Comments on: Sad day: Biel backs out of Wonder Woman http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/ The News Blog of Comics Culture Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:03:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v= hourly 1 By: Foot2Mouth - A Mouth Kicking Comics and Gaming News Source » Blog Archive » Turns Out, Biel Is Just Not Our Princess http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24031 Foot2Mouth - A Mouth Kicking Comics and Gaming News Source » Blog Archive » Turns Out, Biel Is Just Not Our Princess Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:44:33 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24031 [...] But, I know that some prominent bloggers are fans, so we’ll take a moment to mourn her passing from the WW running. [...] [...] But, I know that some prominent bloggers are fans, so we’ll take a moment to mourn her passing from the WW running. [...]

]]> By: Rob http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24030 Rob Wed, 03 Oct 2007 14:42:47 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24030 Thank the Goddess ( ;) ) that Biel turned down the role. I mean, the announcement that she was joining the movie was an unprecedented jump-the-shark-during-casting moment, so (identity) crisis averted. That said: 1) The character is Greek, so suggestions of Ash or any other Indian is patently absurd, IMO. I mean, you're really talking Bana-Migdahl Amazons with them. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, read the comics.) 2) There's really only one person to play Diana now that Lauren Graham is more age-appropriate for Athena, Aphrodite or Hippolyta: Morena Baccarin (Firefly's Inara, who was already a take on Wonder Woman as a Courtesan), who looks very Mediterranean. And don't tell me that she's too short to play an Amazon. Diana's powers are supernatural in origin. Her height doesn't matter. She's got the on-screen personality and general body type, even given her height. Also, if they can cast a 6-foot-tall actor as Wolverine, they sure as heck can cast a five-foot-and-change actress as Wonder Woman. Because she's simply right for the role. -- Rob Thank the Goddess ( ;) ) that Biel turned down the role. I mean, the announcement that she was joining the movie was an unprecedented jump-the-shark-during-casting moment, so (identity) crisis averted.

That said:

1) The character is Greek, so suggestions of Ash or any other Indian is patently absurd, IMO. I mean, you’re really talking Bana-Migdahl Amazons with them. (If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read the comics.)

2) There’s really only one person to play Diana now that Lauren Graham is more age-appropriate for Athena, Aphrodite or Hippolyta: Morena Baccarin (Firefly’s Inara, who was already a take on Wonder Woman as a Courtesan), who looks very Mediterranean. And don’t tell me that she’s too short to play an Amazon. Diana’s powers are supernatural in origin. Her height doesn’t matter. She’s got the on-screen personality and general body type, even given her height.

Also, if they can cast a 6-foot-tall actor as Wolverine, they sure as heck can cast a five-foot-and-change actress as Wonder Woman. Because she’s simply right for the role.

— Rob

]]> By: rich http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24029 rich Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:46:45 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24029 Travolta should play Wonder Woman? I dunno ... he didn't look that great in HAIRSPRAY. He was pretty good in The Punisher. Travolta should play Wonder Woman? I dunno … he didn’t look that great in HAIRSPRAY. He was pretty good in The Punisher.

]]> By: michael http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24028 michael Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:44:23 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24028 Daum!! Back that ass up Jessica!! :) Sadly, they probably did not make Wonder Woman sexy or slutty enough for the Bielster. ;) Daum!! Back that ass up Jessica!! :)

Sadly, they probably did not make Wonder Woman sexy or slutty enough for the Bielster. ;)

]]> By: SwanShadow http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24027 SwanShadow Mon, 01 Oct 2007 23:27:22 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24027 Jessica Biel doesn't do much for me. And believe me, I've asked her. Repeatedly. Jessica Biel doesn’t do much for me.

And believe me, I’ve asked her. Repeatedly.

]]> By: Bully http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24026 Bully Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:57:50 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24026 John Travolta <I>should</I> play Wonder Woman. John Travolta should play Wonder Woman.

]]> By: Christopher Moonlight http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24025 Christopher Moonlight Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:14:18 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24025 "Biels has a great ass and I have no problem celebrating that." I'll get the booze. “Biels has a great ass and I have no problem celebrating that.”

