DCU CONSPIRACY: Gunn SHUTS DOWN Wonder Woman Casting Rumor
The DC Universe reboot is being built one social media follow at a time, and co-CEO James Gunn has finally been forced to address the massive, ridiculous fan conspiracy that actress Adria Arjona is secretly the next Wonder Woman. The rumors exploded after fans noticed Gunn had followed Arjona on Instagram—a sign, according to the feverish fan base, of an impending casting bombshell.
In a new interview with ExtraTV, Gunn laughed off the speculation, confirming Arjona is not currently cast as Diana Prince. His explanation was blunt and simple: he knows the star because they worked together seven years ago.
“No… You know, I follow Adria on Instagram, and everyone came out, ‘He just followed her. That means she’s Wonder Woman.’” Gunn said, before adding the line that will guarantee the rumors never die: “She’d be a great Wonder Woman, by the way. But she was in a movie I made, seven years ago. We’ve been friends and have known each other since that time.”
THE CLUE: Was Gunn’s ‘Great Wonder Woman’ Comment A Tease?
While Gunn claims his social media activity has nothing to do with casting, his off-the-cuff compliment about Arjona being a “great Wonder Woman” immediately puts her back on the official radar. He insisted, “People just notice these things all the time,” arguing that a follow is just a social connection.
But fans know better. Gunn is the king of cryptic teases and veiled hints, and his public endorsement of Arjona’s “Wonder Woman energy” will send casting speculation into overdrive. The internet doesn’t care that they’ve been friends for seven years; they care that Gunn just confirmed she fits the aesthetic.
The urgency of the fan speculation is driven by the reality that Gal Gadot’s time as the iconic hero is officially “over and done.” The world is actively waiting for the big reveal of her replacement in the DCU franchise, and every Gunn social media follow is seen as a secret roadmap to the new era.
DEVELOPMENT DISASTER: Why Casting Is Still Years Away
Despite the rampant rumors, industry insiders are warning fans to hold their horses. The DC Studios Wonder Woman film is still in the incredibly early stages of development. Gunn’s comments confirm that the script is only “being written” now.
There is no director attached, and no release date has been set. This means casting for Diana Prince herself may be years away. The DC Studios executives need a completed script before the film can move forward—a process that Hollywood knows takes an excruciating amount of time.
The only way Arjona could be cast soon is if the upcoming Paradise Lost series—a Wonder Woman prequel set on Themyscira—requires an early cameo from Diana, which currently seems unlikely. The film itself may be years away, making the current casting panic totally premature.
️ THE THEMYSCIRA SHIFT: Paradise Lost Is The Real Next Step
The key for fans desperate for an update is to stop staring at the film and start focusing on the small screen. The Paradise Lost TV show is currently in development and will serve as a prequel set entirely on Themyscira, focusing on the political intrigue of the all-female island before Diana’s birth.
This series is likely “further along” than the film and will be the first project to introduce the world of the Amazons to the new DCU. While it won’t feature Diana in the starring role, its eventual greenlight will signal that the process is officially moving forward.
Fans should be looking for updates on the Paradise Lost series, not conspiracy theories about James Gunn’s Instagram follows. However, the Arjona rumor does serve a purpose: it keeps the Wonder Woman conversation alive while the scriptwriters silently work behind the scenes.
CLIFFHANGER: Is Adria Arjona Too Famous To Be Ignored?
James Gunn’s forced denial and subsequent compliment have created a unique situation: Adria Arjona is now the internet’s unofficial favorite for the next Wonder Woman. While Gunn claims the follow was purely platonic, his words will now haunt the casting process.
The final question is: Even if Arjona wasn’t on the official radar before, has the sheer force of the viral fan campaign and James Gunn’s own public endorsement now made the actress too famous to ignore when the time finally comes to cast Diana Prince?
The power of the social media rumor mill may have already decided the next Wonder Woman, years before the film is even ready to shoot.
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