If you asked 100 fans of new and upcoming superhero movies what matters most when casting an iconic character, you’d probably get 100 different answers. That debate has resurfaced as the newly-minted DC Universe continues to take shape. This time, the focus has landed on casting rumors surrounding Wonder Woman, with DC Studios head James Gunn once again weighing in on fan speculation about whether the Amazonian warrior’s physical height should be a defining trait in her DCU appearance.
The pushback came after a fan questioned Gunn directly on Threads, referencing his earlier comments about the idea that Wonder Woman “must” be taller than both Batman and Superman. The Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker had previously called that expectation unrealistic, citing the difficulty of finding a 6-foot-5 actress who also meets the role's creative demands. Those remarks were widely interpreted as meaning the Troma veteran opposed a taller Wonder Woman altogether, sparking confusion and frustration among some fans. The Superman director addressed that interpretation head-on with a follow-up response:
