James Gunn reportedly has Adria Arjona as his top pick to play Diana Prince in the DCU’s upcoming Wonder Woman reboot. According to DeuxMoi, Arjona is Gunn’s:
“No. 1 choice.”
Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira is currently developing the new Wonder Woman film, although no director has been attached yet.
DeuxMoi previously shared accurate casting scoops, revealing that DC considered Barry Keoghan for Joker in The Batman and that Lady Gaga would join the Joker sequel.
James Gunn Clarifies Instagram Follow
Gunn addressed speculation after following Arjona on Instagram:
“I follow Adria on Instagram but everybody came out [and said], ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman. She’d be a great Wonder Woman, by the way.’”
He added:
“She was in a movie that I made seven years ago. We’ve been friends and have known each other since that time. I followed her then, I didn’t just follow her.”
This shows that following Arjona does not confirm her casting but highlights their long-standing friendship. Fans have reacted positively to this clarification, noting that Gunn often builds his DCU projects around trusted collaborators.
Arjona Appears Interested in the Role
When asked about the rumor at a Mexico City premiere, Arjona reportedly gestured to her phone and encouraged fans to:
“write about it… help me”
Her response has fueled fan excitement, suggesting she might be open to taking on the iconic role. Given the importance of Wonder Woman in the DCU, this casting choice could significantly influence the future of the cinematic universe.
Wonder Woman Development Updates
In a 2025 interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn directly addressed reports that DCU was fast-tracking Wonder Woman.
“I don’t know what they mean by fast-tracking. [Laughs.] I’ve always had Wonder Woman as a priority. But we got the first few things started, and there’s some other things that are really close to green-lighting — like there’s a television show that I hope that we’re gonna be green-lighting in the next few days.
So now a little time has passed, and we really need Wonder Woman and we really need Batman, because they’re so important to us. And so it’s become a little bit more like going to everybody at DC and being like, we need to figure this out. We have good writers on Wonder Woman and we just have to make sure it’s working and they have to not be somebody who’s gonna take two years to write a script.”
This emphasizes the significance of Wonder Woman in the DCU’s slate. It also shows Gunn’s commitment to carefully selecting the right cast and ensuring the story is compelling before moving forward.
Although fans rumor that Arjona is Gunn’s top pick, DCU has not officially confirmed it yet. Fans should watch for announcements as the team finalizes scripts, directors, and casting decisions.
Meanwhile, insiders say Gunn is carefully reviewing scripts and evaluating casting choices to ensure a strong start for the project. The Wonder Woman reboot will actively align with DCU’s broader vision, giving both new viewers and longtime fans continuity and excitement.
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Shobith C