Meet Israel’s Newest Superhero
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Waiting For Gadot: Gal Gadot has been cast as Wonder Woman for the upcoming ?Batman Vs. Superman? film. Image by Getty Images
Turns out that Wonder Woman is Israeli.
Director Zack Snyder announced that he’s cast Gal Gadot as the iconic super hero for his “Batman vs. Superman” film, joining Henry Cavill (reprising his role as Superman) and Ben Affleck (recently named to play Batman). Gadot has been in three “Fast & Furious” films, among others.
Said Snyder: “Wonder Woman is arguably one of the most powerful female characters of all time and a fan favorite in the DC Universe. Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character.”
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