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James Gunn Delays Wonder Woman Casting Amid Controversies

1/4/2026

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James Gunn has not yet selected an actress for Wonder Woman in the DCU.
He will wait for the right moment, mirroring his Brainiac approach for the upcoming Superman film.
Simu Liu, his co-star in The Copenhagen Test, suggested Melissa Barrera as a strong candidate.
Barrera has faced challenges in Hollywood, including being fired from the Scream franchise after controversial Gaza war comments.

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Story summary

James Gunn has not yet selected an actress for Wonder Woman in the DCU.
He will wait for the right moment, mirroring his Brainiac approach for the upcoming Superman film.
Simu Liu, his co-star in The Copenhagen Test, suggested Melissa Barrera as a strong candidate.
Barrera has faced challenges in Hollywood, including being fired from the Scream franchise after controversial Gaza war comments.