even playing field.

Superman is a much, much more popular character. That's one of those situation where people are going for Superman, not who plays him. We are talking about arguably the best-known fictional character of the last 75 years.

Wonder Woman is not nearly that popular. I'm sure there are people who would go just for the character, but not nearly enough to turn a profit, or even break even.

And superhero movies with a male lead are a proven quantity right now. Even the under-performing ones make a profit (Hulk, Daredevil).

In the female superhero department we have Catwoman, Aeon Flux and Ultraviolet. All massive bombs, stars or no.

Plus, as I said above, I don't think Joss has the clout. Bryan Singer has directed 2 of the most financially and critically successfull superhero movies so far, as well as having an multiple-Oscar-winning film under his belt. He had enough clout to cast who he felt was best. Joss is much more likely to be forced to cast who the studio thinks is best.

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WOODMAN

Friday, March 24, 2006 10:46 PM

The actress who plays Wonder Woman must look like an Amazon for it to work. I'm thinking at least 5'9" or taller. Lohan is a little short, as are Summer Glau and Morena Baccarin. Gina Torres (5'10") would fit the bill. Some other taller actresses who look like they could pull off the action/stunts that would be decent choices to play Wonder Woman:

1. Katherine Heigl
2. Jennifer Garner
3. Uma Thurman
4. Saffron Burrows
5. Famke Janssen

STORYMARK

Friday, March 24, 2006 11:10 PM

Height can be faked. Look at any Tom Cruise or Stallone movie, or the Lord of the Rings if you want a drastic example. So I'd be much more concerned with acting ability and characterization than an easily-disguised heith issue.

That said, I think Famke Janssen is a great idea.

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BARCLAY

Friday, March 24, 2006 11:23 PM

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Joss would never do this to us. He couldn't. I would rather be served up to Reavers w/ an apple in my mouth then see Lohan get the role of the Amazon princess.

Joss, no... Universal Pictures, worried about another Whedon film without a major star, on the other hand...

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RUXTON

Saturday, March 25, 2006 4:12 AM

Woodman,

The only two on your list I'm familiar with are Heigl and Thurman. Heigl was a porker when last observed, and Thurman had zero muscles. The character has to at least be strong-looking, athletic, to pull it off.

Is age a factor here, anyone? If so, our Zoe -- other'n being the wrong color based on the history of the comic series -- may be too old.

(Edit) Saffron Burrows is 33 and doesn't look right to me. She's also English. Accent??

Jennifer Garner is also 33. In some photos she looks okay, but no telling how old the photos are.

Janssen looks to be a weakling in one photo I saw of her.

Suspect the desired age for this character ought to be about 24-28. Thoughts?

PIRATENEWS

Saturday, March 25, 2006 4:39 AM

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I like Lindsay Lohan. I think she'd make a perfect Wonder Woman. She's got it where it counts.... Did ya not notice the crack whore body on that girl ? She lost a ton of weight when she didn't need to, and ended up looking like a stick. A sad, scary stick w/ bad hair and no chest. The girl has curves, and then they were gone. I say it was a phase she was going through, happens frequently to kids her age. Hopefuly she'll keep herself healthy. If not, toss her into the trash can w/ Paris Skankton.

What "IT" is that, and where on her 72 pound frame does she keep it?

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