Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor’s chemistry was one of the older films’ high points, but it would now continue without Trevor needing to be resurrected again.Image: Nicola Scott/DC Comics Wonder Woman’s origin story Familiar Wonder Woman characters like Hippolyta and Antiope would return, a Rucka-inspired Wonder Woman movie would also introduce Ferdinand (the self-described “ Kithotaur”) as a supporting character, Phobos and Deimos as antagonists, and Veronica Cale as a future villain. This allows the Wonder Woman franchise to keep its beloved supporting characters and villains while moving forward and introducing new ones. New versions of Cheetah and Ares would be introduced, but likely still be played by Kristen Wiig and David Thewlis.Ī Rucka-inspired, Gal Gadot-led Wonder Woman film is free from the baggage of the DCEU while not needing to spend too much time on Diana’s origins. Gal Gadot can return as Wonder Woman in the modern day along with Chris Pine’s Steve Trevor in new films directed by Patty Jenkins.

Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins’ direction, and Chris Pine’s performances as Steve Trevor are all elements worth preserving in the new DC Universe and a Wonder Woman film based on Greg Rucka’s comic run allows this. James Gunn has made it clear that the DC Universe is not a hard reboot of the DCEU, even with characters like Superman and Batman getting a fresh start. This would make Wonder Woman’s older films partially canon while giving her a clean slate for future adventures. In the DCU’s case, Wonder Woman would have memories of her DCEU experiences, only now her “ true” origin would be in the modern era, with Etta Candy and a living Steve Trevor as her supporting characters.

Diana Prince undergoes a mental breakdown and identity crisis for a time before remembering her true origins and becoming Wonder Woman once again. In Rucka’s Wonder Woman run, Diana’s memories of her New 52 origin and solo adventures are revealed to be fabricated by Ares’ sons, Phobos and Deimos, as well as Doctor Manhattan. Related: Every DCEU Storyline That Can't Happen Without Wonder Woman 3 In an in-universe and meta sense, Wonder Woman deals with the repercussions of a soft reboot, making the run perfect for a Gal Gadot Wonder Woman film in the DCU, as it preserves her and part of her DCEU story while making changes as needed. Greg Rucka’s critically-acclaimed run appeals to longtime Wonder Woman readers while serving as an introduction to newcomers. Wonder Woman benefited from this relaunch, as her post- Rebirth incarnation combines the best traits and lore of all her comic eras. The DC Comics universe itself underwent a soft reboot in 2016 via the DC Rebirth relaunch, which melded elements of previous eras with the post- Flashpoint DC Universe.

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