It appears Wonder Woman is still a work in progress, and an entirely new script is in the works. We get this scoop thanks to our friends over at IESB:
Joel Silver says he’s got writers working on a new script. And which writers are those? They are the guys behind the Wonder Woman World War II based script that WB snatched up last year, Matthew Jennison and Brent Strickland. No, this new script will not be set in WW II like the spec script these guys drew up instead a whole new storyline and setting are currently being developed.
Originally shying away from an “origin” or genesis story for the superwoman, Silver has reconsidered and says they are really looking into a story involving Paradise Island and her background. IESB asked if Silver had a director in mind, perhaps the Wachoski brothers that have just finished Speed Racer. Well, he wouldn’t answer the question directly (does he ever?) but he did say that Andy Wachowski had an idea on how to open the Wonder Woman film. When pressed further he would not comment.
I am glad a Wonder Woman film is still being considered, and will be re-worked to showcase the origin story. Paradise Island is a place that we need to visit as moviegoers, and I always think a comic book franchise should begin with a strong origin story. The origin sets the stage for the following films and bridges the gap between the comic book and the film very, very well. The first Spiderman movie is my favorite of the three largely due to the excellent manner in which Raimi tackled the origin.
I am not certain I would fancy the Wachowsi Brothers as directors for the project; but who knows, they may do an excellent job. After shitting the bed with wrapping up the Matrix trilogy, I am still a tad judgemental. I am interested in seeing what they have done with Speed Racer. If it is awesome – my opposition will certainly lessen.
Wonder Woman is among the most iconic DC characters and easily the greatest female super-hero in my books. I look forward to the film, and if done right; think it could be excellent.
International Friends – do you have interest in a Wonder Woman movie. If so, would you like the Wachowski bothers at the helm?
