The Israeli actress has confirmed that her time as the DC superheroine has come to an end. In a recent interview, Gal Gadot stated that she will not don the Wonder Woman costume again , thus concluding a decade-long run of performances that made her one of the most recognizable faces of the now-defunct DC Extended Universe.
The news isn't entirely surprising, as her departure had been speculated about for months. However, her statements went further, as she took the opportunity to criticize James Gunn and Peter Safran's management of DC Studios, especially regarding the cancellation of the third Wonder Woman film.
A farewell that was coming
Gadot explained that she hasn't had any conversations with those in charge of the new DCU about reprising her role. The last time they spoke was when they assured her they would develop Wonder Woman 3 with her, but the project was ultimately canceled without warning.
The actress has indicated that her personal life also influenced her decision. With four children and different schools, being away for long periods of filming no longer fits with her daily routine. " I don't know if I would do another Wonder Woman movie at this point ," she admitted.
Criticism of DC Studios' management
In her statements, Gadot was particularly critical of how Henry Cavill and Patty Jenkins' departures were handled. " Henry's situation wasn't managed gracefully, to put it mildly. The same goes for Patty ," she stated. Despite everything, she wanted to make it clear that she holds no grudge and wishes the best to the next actress who takes over the role.
The actress expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to have brought such a beloved character to life and affirmed that she will always be a vehicle for telling her story. " This character was never mine; I was always just a tool ," she declared.
Who will be the new Wonder Woman?
With Gadot's departure, the new DCU will have to find a new actress for the role. For now, nothing is official, but rumors point to Adria Arjona, who has already been linked to the project on several occasions. It's speculated that she could debut in Man of Tomorrow , the Superman sequel, although the possibility of a series focused on the Amazons has also been mentioned.
James Gunn has already confirmed that no actress has been cast, so we'll have to wait. Meanwhile, the DC universe continues with other projects like Clayface and Green Lantern, although the Supergirl debacle has raised doubts about the franchise's future.
The future of Gal Gadot
Outside the world of superheroes, Gadot has several projects in the works. Her next release is The Runner, an action thriller coming to Prime Video on September 2nd. She has also appeared in films like Snow White and The Dante Manuscript , though they haven't achieved the expected success.
At 41, the actress seems to have closed an important chapter in her career. Her legacy as Wonder Woman remains in the memory of fans, but now it's time to look ahead. " I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to wear those boots ," she concluded.
In short, Gal Gadot has confirmed her definitive farewell to Wonder Woman, a character that catapulted her to fame. Her departure comes at a time of transition for DC Studios, which is looking to rebuild its universe with new faces. Although rumors point to Adria Arjona as her successor, nothing is official yet. What is clear is that Gadot's run has ended , and she leaves with criticism of the new management, but also with gratitude for the experience.
