<P> This version was conceived of as a prequel to the first live - action, theatrical appearance of Wonder Woman, in the 2016 film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, placing Wonder Woman in the 1910s and World War I (a decision which differs from her comic book origins as a supporter of the Allies during World War II). As for story development, Jenkins credits the stories by the character's creator William Moulton Marston in the 1940s and George Perez's seminal stories in the 1980s in which he modernized the character . In addition, it follows some aspects of DC Comics' origin changes in The New 52 reboot, where Diana is the daughter of Zeus . Jenkins cited Richard Donner's Superman as an inspiration . </P> <P>--Director Patty Jenkins in response to the interview questions: "Let's talk a bit about Gal . You inherited her from Zack Snyder . Was it difficult to not get to choose your own Wonder Woman?" and "What is it about Gal that makes her such a good fit?" </P> <P> In late 2013, Zack Snyder cast Gal Gadot in the role of Wonder Woman for the 2016 film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice over Élodie Yung and Olga Kurylenko . Some fans initially reacted to this choice by criticizing Gadot's appearance . Snyder would later comment on his decision to cast Gadot, stating that he tested a "bunch of actresses, as you can imagine . But the thing with Gal is that she's strong, she's beautiful, and she's a kind person, which is interesting, but fierce at the same time . It's that combination of being fierce but kind at the same time that we were looking for . Gadot described Diana as having "the heart of a human so she can be emotional, she's curious, she's compassionate, she loves people . And then she has the powers of a goddess . She's all for good, she fights for good ." She also said that Diana has "many strengths and powers, but at the end of the day she's a woman with a lot of emotional intelligence". As to how her character is different from her appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Gadot said "We go back 100 years to when she's more naive", further explaining, "She's this young idealist . She's pure . Very different to the experienced, super-confident, grown - up woman you've seen". Gadot underwent a diet and training regimen, practiced different martial arts and gained 17 pounds of muscle for the role . Gadot was previously offered a different role (as a villain) in Man of Steel, which she declined because she was pregnant at the time; this allowed her to later be cast as Wonder Woman in the film's follow - up . Gadot signed a three - picture deal . She was paid a base salary of $300,000 for the film itself . </P> <P> Chris Pine was cast as Steve Trevor, a character he described as a "rogue - ish, cynical realist who's seen the awful brutish nature of modern civilization" and added that he is a "worldly guy, a charming guy". He signed a multi-picture deal . Lucy Davis' performance as Etta Candy is the first live - action cinematic portrayal of the character . As well, Elena Anaya's performance as Doctor Poison is the cinematic debut of that character . Nicole Kidman was in negotiations for the role of Queen Hippolyta, but was forced to drop out due to scheduling conflicts with Big Little Lies . </P>

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