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Simu Liu Endorses Melissa Barrera for Wonder Woman as DCU Focuses on Script

DC Studios has not opened casting for Diana Prince, with a new Ana Nogueira script still in progress.

Overview

  • Liu cited Barrera’s stunt training and physical discipline on the espionage series The Copenhagen Test as the basis for his recommendation.
  • His remarks circulated widely online, putting Barrera’s name into fan shortlists for the DCU’s next Diana Prince.
  • James Gunn has signaled a fresh take on Wonder Woman for the rebooted DC universe, prioritizing script development before casting.
  • No studio outreach to Barrera or formal casting process has been reported, and the suggestion remains Liu’s personal endorsement.
  • Barrera’s résumé includes Starz’s Vida, In the Heights, and lead roles in Scream and Scream VI, following her reported exit from the franchise.