After much anticipation, filming for the new Wonder Woman film has officially begun. Over the weekend, Gal Gadot and Chris Pine were seen shooting scenes along the Thames in Southend, Essex. Gal, who is from Israel, portrays the iconic character Diana Prince/Wonder Woman, while Chris, an American actor, takes on the role of Captain Steve Trevor, a pilot in the United States Air Force and Wonder Woman’s romantic interest in the movie. Keep reading for a sneak peek at the video footage from the set.
At last! Gal Gadot, 30, and Chris Pine, 35, were recently seen filming on the shores of the Thames in Southend, Essex over the weekend. Joining them was Scottish actor Ewen Bremner, as well as a group of 150 extras all dressed up in costume. During filming, Gal was seen wearing a stylish long, slate-grey coat that was tied at the waist with a tan leather belt. She completed her look with brown lace-up boots, a wide-brimmed fedora hat, and a white shirt underneath.
Lead actress Gal Gadot portrays the iconic character Diana Prince, also known as Wonder Woman, in the movie set to be released in 2017.
Main actor: American star Chris will be taking on the role of Captain Steve Trevor, an Air Force pilot and the romantic counterpart of Wonder Woman in the upcoming movie.
Trainspotting actor in the spotlight: In addition to the film’s main stars, Scottish actor Ewen Bremner was also seen.
A long day on set: Along with the main actors, 150 background actors in elaborate costumes were spotted filming in Essex.
Vintage vibes: Spotted out and about, Gal rocked a stylishly long coat in a classic slate-grey shade, giving off a nostalgic feel. The look was completed with a tan leather belt to add some chic waist definition.
Gal donned a complete ensemble including brown lace-up boots and a wide-brimmed fedora hat, along with a white shirt underneath to complete her look. To combat the chilly 12-degree Celsius weather in Southend, she layered up with a blue padded jacket and black woolly gloves. Chris, known for his role in Star Trek, was also seen in character as a USAF pilot, sporting a stylish brown leather aviator jacket and matching trousers. His outfit was completed with beige knee-high socks and a khaki parka coat with fur lining to stay warm.
Staying cozy: As the mercury dipped to 12 degrees Celsius in Southend over the weekend, Gal made sure to keep snug in a stylish blue padded coat and snug black woolly gloves.
During his time in the military, Star Trek actor Chris was seen dressed in a complete USAF pilot outfit, complete with a brown leather aviator jacket and coordinating trousers.
Staying cozy: The rest of his outfit included beige knee-high socks, paired with a khaki parka coat lined with fur to keep warm. Completing his look was a navy baker boy hat, leather gloves, and a canvas rucksack for his character. Chris seemed to have a shaved head under his hat, embodying his role as Steve Trevor. While the exact timeframe of the movie is still unknown, the costumes and setting hint at a World War I backdrop.
Accessories nearby: He completed his outfit with a stylish navy baker boy hat and leather gloves, while also toting a canvas rucksack for the part.
Where did his hair go? Underneath the baker boy hat, Chris seemed to have a shaved head while playing Steve Trevor.
A film set during wartime? It seems that the upcoming movie is poised to unfold in two different time periods, with strong hints that one part is set during World War I. According to reports, the story will follow soldiers returning to the UK after their time serving abroad. London, along with France and Italy, serves as the key filming locations for this project.
According to information from Heroic Hollywood, the movie is divided into two parts – one set during World War I and the other set in modern times.
Hint: In the movie, it seems like the soldiers have recently returned to the United Kingdom after serving abroad, as indicated by signs offering to exchange French currency for officers and soldiers in uniform.
The primary filming locations for the movie are in England, particularly in London, as well as in France and Italy. Warner Bros. recently announced the additional cast members for the 2017 release, which includes Robin Wright, David Thewlis from Harry Potter, Danny Huston, Lena Anaya, and Lucy Davis from The Office. The characters they will portray in the movie are still a secret.
Quite a bit of time remaining: Recently, Warner Bros. revealed the additional cast members set to join the upcoming film slated for release in 2017.
Other members of the cast include renowned actors such as Robin Wright, David Thewlis from Harry Potter, Danny Huston, indie-favorite Lena Anaya, and Lucy Davis from The Office.
The specific roles of the unknown actors in the upcoming film are still a secret, with no details being revealed yet. Although there were speculations about Nicole Kidman portraying Wonder Woman’s mother Hippolyta, it appears that House of Cards actress Robin might be a better fit for the role. The movie is being directed by Patty Jenkins, who made history as the first woman to direct a superhero film based on a comic book. Initially, Breaking Bad producer Michelle MacLaren was supposed to direct the film but was replaced due to conflicting creative visions.
Did Nicole Kidman not take on the role of playing Wonder Woman’s mother, Hippolyta? Recent reports suggest that House of Cards actress Robin could be a better fit for the role instead.
Trailblazer: Patty Jenkins, the director of Monster, is breaking boundaries by being the first female to helm a superhero film based on a comic book.
Initially, the movie was supposed to be helmed by Michelle MacLaren, a producer/director known for her work on Breaking Bad. However, she was replaced due to conflicting creative visions.
Bringing Wonder Woman to the silver screen has been a challenging journey, despite the character’s popularity.
Surprisingly, Gal Gadot made her big screen debut as Wonder Woman in 2016’s Superman v. Batman, starring alongside Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck.
Her first appearance in the lead female role can be seen in the newly released trailer for the film.
It has been a challenging journey to bring Wonder Woman, a beloved and iconic character, to the silver screen.
Coming soon: Surprisingly, Gal will be making her first appearance on the big screen in 2016 in Superman v. Batman alongside Henry Cavill and Ben Affleck.
Initial appearance: She made her debut in the main female role in the newly released trailer for the movie.
It has been a long process: Many efforts have been made since 1996 to portray the character on screen, including rumors of Sandra Bullock being considered for the role.
Didn’t work out: Back in 2005, there was talk of a new movie starring Colbie Smulders, but then they switched gears and added Christina Hendricks to the mix.
Still some time left: Wonder Woman is set to hit theaters in the US on June 23, 2017.
Still no updates on when Wonder Woman will be released in the UK, but it’s expected to be around the same time as in the US. There have been numerous efforts to bring the character to life on screen since 1996, with actresses like Sandra Bullock, Colbie Smulders, and Christina Hendricks rumored for the role. While Wonder Woman is set to hit theaters in the US on June 23, 2017, UK fans are still waiting for confirmation of the release date.
It seems like Ewen Bremner (pictured second from the right) portrays a nefarious character in the movie.
Hectic day on set: The production team was spotted shooting scenes in Essex on a gloomy day, adding a touch of British realism to the filming.
Arriving from the sea: The scene depicts the characters disembarking from a boat and reaching the shores of the UK after a challenging journey.
The filming is still in progress as many of the background actors, dressed in their complete costumes, were seen shooting scenes around a boathouse.
Seizing control: It seems that the production crew has commandeered a large portion of the Southend harbor for their filming needs.
Guess who’s here: Recently, the talented actress Gal Gadot kicked off the filming of Wonder Woman with a little preview of the main character.