Casting Wonder Woman for a new DCU movie has long been a lightning-rod topic but, lately, the conversation has shifted in an interesting way. Instead of obsessing over exact comic-book measurements or rigid physical requirements, the focus is more on performance and whether an actor can actually embody Diana. That shift is exactly why Simu Liu’s recent comments about who should play Wonder Woman hit a little harder than the average fancast. Seriously, if James Gunn is listening, I need you to hear the man out.
Liu recently appeared in a JoBlo interview, which was shared to YouTube, with Melissa Barrera to promote their Peacock series, The Copenhagen Test, which is currently airing on the 2026 TV schedule. While discussing stunt work and the physical demands of the show, Liu went off-script, singling out the former Scream franchise star’s intensity during training and casually floating her name as a potential Princess of Themyscira. Liu put it out there, saying:
