Adria Arjona’s Reported Wonder Woman Role Could Be on the Chopping Block Amid DC’s Massive Shakeup
Adria Arjona may have landed one of the biggest superhero roles in Hollywood, but her future as Wonder Woman is already in trouble. According to a new report, the actress has been cast as Diana Prince in the DC Universe, only for a massive shakeup at DC Studios to put her casting in jeopardy.
The kicker? DC never officially announced her involvement, which means the studio could replace her without having to explain a thing.
According to Nexus Point News, sources claim Arjona is playing Wonder Woman, but the new leadership at DC Studios hasn't decided whether to keep her. If they choose to go in another direction, her scenes could reportedly be cut and another actress brought in.
No decision has been made yet, but the situation has become a lot more complicated thanks to the latest Hollywood corporate bloodbath.
David Ellison, who now oversees the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. operation through Skydance, has let James Gunn and Peter Safran go from their positions running DC Studios. Former Marvel executive producer Jeremy Latcham has been brought in to take charge.
Ellison had assured the pair they could continue their work, making their sudden dismissal even more surprising. Gunn's upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, is still expected to hit theaters next year, but the filmmaker may no longer have control over the final version.
The report claims the movie could undergo mandatory reshoots, with several planned superhero cameos potentially getting the axe. Blue Beetle and Supergirl are reportedly among the characters who could be removed as the new leadership decides which heroes deserve a place in its version of the DC Universe.
At least David Corenswet appears to be safe. The actor is reportedly expected to continue playing Superman, which suggests Skydance isn't planning to throw absolutely everything Gunn built into the garbage.
The bigger issue seems to be money. Lots of it. Skydance reportedly wants DC movies generating major box office returns, and executives aren't convinced lesser-known superheroes are the way to get there.
Instead, the company wants to prioritize the characters audiences already recognize, with Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman leading the charge.
That strategy could actually work in Arjona's favor. Wonder Woman is clearly one of the heroes the new bosses want front and center, and having an actress already attached would give them a head start. Of course, that only matters if they actually want Arjona wearing the armor.
There's also plenty of conflicting information surrounding Skydance's plans, so none of these reported changes should be treated as official until the studio confirms them. The potential Man of Tomorrow reshoots, character removals, and Arjona's casting situation are all still unconfirmed.
For now, Arjona's reported Wonder Woman casting is stuck in Hollywood limbo. She could end up becoming the DC Universe's next Diana Prince, or she could lose the role before audiences ever see her in costume.