James Gunn Clarifies New Wonder Woman Actress’ Height Requirement

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James Gunn, who leads DC Studios, shared that an actor’s previous fame won’t be a major factor when choosing the new Wonder Woman for the DC Universe. DC Studios has already cast several key heroes, including David Corenswet as Superman, Milly Alcock as Supergirl, and three actors – Nathan Fillion, Aaron Pierre, and Kyle Chandler – to play different versions of Green Lantern. While Wonder Woman is a central character for DC Studios, the role is still open.

With fans speculating about who will play the new Wonder Woman, James Gunn has clarified some of the criteria he *won’t* be using. Some fans suggested the actress should be taller than both Batman and Superman, mirroring the comics. Gunn explained he doesn’t think it’s realistic to cast someone 6’5” and talented enough to match David Corenswet’s height.

Gunn later explained his earlier comments, emphasizing that a candidate’s height isn’t the most crucial thing when choosing who will play Wonder Woman. He stated he’d be fine with Wonder Woman being taller than Superman, but that height would absolutely not be the deciding factor in who gets the part.

I’m not focused on Wonder Woman being particularly tall when it comes to casting. That was my point before, and I never said I’d be unhappy if she *was* taller than Superman – height just isn’t my top priority for the role.

James Gunn has used Threads to address incorrect casting reports in the past. Recently, a rumor spread that DC Studios was seeking an actor primarily known for television work to play Wonder Woman. Gunn clarified that they haven’t even started casting for the new *Wonder Woman* movie and won’t until a complete script is written.

James Gunn’s approach to casting at DC Studios seems to be prioritizing the best actor for each role, without getting caught up in things like previous casting choices. Similar to the recasting of Superman, a new actress will take over the role of Wonder Woman, replacing Gal Gadot as Diana Prince moves into the DCU. However, the script for the new *Wonder Woman* movie is still in development, so fans shouldn’t anticipate any casting news right away.

Does Wonder Woman’s Height Matter?

Wonder Woman’s height in the comics isn’t fixed; it’s changed over time and she isn’t always portrayed as taller than her teammates in the Justice League. Despite this, because she’s an Amazonian Princess from Themyscira, many people picture her as being taller than most men.

Gal Gadot, who is 5’8″ tall in real life, played Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe. While she wasn’t taller than her *Justice League* co-stars Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck, her height never affected the decision to cast her.

When casting Wonder Woman for the new DC Universe, James Gunn and his team will prioritize finding a talented actress, not necessarily someone tall. If it becomes important for Wonder Woman to appear taller than her co-stars, they can use costumes and other techniques to achieve that look without limiting which actresses can audition.

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2025-10-08 09:35