EXCLUSIVE: Shannyn Sossamon In Contention for Wonder Woman in 'Justice League of America'
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Cinematical has learned conclusively that actress Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight's Tale, One Missed Call) has auditioned for director George Miller for the upcoming film Justice League of America. Details are scarce, but we know the following: Sossamon did audition for Princess Di and she apparently blew away the writing team of Kieran and Michele Mulroney and has heard back from them since. According to our source, the Mulroneys were so taken with Sossamon that they championed her to director Miller, even going so far as to state that they had envisioned Sossamon in the Amazonian role all along. But now comes the bad news ... our source also tells us that Miller was less than over the moon about Sossamon's audition (or just didn't see her as being the right casting fit), which means that a resulting stalemate will almost certainly break in his favor. The audition apparently took place sometime prior to the recent 'Young Hollywood' open casting call, and that's all we know at this point.
No further details about the project have leaked out in the last couple of days, and all of Hollywood is waiting for word on who will land the coveted roles of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman and Green Lantern. Oh, and that Martian Manhunter guy, too. Other actors known to have thrown their tights into the ring include Adam Brody, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Common, and Teresa Palmer, of Wolf Creek, who I think would do a bang-up job. Stay tuned for Cinematical as we continue to try to eek out more details of this and other fabulous pre-strike projects! As a footnote, we can also confirm earlier reports that Warner Bros. is in a tizzy over how the film's title will play worldwide, considering how, you know, the rest of the world hates America.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
10-18-2007 @ 12:33AM
Jen said...
I don't like Sossamon at all. I think she's all looks and no talent. I really hope Miller doesn't cast her.
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10-18-2007 @ 6:03AM
nina606 said...
Her publicist must be working overtime. Ridiculous.
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10-18-2007 @ 9:14AM
Jon said...
I would have thought this to be a crazy idea only a few weeks ago, but after seeing her on Moonlight, the idea of her playing Wonder Woman doesn't seem far fetched. I think she's got acting chops, so if you're willing to giver her a chance, check out her performances in Wristcutters: A Love Story, The Rules of Attraction, and Wholey Moses.
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10-18-2007 @ 11:25AM
den said...
I just don't see her being able to pull this off. She would probably look great posing in the costume. But she just doesn't radiate any strength.
I will say that she would have made a great Aeon Flux. She's got that hot wirey thing down.
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10-18-2007 @ 1:22PM
Angie Argabrite said...
i think adrianne palicki, tyra on 'friday night lights,' would be a great wonder woman. she'd just have to darken her hair, but she's got the amazonian thing going, and she's a great actress
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10-18-2007 @ 1:29PM
Angie Argabrite said...
and speaking of 'friday night lights' -- taylor kitsch (tim riggle). isn't there anyone he could be in 'justice league'? anyone? i'd just like to see him in the suit. sigh.
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10-23-2007 @ 8:23AM
RakuMon said...
Well, if Miller doesn't want her for WW, perhaps WB can convince Nolan to cast Sossamon as Selina Kyle!
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10-20-2007 @ 4:19AM
bandaid818 said...
I've not been much of a fan of Sossamon (she just rubs me the wrong way) but there's no way she can be Wonder Woman.
BUT, I would totally be down with Taylor Kitsch in pretty much anything.
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