Simu Liu Pitches Melissa Barrera to Be the Next Wonder Woman: ‘James Gunn or Anybody Else Out There’

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• But I think she really pushes herself.
• There were a couple of moments during stunt training where I was like, ‘That’s Wonder Woman-esque.’ I’m just throwing it out there.” Related Stories Jimmy Kimmel Slams Donald Trump as 'Hateful and Vile' for Saying Rob Reiner Had 'Trump Derangement Syndrome': 'That Corroded Brain Is in Charge of Our Lives' Jack White, 'The View' Hosts, Josh Gad and More Slam Donald Trump for 'Attacking' Rob Reiner After Tragic Death: 'Shameful and Disgraceful' In June of 2025, DC Studios boss James Gunn confirmed there was a new Wonder Woman movie “being written right now.” The film comes in addition to an upcoming HBO series about Wonder Woman’s homeland of Themyscira, which Gunn explained is “slow-moving, but it’s moving.” Popular on Variety “Supergirl” screenwriter Ana Nogueira was tapped to write the script for the new Wonder Woman movie back in July 2025.
• She is also writing a live-action “Teen Titans” for DC.
• Gunn told Extra that “Hit Man” star Adria Arjona was among the actresses he could see playing the DC icon.
• “I follow Adria on Instagram, but everybody came out [and thought], ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman,’” Gunn shared.