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Gal Gadot says DC Studios' handling of Wonder Woman 3 and Henry Cavill's exit was not handled elegantly
The actress discussed the studio's communication about the franchise's direction on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
The short version
- Actress Gal Gadot stated on the Happy Sad Confused podcast that she was initially told by DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran that they would develop "Wonder Woman 3" with her.
- Gadot criticized the studio's handling of actor Henry Cavill's Superman exit and director Patty Jenkins' departure, saying the situations were "not handled elegantly."
- Despite the friction, Gadot indicated she holds no ill will but would likely not return to the role now due to family and life commitments.
Key facts
- Gal Gadot claimed that DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran told her they were going to develop a third "Wonder Woman" film with her, contradicting sources who previously told Variety that a third film was never in development under the new leadership.[Variety]
- Gadot stated that the departures of Henry Cavill as Superman and Patty Jenkins as director were not handled elegantly by the studio, though she added "we're all adults and it's all good."[Variety]
- Warner Bros. leadership passed on director Patty Jenkins' treatment for "Wonder Woman 3" in December 2022, after which Jenkins publicly exited the project.[Variety]
- Henry Cavill's return as Superman had been announced in October 2024, just two months before Gunn and Safran's takeover was confirmed, after which the new chiefs decided to reboot the character with David Corenswet.[Variety]
- Gadot expressed that she would likely not return to play Wonder Woman even if the opportunity arose, citing her life commitments with four children.[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- There is a contradiction between Gadot's account of being told "Wonder Woman 3" would be developed with her and claims from sources close to the situation who told Variety that nothing was promised and the sequel was not in development.[Variety]