"Wonder Woman" TV series - NBC

Rico · January 22, 2011, 07:06:45 AM

Well, it looks like this is finally a go!

Entertainment Weekly is reporting that NBC has picked up David E. Kelley's new "Wonder Woman" pilot after all! The network was the final one to pass on the show over a week ago, but that was before the new regime headed by chairman Robert Greenblatt was officially in place in light of the impending Comcast takeover. The magazine reports:

One factor that seemed to have sunk the Wonder Woman project the first time around was the price of rebooting the series, with the studio requiring a rich license fee to bring the iconic character back to life. But then, NBC has been down this road before: It rebooted Bionic Woman. Kelley's take incorporated the superhero's signature lasso, cuffs, and plane in the script, and insiders said it was a serious, non-campy take on the DC Comics character.

Now the big question is who should play Wonder Woman?

I have only one choice for Wonder Woman, and that's Bridget Regan. She was Kahlan on "Legend of the Seeker." She has the perfect look for the part, can do action and is a good actress. Really, it will be a shame if they don't even consider her.

source:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=73448

WillEagle · January 22, 2011, 07:09:09 AM

She would make a good Wonder Woman.

Bromptonboy · January 22, 2011, 07:18:45 AM

She looks like she knows how to use a golden lariat.

ElfManDan · January 22, 2011, 03:53:58 PM

Though Bridget Regan would be awesome as Wonder Woman. I've always thought that Sarah Lancaster (Elle from Chuck) would be great for the role.

Rico · January 23, 2011, 06:43:00 AM

Looks like some fans of Bridget out there have already taken up the cause. Found this picture too.

Links:
http://www.comicvine.com/wonder-woman/29-2048/bridget-regan-for-wonder-woman/92-407972/
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/BridgetReganWW

Geekyfanboy · January 23, 2011, 09:43:09 AM

Looking forward to this.. I think Bridget would be great.. there's been a huge push for her online the past few months when David took the pilot to WB (and they declined). I would like them to mix things up and go with Gina Torres (Zoe from Firefly) as Wonder Woman, back when Joss was writing this Wonder Woman movie script I thought she would be perfect for the role.

ElfManDan · January 23, 2011, 06:53:36 PM

Definitely love to see Joss writing the show. He'd make it amazing, and thinking about it Gina Torres would be pretty awesome for the role. I really just hope the network doesn't just go and screw it up.

Rico · January 24, 2011, 05:16:20 AM

I like Gina a lot, but I think she might be a bit too old for the part. Still like Bridget for it, but we'll see what happens. I'm not even sure a Wonder Woman TV series can be a success on TV these days. Especially a serious, non-campy version.

Feathers · January 24, 2011, 05:24:23 AM

Is there a non-campy way to do this?

I know nothing of the comics, just the 'old' TV series and I can't imagine a BSG type 'gritty' remake actually working (and I don't want to see the campy version).

Rico · January 24, 2011, 05:52:56 AM

The comics are quite serious. In fact, Wonder Woman has even killed when she had to in the comics. I think it can be done in a serious way, but I'm not sure how well it will do.

Ktrek · January 24, 2011, 06:40:03 AM

Well if they do bring Wonder Woman back to TV it probably would be more like Smallville and appeal to teenage hormonally driven angst.

Kevin

WillEagle · January 25, 2011, 05:16:28 PM

I hope they keep this on a more serious side. And Sarah Lancaster is an interesting choice but I hope she stays busy with her Chuck gig. They have her as Diana Prince in the newer series of graphic novels that I have been reading. Was that the case in the older series???

Rico · January 26, 2011, 02:44:44 PM

Rumor out there about a possible director for the pilot....

Following the news late last week that NBC has picked up David E. Kelley's "Wonder Woman" pilot comes word, via TV Line that the network may already have a name lined up to take on the pilot: Charlie's Angels and Terminator: Salvation director McG.

Outside his name, details are few and, indeed, reports are still unconfirmed, though McG's credits (primarily the two Charlie's Angels films) showcase a both an ability to blend television and cinema-scale narrative as well as a bankable use of strong female protagonists.

Kelley, who is in charge of developing the pilot, is best known for creating series like "Ally McBeal," "Chicago Hope" and, most recently, "Boston Legal." He has also drafted screenplays for films like Lake Placid and Mystery, Alaska.

Read more: ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/tvnews.php?id=73506#ixzz1CBTf1eKT

Rico · February 16, 2011, 03:37:00 PM

Here's an interesting read. The casting call sheet for the Wonder woman TV series...

Last month, NBC picked up David E. Kelley's "Wonder Woman" pilot and word is that "Friday Night Lights" producer Jeffrey Reiner will direct the premiere episode. Now, MTV has posted the following casting sheet that reveals details about the characters in the show, that is expected to start shooting on March 15.

[WONDER WOMAN / DIANA THEMYSCIRA / DIANA PRINCE] Female, late 20s to 30s. A kick-ass Superhero / Powerful C.E.O. / A vulnerable woman. Long flowing black hair, blue eyes. Amazon-like, muscular, an Olympian. The charismatic stage presence of a rock star. A crime fighter. Also, a real woman who yearns to live a normal life. She is accessible and appealing to all people, men and women alike...SERIES LEAD. ASP.

[MYNDI MAYER] Female, open ethnicity, 30s. Publicist, Press Secretary and Wonder Woman's confidant and nurturing best friend. Worldy and edgy. Sexy and persuasive, her appearance is part of her strength. She is beautiful and put together - dressed expensively in the latest fashions, plus she's got a bit of bite, clever wit and sass. She's the prodder of Diana's social life...SERIES REGULAR. ASP.

[ETTA] Female, open ethnicity, 30s. Diana Themyscira's always cheerful personal assistant. A bit charactery , but real, pretty and effervescent. She is blindly devoted to Diana. She's her unrelenting cheerleader, with unwavering, unabated support. On the vulnerable side, she sees the humble and sympathetic sides in everyone, including Diana...SERIES REGULAR. ASP.

[CEO HENRY DEMETER] Male, open ethnicity, 40s. Acting CEO of Themyscira Industries. Grounded, intelligent and deeply devoted to Diana. He runs the day to day operations of the company and acts like an Uncle to Diana although he could be a possible love interest down the line...SERIES REGULAR. ASP.

[STEVE TREVOR] Male, open ethnicity, 30s. A leading man Diana can't look past. Good looking but a real man. An Army vet, he now works in the Justice dept...SERIES REGULAR, ASP.

[ED INDELICATO] Male, late 30s to early 40s. Stoic and tough, he is a liaison to the police department. Devoted and loyal to Diana, he's blue collar, a no nonsense kind of guy. A chiseled man who subscribes to the old fashion rules of relationships - men don't talk much. His job comes first and he wouldn't make room for the possibility that there is potential romantic relationship with Diana...SERIES REGULAR, 10/13.

source:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/126517-wonder-woman-tv-series-casting-sheet

Rico · February 16, 2011, 03:39:36 PM

I still want Bridget to play Wonder Woman.