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 BlaxicanX wrote:
Her leanness is a problem because she's like a size 1, and there's not a whole lot pumping iron can do to change that.

Not saying it isn't a problem. I'm just saying she could mitigate it a bit by actually working out so that she is cut. Instead of posing as Wonder Woman with zero defined muscle.

 Hulksmash wrote:
@Voiddragon

A naturally lean form would actually make it easier to see cuts in her arms and definition in her legs. Is she above her normal 110lbs? Probably. But she pales in comparison to women generally doing similar roles (i.e. action).

As for her body build lean generally means you can get cut arms and defined legs more easily. Not bulk but definition, which would have gone a long way on her looking the part.

And since they didn't pick her for her "acting" abilities it's an even bigger issue.

It'd be easier to see if she dropped more fat. you mean.

Yes, that's because most women who see "action" be it a MMA fighter or whatever don't have an incredibly thin, fragile build like Gadot. She's 5'9" and 110 pounds normally apparently, and this is without being excessively thin (As far as I can tell).

When I say "lean", I mean in terms of her bone structure, by the way.


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 Hulksmash wrote:

Not saying it isn't a problem. I'm just saying she could mitigate it a bit by actually working out so that she is cut. Instead of posing as Wonder Woman with zero defined muscle.

Like she's been doing?

Gal Gadot isn't going to fulfill your expectations of a brawny amazonian Wonder Woman because she simply doesn't have the build for it.

That's all just nonsense void.

Exhibit A: jessamyn duke. She's 5'11 and incredibly lean and long. And was a former model.



As you can see, because she is so lean her definition is pretty easy to see.

The muted style makes me think of the first 300.

 BlaxicanX wrote:
Her leanness is a problem because she's like a size 1 (internet lists her as a 0, but, benefit of the doubt), and there's not a whole lot pumping iron can do to change that.

Well, there is, but she has to think about her larger career; which extends beyond playing Wonder Woman. And significant changes in physique necessarily deform the skin, something that's basically a career ender for a runway model.

 Void__Dragon wrote:

Gal Gadot isn't going to fulfill your expectations of a brawny amazonian Wonder Woman because she simply doesn't have the build for it.

No, she just doesn't have the time or the willingness to create an amazonian physique.

Of course, given the color pallet in Ahtman's image, I suspect a significant amount of airbrushing is going to happen.

I hope superman starts saying "Up up, and away!" when he flies away.

That was a thing he did, right? If he was cool, he'd say it.

 dogma wrote:

No, she just doesn't have the time or the willingness to create an amazonian physique.

You do realize that Gerard Butler, Hugh Jackman, and The Rock all start intensive workout regimen over a year before the first shot is ever taken in order to create larger, more defined physiques right? I mean, take a look at them in some previous movies as compared to 300, X-Men/Wolverine, and Hercules. It really isn't a matter of time, because if the director of the film wanted a more amazonian look, he probably would have requested the same.

 Slarg232 wrote:

 Morathi's Darkest Sin wrote:
Well.. its sorta of like the DCNU costume.. which isn't too bad, but totally cast the wrong woman to play Wonder Woman, needed to find a lady who looks like she punch Bat's into the ground if she wanted to.

When my wife is saying 'give that woman a sandwich' you know its not a great casting call.

So you want someone whose big as a house to play Wonder Woman instead of someone with acting skills? Isn't that the same argument against Chris Hemsworth as Thor?


(Disclaimer, I've never heard of this lady whose playing Wonder Woman, but I'd much rather have someone who can act over someone who looks the part when the looks can be altered when needed)

Exactly. There's entirely too much nerdrage over the *wrong things* (heels, lack of resemblance to a moose, etc.). The primary question with the casting of Godot is her acting ability. The visual stuff will take care of itself, especially since that's the director's strength.


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 kronk wrote:
I hope superman starts saying "Up up, and away!" when he flies away.

That was a thing he did, right? If he was cool, he'd say it.

That and "THIS IS A JOB FOR...SUPERMAN!" He didn't say that even once in MoS. Thanks a lot Snyder, you stinking hack.

Hey kids, if you're bored at work, see how many times in an average work day you can say "THIS IS A JOB FOR [INSERT YOUR NAME]!" in normal conversation.

 Ensis Ferrae wrote:

You do realize that Gerard Butler, Hugh Jackman, and The Rock all start intensive workout regimen over a year before the first shot is ever taken in order to create larger, more defined physiques right? I mean, take a look at them in some previous movies as compared to 300, X-Men/Wolverine, and Hercules. It really isn't a matter of time, because if the director of the film wanted a more amazonian look, he probably would have requested the same.

Yes, but none of them are runway models, and all of them have enough clout (and are of the right sex) to get away with some stretch marks. As to the Amazonian look: he probably would have cast someone else if he had better options, or was allowed to do so.

Also, Gerard Butler's physique in 300 is basically all airbrushed, same with every other Spartan in that movie. That isn't to say they weren't well-built guys, merely that their physiques were enhanced.

Wouldn't the same be done in this film?

Not seeing what the problem is. She looks fine, maybe a little angry. If people can get around the whole Demigoddess + Alien with christ complex + billionaire with Dexter complex + fishboy making sandwiches for the team thing, I don't think its an issue.

The thing is, though, she has the chance to become THE definitive Wonder Woman for the next 20 years with this role. I would think she would want to give it all she's got for that chance. Because, if successful, she wouldn't need to be a runway model anymore, or any modeling she does would then be on her terms.