I’ll get the booze.

]]> By: mark coale http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24024 mark coale Mon, 01 Oct 2007 19:12:16 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24024 I've long thought that Aishwarya Rai should play WW. Of course, my last genre recommendation (CLIVE for Bond) didn't happen either. I’ve long thought that Aishwarya Rai should play WW. Of course, my last genre recommendation (CLIVE for Bond) didn’t happen either.

]]> By: rich http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24023 rich Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:54:13 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24023 Yeah, you're right ... those out-of-work actors like John Travolta ruined PULP FICTION ;) They could always go the unknown route, too ... Yeah, you’re right … those out-of-work actors like John Travolta ruined PULP FICTION ;)

They could always go the unknown route, too …

]]> By: RCheli http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24022 RCheli Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:25:13 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24022 Caucasian American? Really? And do you really think that they're going to be hiring an out-of-work actor to play Wonder Woman? That's like saying, "It's a shame that the Jaromir Jagr has to play for the Rangers, since there are plenty of out-of-work American hockey players who would just love to have a chance to win a scoring title." Caucasian American? Really?

And do you really think that they’re going to be hiring an out-of-work actor to play Wonder Woman? That’s like saying, “It’s a shame that the Jaromir Jagr has to play for the Rangers, since there are plenty of out-of-work American hockey players who would just love to have a chance to win a scoring title.”

]]> By: rich http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24021 rich Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:03:16 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24021 "Warner would be wise to pick an Indian starlet to increase the international box office and give the Justice League some international cred." Agreed. Although I think I'll wait until Caucasian American actors start getting cast in European films. Chopra is beautiful (speaking as a fan of Indian women) but there's plenty of out-of-work actors in America. “Warner would be wise to pick an Indian starlet to increase the international box office and give the Justice League some international cred.”

Agreed. Although I think I’ll wait until Caucasian American actors start getting cast in European films. Chopra is beautiful (speaking as a fan of Indian women) but there’s plenty of out-of-work actors in America.

]]> By: Mark http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24020 Mark Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:53:35 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24020 I can't say as I'm surprised this didn't happen. I'm not a fan of this project to begin with and honestly I don't see the point in making it. That's just my opinion. Anyway, any Jessica Biel pictures are good. I can’t say as I’m surprised this didn’t happen. I’m not a fan of this project to begin with and honestly I don’t see the point in making it. That’s just my opinion. Anyway, any Jessica Biel pictures are good.

]]> By: Über Alice http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24019 Über Alice Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24019 Chopra would make a fine WW, although it'd be even nicer to see a Greek actress in the part. Me, I'm still relieved that Joss "the movie will be called Wonder Woman but I'm changing everything else" Whedon is no longer involved. Chopra would make a fine WW, although it’d be even nicer to see a Greek actress in the part. Me, I’m still relieved that Joss “the movie will be called Wonder Woman but I’m changing everything else” Whedon is no longer involved.

]]> By: Torsten Adair http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24018 Torsten Adair Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:47:35 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24018 it's National Celebrates Jessica Biel's Ass Day! Yippee! I discussed the matter with my coworkers, and all did not think her suitable. Warner would be wise to pick an Indian starlet to increase the international box office and give the Justice League some international cred. They would also rate some money by casting lesser known talent, like the first Superman and Xmen movies. it’s National Celebrates Jessica Biel’s Ass Day! Yippee!
I discussed the matter with my coworkers, and all did not think her suitable. Warner would be wise to pick an Indian starlet to increase the international box office and give the Justice League some international cred. They would also rate some money by casting lesser known talent, like the first Superman and Xmen movies.

]]> By: Mark Engblom http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24017 Mark Engblom Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:19:48 +0000 http://www.comicsbeat.com/2007/10/01/sad-day-biel-backs-out-of-wonder-woman/#comment-24017 Ah....Joe Quesada will have to remember that line for his next public pillaging. Ah….Joe Quesada will have to remember that line for his next public pillaging.

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