Can it, oh can it be true? As a young lady who regularly goes heroine every Halloween, I couldn't be more excited to hear Hollywood may be on the verge of developing a new, strong, independent female role model! In an age of too many superhero movies about men of steel, men who spin webs, turn green, dark knights, and damsels in distress... Is Wonder Woman really on the horizon for 2009?
..it's time for a new star to step into those red, leather boots and indestructible bracelets. Not to mention the golden tiara that doubled as a deadly weapon.
I hope Firefly creator Joss Whedon reconsiders writing and directing the film and we'll see the DC Comics superheroine hit the big screen soon!
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Sheril, you are too cute.
Miss Sheril,
If you get the part, the girls and I will be at the premier!
nice outfit! i think jessica biel is the best choice from the actresses....