Following the shocking announcement of Henry Cavill’s departure as Superman from the DC franchise, speculations are rife that fans will be seeing the last of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman as well. With the Man of Steel star’s exit confirmed by DC head James Gunn, the fate of DC’s beloved Diana of Themyscira is still hanging in the air with her role in the upcoming film The Flash allegedly being cut. Meanwhile, fans have noticed that Gal Gadot might make a fleeting appearance in another DC film due to release shortly.
Shazam! Fury of the Gods trailer hints at a Wonder Woman cameo
While many fans of Gal Gadot and Wonder Woman may be anxious about the character’s future, some keen-eyed buffs have noticed her presence in the trailer of DC’s next film Shazam 2. Many fans excitedly noticed footage of a shoulder and gauntlets, all seeming to belong to the Justice League star in the film’s trailer. This has raised the excitement level multifold, especially after the grim news of the possible permanent departure of Wonder Woman from the DCU. With Shazam! Fury of the Gods releasing on March 17th, fans will not have to wait very long before they get to see one of their favorite superheroes light up the screen. But it looks like there will be a major twist to the character. Will this go down well with the fandom?
Wonder Woman may appear, but with a twist
DCU is never short of sensational news. According to a press release, it was revealed that model and actress Taylor Cahill will be playing “Fake Wonder Woman” in Shazam 2. There is no concrete information about the American model’s role in the film but the brief appearance of the character resembling Wonder Woman may be “Fake Wonder Woman,” and not Gal Gadot as Diana.
This seems to be a new twist to the plotline and it will be interesting to see how this bit of information takes shape over the next few weeks, before the release of Shazam 2. It also remains to be seen then, if there will still be space for Gal Gadot, the original Wonder Woman to make an appearance.
What are the reasons to cast “Fake” Wonder Woman?
The intriguing news of “Fake” Wonder Woman coming in has raised questions about who or why such a character is needed. All indications point to simply creating a hilarious ending for the film through Taylor Cahill’s version of Shazam 2. In the first film, Billy Batson repeatedly expressed having a small crush on the iconic heroine.
It is therefore a possibility that this version of Wonder Woman may serve a similar role as well. The first film also incorporated a humorous final scene with a faceless Superman having lunch with Shazam and his family. This could be the recurring theme with Wonder Woman too.
Shazam!: Fury of the Gods releases in theatres on March 17th, 2023
Source: The Direct
