Amazon: CW's Wonder Woman Series

So, word's been out for a while that the CW wants to do another DC superhero series in the vein of "Arrow" and of course "Supernatural". "Amazon" apparently will be a live action series focused on Wonder Woman.

Anyway, here's some recent news concerning the show.

Obtained from Deadline.com

According to the breakdown I’ve obtained, her name is Iris. “She comes from a remote, secluded country and until now has spent most of her life as a soldier and a leader on the battlefield. Because of relentless brutality of her life at home, Iris looks at our world with absolute awe and astonishment. She’s delighted _and just as often horrified _ by the aspects of everyday life that we take for granted: skyscrapers, traffic, ice cream. It’s all new and fascinating and sometimes slightly troubling _ to her. Iris is completely unschooled in our world, our culture, our customs. And she’s completely inexperienced at interpersonal relationships. She has no social filter, does not suffer fools, and tends to do and say exactly what’s on her mind at all times. She’s bluntly, refreshingly honest. She can tell when you’re lying to her. And she doesn’t have time or patience for politics or tact because she’s too busy trying to experience everything our world has to offer. There are too many sights to see _ and things to learn _ and people to care for. Hers is a true, noble, and generous heart. And she will fight and die for the people she loves. Iris is a fierce warrior with the innocent heart of a romantic _ and she will fight to the death to make the world safe for innocents and true romantics everywhere.”

Apparently, this is a casting call sort of thing and the network is actively looking for actresses who would fit the bill for the main character...who is named Iris (WTF?).

Now, CW's actually got something decent on their hands with Arrrow, but really, this just once again seems like WB is at a lost as to what to do with Diana/Wonder Woman. I have no earthly idea why they're using the name Iris. I mean is 'Diana' too much of a stretch? Or is this going to be a new Wonder Woman entirely - which would be utterly stupid? It's almost as if WB has no idea what Wonder Woman is about and doesn't want the character to achieve greater mainstream popularity.

I'd think a live action GOOD Wonder Woman series (or film) would be great. And honestly, I have no idea what makes the franchise so seemingly impossible to work with.

So, will this be like Xena?

Well, it's going to be set in the modern day apparently. And they'll have the classic culture shock aspect that Diana Iris has been portrayed with in most incarnations. Doesn't seem to outright mention anything mythical at all or even allude to her being super powered.

Really, if they want to go through with this, just call it something else and don't try to feed it to people as "Wonder Woman" or anything associated with it.

Supposedly the writer of the show will be the guy who wrote WW after Gail Simone did. Or it could have been before.

JMS? He was the one who basically took Superman and Wonder Woman into a nosedive right before the reboot. He can write good tv, though (see: Babylon 5).

I'm convinced Warner doesn't actually like Wonder Woman so they pick ideas that will fail just so they have an excuse not to.

Originally posted by JakeTheBank
JMS? He was the one who basically took Superman and Wonder Woman into a nosedive right before the reboot. He can write good tv, though (see: Babylon 5).

No, the gay guy. He writes for TV as well.

WB does TV right, generally, so even though it looks bad on paper, doesn't mean it will be.

Nolan's Batman looks bad on paper, too.

Originally posted by Golgo13
No, the gay guy. He writes for TV as well.

WB does TV right, generally, so even though it looks bad on paper, doesn't mean it will be.

Nolan's Batman looks bad on paper, too.

Most of WB's shows are mediocre at best, barring Supernatural.

Batman, more so than Superman and arguably any other character, thrives on different interpretations and visions of the character, primarily because he's been successful in almost all of them. Wonder Woman hasn't even really had major mainstream success out of Linda Carter. She doesn't have the advantage of being nearly as multi-faceted as Batman is.

Originally posted by JakeTheBank
Most of WB's shows are mediocre at best, barring Supernatural.

Batman, more so than Superman and arguably any other character, thrives on different interpretations and visions of the character, primarily because he's been successful in almost all of them. Wonder Woman hasn't even really had major mainstream success out of Linda Carter. She doesn't have the advantage of being nearly as multi-faceted as Batman is.

I was just speaking about the super hero ones. JLU, Batman TAS, Smallville, Arrow, Batman Beyond, Superman, and all of the movies they have done, like Under the Red Hood.

I don't watch TV in general, so I wouldn't know or care.

I should have just said cartoons as well. A bunch of favs of mine like Animaniacs, Tiny Toons, Looney Toons, etc...

Jake why do you insist on arguing with Dan?

But seriously, if this doesn't at least have the supernatural aspect I can't even say it's Wonder Woman. Hopefully they just haven't mentioned it yet.

You mean mystical aspect? Or is that one and the same?

When I say supernatural I mean magic and spirits and stuff in general, so yeah. But I guess mystical would be more accurate.

BTW, who is arguing?

The show is still in it's early stages, so anything is possible.

Geoff Johns has recently tweeted that if this show does kick off the ground, they will use the name Diana, citing that "Iris" is a codename used to avoid speculation.

Here's hoping the actual script and concept of the show is fleshed out to be decent.

with the success of Arrow, it really is no surprise.. this show about Diana, yes Diana certainly can be the CW's next breakout hit when it debuts

http://www.deadline.com/2012/11/cw-warner-bros-explore-casting-the-lead-in-wonder-woman-origin-project-meet-iris/

http://www.newsarama.com/tv/warner-bros-searching-for-amazon-lead.html

BTW, I can't help think that WB is already promoting these characters for the JLA movie. It was already stated that since there won't be any solo movies, they will market the characters in other venues. Like video games, TV, comics, etc...

The next Batman game will have the JLA, we have Arrow, and now Wonder Woman.

So, it's Superman, Green Arrow, and WW in the movie so far.

WTF is this shit?

Iris.... Why not just name her Diana? Seriously WB, get your head out of your ass.