James Gunn is wielding the Lasso of Truth.
DC head James Gunn, 56, said Monday that “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot was not “booted” from the franchise, reports The Independent.
Following the box office failure of “Wonder Woman 2” and Gunn’s ascension to co-chair and CEO, the “Guardians of the Galaxy” director shelved the third installment of the franchise.
The announcement to shelve the project got here days after Gadot, 37, tweeted how excited she was to proceed playing the superhero.
“I’ve been so grateful for the chance to play such an incredible, iconic character and greater than anything I’m grateful for YOU. The fans. Can’t wait to share her next chapter with you,” Gadot tweeted.
Gunn recently caused a Kryptonite-level scandal after selecting to nix Henry Cavill from playing Superman. The actor also recently stepped down from his role in Netflix’s “The Witcher.”
“I’ll, in spite of everything, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill posted on Instagram ““After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the best, but that’s life.”
Fans said Gunn’s decision as well each Cavill and Gadot didn’t encourage confidence. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Gunn responded by saying “I’m unsure where you’re getting that we ‘booted’ Gal.”Broadimage/Shutterstock
The announcement to shelve the project got here days after Gadot, 37, tweeted how excited she was to proceed playing the superhero. ©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett
“I’ve been so grateful for the chance to play such an incredible, iconic character and greater than anything I’m grateful for YOU. The fans. Can’t wait to share her next chapter with you,” Gadot tweeted. Warner Bros. via AP
Fans slammed Gunn’s decision and said that “booting” each Cavill and Gadot didn’t encourage confidence.
Gunn responded by saying “I’m unsure where you’re getting that we ‘booted’ Gal.”
