I’ll Never Stop Saying it: Ana de Armas is the Perfect Wonder Woman to Replace Gal Gadot

SUMMARY

• Ana de Armas's action hero credentials in "No Time to Die" and "Blade Runner 2049" make her a great fit for Wonder Woman.
• De Armas's emotional depth and range showcase her ability to balance action and emotion, a crucial aspect of Wonder Woman's character.
• As a Latina actress, de Armas would bring much-needed representation to the superhero world, expanding the DCEU's appeal and diversity.

With the DCEU out of the picture and James Gunn’s revamped DC Universe on the way, so seems to be a new Wonder Woman. While Gal Gadot has been widely commended for the star-studded performance she gave as Diana Prince, now speculation is rising on who could be the most immaculate replacement for her. And our top choice is nothing less than Ana de Armas.

Ana de Armas. | Credits: Ballerina/Lionsgate.

An actress with the perfect wits, charms, and acting chops required for the role, Armas inevitably checks a lot of boxes when it comes to the next likely Diana Prince portrayers. While her works are enough to show her versatility to step into a role this deep, here’s a breakdown of why we would never stop dubbing Armas one of the most perfect replacements for Gadot in the DCU.

Ana de Armas Could be the Perfect Replacement for Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince

Over the years since her professional debut in the entertainment industry back in 2006, de Armas has managed to gain incredible acclaim for her roles. Not only has scored the chance to play someone like Marilyn Monroe in her biopic Blonde but she has also become a part of major franchises like John Wick (through the upcoming Ballerina), James Bond, and even Knives Out.

Gal Gadot as Diana Prince. | Credits: Warner Bros.

That said, her acting prowess doesn’t prove to be a barrier when considering her one of the possible replacements for Gal Gadot in the DCU. But while acting is one thing, having the physicality for the role is another, considering how Wonder Woman is a character who needs someone who can perform complex fight choreography – something like what Armas does in Ballerina.

As for the fact that Diana is an incredibly emotionally in-depth character, one who not only understands others’ sufferings but also empathizes with them on a deeper level, unlike others? Fortunately enough, Ana de Armas‘ acting in pieces like Knives Out and Blade Runner 2049 has proven she can bring it all to the table, be it vulnerability, empathy, or strength.

Besides being an actress who can balance action and emotions all in one, there’s the fact that the Cuban-Spanish actress has tremendously already demonstrated her action chops in films like No Time to Die and Blade Runner 2049. All of this, inevitably, further sets her as one of the best choices to bring in as the new Diana Prince in James Gunn‘s DCU.

Wonder Woman in the comics. | Credits: DC Comics.

Last but none the least, de Armas is easily one of the most commendably rising and sought-after actresses in Hollywood as of now. With all of these traits combined with her charisma and outstanding acting range, the 36-year-old actress easily stands out as a rather popular fan-casting to replace Gadot and become the new wielder of the Lasso of Truth.

Ana de Armas’ Diana Prince Could See A Lot of New Potential for the DCU

While the Latina actress’ casting bringing a whole another layer of diversity and much-needed representation to the superhero world is one thing, Ana de Armas as Diana Prince further means exploring a lot of new potential in the DCU. For one, it would not only revitalize the saga but also bring about a lot of new opportunities for her and the respective character’s growth.

de Armas. | Credits: Ballerina/Lionsgate.

Of course, having new talent onboard would mean taking a fresher perspective on things and delving deeper into the character’s mythology and origins. Knowing how Gunn is a major going-by-the-book freak who prefers to stick to the source material, this would allow new arcs to be developed with more innovative elements than before without sacrificing the sanity of it all.

Besides this expanded universe opening the portal for Armas’ Diana to forge new alliances and conflicts, it would also inject new energy into the franchise, attracting both old and new fans. Plus, Armas even looks the part from the comics through her physical features, so why not just admit that she could be Gadot’s perfect replacement (even if she doesn’t want to!)?

To put it in a nutshell, de Armas is the ultimate candidate to replace Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. Her impressive physicality, emotional depth, star power, and cultural significance – among others – make her ideal for the superhero who is ready to explore exciting possibilities for storytelling and character development. The Lasso of Truth awaits – Ana de Armas is ready to wield it.

Written by Mahin Sultan

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