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December 26, 2013: Gal Gadot Addresses Wonder Woman Criticism
Posted by Neil Cole
Actress Gal Gadot recently appeared on the Israeli talkshow, "Good Evening With Gai Pines" and addressed the criticisms over her recent casting as Wonder Woman in the 2015 follow-up to "Man of Steel".
In a translation of the interview posted by Batman News, Gadot presents a good sense of humor towards her detractors and the overall criticisms of her landing the role.
"I represent the Wonder Woman of the new world," stated Gadot in regard to complaints that she was is too skinny and not large-chested enough for the Wonder Woman role. "Breasts... Anyone can buy for 9,000 shekels and everything is fine. Wonder Woman is Amazonian, and historically accurate Amazonian women actually had only one breast. So, if I'd really go 'by the book,' it'd be problematic."
Gadot went on to state that she has already begun an extensive exercise and training regime to properly prepare herself for the physical requirements of the role.
"It's the physical preparations that I'm starting now," said Gadot. "A very serious training regimen -- Kung Fu, kickboxing, swords, Jujutsu, Brazilian... 1,000 and one things. I'll gain body mass."
Read a complete transcript of the interview at the above link.
Alongside Gadot, the yet-to-be-titled follow-up to "Man of Steel" will star Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent, Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Diane Lane as Martha 'Ma' Kent, and Laurence Fishburne as Perry White.
Filming will begin in February, 2014 with a release date of July 17, 2015.
