{
  "id": 5679313,
  "title": "Wonder Woman Casting Rumors Heat Up as Fans Suspect James Gunn Secretly Picked Adria Arjona for the Role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/wonder-woman-casting-rumors-heat-up-as-fans-suspect-james-gunn",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T23:55:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/wonder-woman-casting-rumors-heat-up-as-fans-suspect-james-gunn-secretly-picked-adria-arjona-for-the-role"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "DC fans are convinced that the upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, will feature Adria Arjona playing the iconic role of Wonder Woman. This speculation comes after Arjona posted a video of her intense workout routine ahead of the film, which led to fans believing she is preparing to play a powerful character in the DC Universe. Arjona, who previously impressed casting directors with her performance as Maxima, was reportedly cast in April of this year for the upcoming film. Her connection to fellow DC actors Milly Alcock, Aaron Pierre, and Xolo Maridueña further fuels the rumors. While Arjona has not confirmed her role yet, she did express excitement about playing \"the woman I'm playing\" during a Women's Health interview. Her intense physical training and the phrase \"the woman I'm playing\" have led to widespread speculation among fans that she is indeed preparing for the role of Wonder Woman. DC Studios co-CEO and director James Gunn, who followed Arjona on Instagram in July 2025, may have unwittingly confirmed the casting with his actions. The mystery surrounding Arjona's character has captivated fans, who are eagerly awaiting official confirmation.",
  "summary": "DC fans are convinced the DCU's Wonder Woman will be played by Adria Arjona after she posted a video of her workout routine ahead of Man of Tomorrow.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}