Adria Arjona, known for her roles in Andor and Hit Man, has long been favored by fans to become the next Wonder Woman in the DC Universe. Recently, it appears that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn shares this enthusiasm, naming Arjona as his primary candidate to portray Diana in the upcoming Wonder Woman film currently being developed by Supergirl writer Ana Nogueira.
The movie is still without a confirmed director, but Gunn’s interest aligns with continued fan support for Arjona, highlighting her as a strong front-runner for the iconic role.
Validity of the Rumor and Past Accurate Scoops
The assertion about Arjona’s casting originates from DeuxMoi, an account known mostly for celebrity gossip but which has previously predicted casting news with surprising accuracy. DeuxMoi notably disclosed that Barry Keoghan was being considered as the Joker in Matt Reeves’ The Batman and suggested Lady Gaga as a possible Harley Quinn in the sequel to Joker. These successful hints give some credibility to the speculation surrounding Arjona’s involvement in the Wonder Woman project.
James Gunn’s Past Comments on Arjona
Gunn himself hinted at their connection last year, addressing rumors sparked by his following Arjona on Instagram. He said,
“I follow Adria on Instagram but everybody came out [and said], ‘He just followed her, that means she’s Wonder Woman. She’d be a great Wonder Woman, by the way.”
Gunn continued,
“She was in a movie that I made seven years ago. We’ve been friends and have known each other since that time. I followed her then, I didn’t just follow her.”
This establishes a long-standing professional and personal relationship between Gunn and Arjona, suggesting his interest might be more than casual.
Arjona’s Reaction to Wonder Woman Casting Rumors
Although nothing official confirms that Arjona is currently in negotiations, there are signs that the actress may be open to the role. At the Mexico City premiere of The Minecraft Movie last year, when asked about the speculation linking her to Wonder Woman, she responded with a shrug and encouraged fans to support the idea by writing about it, gesturing to her phone as if asking for help.
James Gunn on the Progress of Wonder Woman’s Film Development
In a 2025 interview with Rolling Stone, James Gunn addressed reports that the Wonder Woman project is being fast-tracked. While he downplayed how close the movie is to entering production, he emphasized that Wonder Woman remains a high priority for DC Studios. Gunn commented,
“I don’t know what they mean by fast-tracking. [Laughs.] I’ve always had Wonder Woman as a priority. But we got the first few things started, and there’s some other things that are really close to green-lighting — like there’s a television show that I hope that we’re gonna be green-lighting in the next few days.”
He added,
“So now a little time has passed, and we really need Wonder Woman and we really need Batman, because they’re so important to us. And so it’s become a little bit more like going to everybody at DC and being like, we need to figure this out. We have good writers on Wonder Woman and we just have to make sure it’s working and they have to not be somebody who’s gonna take two years to write a script.”
This statement outlines the studio’s methodical approach to securing the right creative team while reaffirming Wonder Woman’s significance in DC’s future.
Fan Enthusiasm and Artistic Impressions
Fan excitement is evident with fan artists imagining Arjona as Diana Prince, such as the image shared by Felipe Illa on social media, captioned
“Adria Arjona as Wonder Woman. Just imagining…”
This creative support underscores the general expectation and desire among the audience for Arjona in the role, reflecting the buzz around her potential casting.
What This Means for the DC Universe
Casting Arjona as Wonder Woman could mark a new era for DC Studios under James Gunn’s leadership, with a fresh take on the character envisioned by Ana Nogueira. The project’s development status shows cautious optimism, balancing fan anticipation with careful script development and production planning. As Wonder Woman is one of the franchise’s most iconic figures, the decisions made now will influence not only upcoming films but also the broader direction of the DCU in the years ahead.
Adria Arjona as Wonder Woman. Just imagining… pic.twitter.com/IxHf2hl6UD
— Felipe Illa (@felipe_illaart) January 11, 2025
