When James Gunn hits that follow button on social media, you know something’s up. The director, who's making waves with his new direction for the DC Universe, recently started following actress Adria Arjona (Andor), and that has sparked whispers among fans and critics alike. Could this be a sign that the actress is in line to become the next Wonder Woman?
In a recent interview with CinemaBlend, Arjona was asked if Gunn’s follow meant she might be cast as the iconic superhero. Her response? As charming as it was candid,
"He gave me my first movie ever... my first studio movie (The Belko Experiment). So I owe him a lot. I love James Gunn... I don’t know if that means anything," she laughed, crossing her fingers, clearly hoping it might.
Arjona’s hopeful reaction is understandable. After all, Gunn has been making waves with his rebranding of the DC Universe, casting iconic heroes like Superman, Supergirl, Hawkgirl, and Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart. With Batman and Robin on the horizon, it seems like the casting announcements are coming fast and furious. However, one major character has remained elusive — Wonder Woman.
Given Gunn’s track record of bringing fresh faces to the forefront of his revamped DC Universe, it’s not entirely out of the realm of possibility that Arjona could be in the running. She’s no stranger to high-stakes roles, and her chemistry with Gunn in their past collaboration only adds fuel to the fire. Could the actress, who has already made her mark in Hollywood, be about to step into the boots of Diana Prince?
While fans eagerly wait for official confirmation, Arjona’s social media mention of Gunn — and the possibility of a Wonder Woman role — only makes the speculation more exciting. Fingers crossed, indeed.
