Six months ago, I assumed that The Fantastic Four movie could rank up there with the Spider-Man series and X2, while Wonder Woman would obviously have more in common with the post-Burton, pre-Nolan Batmans.
After this and now � holy shit � this, I'm confidently predicting exactly the opposite.
Of course, a lot depends on getting the right star. The names being thrown around are:
� Charisma Carpenter � I doubt Joss wants to work with her again so soon.
� Sarah Michelle Gellar ��I doubt Joss wants to work with her again ever.
� Michelle Rodriguez � I suspect the studio will want bigger star power for this one. I know the trend right now is to use B-listers or unknowns and let the character/effects/story carry the film, but I think that works better for ensembles and male leads. They're gonna want a famous (or at least recognizable) face on the WW posters.
� Kim Basinger � ...but not your mom's face.
� Jessica Biel � See Michelle Rodriguez, though I think Biel might be better for the role.
� Sandra Bullock � Not seriously in the running anymore, but it's worth noting that if she was ever America's Sweetheart, that was largely Joss's doing.
Despite my suspicions about star power, I would be surprised if Joss doesn't at least make a spirited attempt to sell the studio on either of two Buffy alumnae who he definitely wants to work with again, and who'd be perfect for the role: Eliza Dushku or, better yet, Emma Caulfield.
Update: Matt (in the comments) is right. I missed the perfect Joss contract player for the role: Firefly's Morena Baccarin.
