3 Actors Gal Gadot Competed With to Play Wonder Woman (1 of Them Said That She'd 'Never' Get Cast)

Jaimie Alexander

Jaimie Alexander confirmed that she was in the running for the part during an interview with Variety in 2016. However, she said that she was not disappointed or surprised.

“I’m excited to see what she’s going to do with the role. I was one of a few people that were an obvious choice for Wonder Woman,” she said, adding, “But it was never going to happen I’m contracted with Marvel and it would (be) strange. Sif, in her way, is Marvel’s Wonder Woman. They’re both ethereal and have armor and a sword, and have special abilities; the physicality of the role is very similar.”

The Thor actress continued, making her feelings for the Marvel Cinematic Universe abundantly clear. “The thing I really enjoy about Marvel is that they start with a character first and all the explosions and costumes, the glitz and glam, are secondary to who the actual character is deep down,” she explained. “That’s something I haven’t really been able to find with DC Comics. I know that’s a bold statement, but it’s been my experience.”

“I’m a huge comic book fan, and I’ve read a lot from all different comic book outlets. I enjoy Marvel, and I’m not just saying that because I’m in the Thor films,” Jaimie added. “I gravitate towards the Marvel characters. Of course, growing up I really loved Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman; there will never be a better Wonder Woman.”

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