Former Miss Israel Gal Gadot underwent rigorous training to meet the demands of the action-packed scenes in the blockbuster ‘Wonder Woman 1984’.
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is the sequel to the superhero blockbuster ‘Wonder Woman’ (released in 2017). Returning as the fierce warrior goddess Wonder Woman, former Miss Israel Gal Gadot embarked on an intensive training process lasting several months. She gained 7kg of muscle, honed necessary skills for high-octane chase scenes, stunts, acrobatics, and close combat.
For ‘Wonder Woman 1984’, director Patty Jenkins and the producers aimed to limit the use of special effects. As a result, lead actress Gal Gadot, along with other cast members and the stunt team, performed most of the daring stunts in meticulously designed costumes themselves. Gadot reminisced about this experience: “We filmed most of the scenes for real. It wasn’t easy, but we’re happy we did it”.
Gal Gadot takes on many daring stunts in Wonder Woman 1984. After making a spectacular debut in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016, Gal Gadot’s portrayal of Wonder Woman continues to captivate audiences in her own standalone film released a year later. From struggling as a foreign actress looking for opportunities in Hollywood and even considering quitting acting, Gal Gadot has now become a sought-after Hollywood star. Moving on to Wonder Woman 1984, she was paid $10 million, a huge increase of 33 times compared to the first film. On Instagram, Gal Gadot has expressed her appreciation for the Wonder Woman project multiple times. She even shed tears while watching the opening scene of Wonder Woman 1984 and called director Jenkins to share her emotions.
Miss Israel rises in Hollywood thanks to her role as Wonder Woman. Alongside Gal Gadot reprising her role as Wonder Woman, the highly anticipated “Wonder Woman 1984” also marks the return of actor Chris Pine, who plays Wonder Woman’s deceased lover from the first film. The film also features the renowned composer Hans Zimmer, known for his impressive musical scores in blockbuster movies like “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” “The Dark Knight,” “Inception,” “Interstellar,” and “Man of Steel.”
For the main villain role of Cheetah, Emma Stone was originally approached by the producers but declined due to personal reasons. Horror film star Sarah Paulson also expressed interest in the role. However, the role ultimately went to actress Kristen Wiig.
“Wonder Woman 1984” will premiere early in Vietnam on December 17th, a week before its release in North America.
Kristen Wiig takes on the role of the antagonist facing off against Wonder Woman.