First Look at ‘Wonder Woman’ Gal Gadot’s Sizzling Interview Magazine Spread (Exclusive Photo)
”There’s a lot of responsibility … It’s going to be an amazing ride, knock on wood,“ actress says of taking on Lynda Carter’s famous role in ”Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice“
Before Israeli actress Gal Gadot makes her debut as Wonder Woman in “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” she graced the pages of Interview magazine in a chic black and white photo shoot.
The 30-year-old former Miss Israel, who is currently best known as Gisele in the “Fast & Furious” franchise will reincarnate Lynda Carter’s famous role in the Patty Jenkins-directed superhero film.
Gadot is also set to star in “Criminal” with Kevin Costner and Ryan Reynolds, heist drama “Triple Nine” with Kate Winslet, and play a suburban spy in the comedy “Keeping up With the Joneses,” opposite Jon Hamm, Zach Galifianakis and Isla Fisher.
About to revive one the the strongest female characters in TV history, Gadot told Interview’s August issue that when she first came to Los Angeles, directors and writers would ask her what kind of roles she was looking for.
“I told them that I wanted to be able to show the stronger side of women. I didn’t want to do the obvious role that you see in Hollywood most of the time, which is the heartbroken girl who’s waiting to be rescued by the guy, blah, blah, blah,” she said. “I wanted to do something different. Little did I know that I would land Wonder Woman not long after.
“I’m so excited about this role. I feel like I’ve been given a huge opportunity to inspire people, not only women. And not because of me but because of who Wonder Woman is and what she stands for,” Gadot added. “There’s a lot of responsibility. But I have the best team and the best people to work with. It’s going to be an amazing ride, knock on wood.”
Even threats of using the Lasso of Truth didn’t allow the actress to open up much on details about the highly-secretive script, but she did “promise we’ll do another interview later so I can talk about it.”
She was, however, able to talk openly about former co-star Paul Walker, and the impact his death had on the “Fast & Furious” cast.
“I did three movies with him. Every time we shot a movie, we had a break for a year or two, and then we got together again and saw everyone on the set — it was one big, happy family. It’s still hard for me to acknowledge that it’s real. I’m still expecting to do another ‘Fast & Furious’ sequel,” she said.
“It came as a huge shock. Because who would think that it would happen the way it did? It’s just unbelievable, really. It’s so sad, and when I talk about it, I still get tears in my eyes, because he was a great man. He was an angel in life. He was so down-to-earth, so interested in everyone. He was a rare person. I still miss him and will miss him forever.”
Gadot will appear alongside Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jeremy Irons, Demian Birchir and Holly Hunter when “Dawn of Justice” opens nationwide on March 25, 2016.
See the stunning images below and read the full interview here:
Comic-Con Party Report in Pictures: Jennifer Lawrence, Bill Murray, 'Star Wars' Crew Mix It Up (Photos)
There are two sides to Comic-Con. This gallery is about the right side of the collage.
Getty Images
Jennifer Lawrence, Bill Murray and the cast of "Star Wars" are mixing it up alongside Tara Reid and Mike Tyson in San Diego.
Getty Images
"When Harry Met Tyson": The unlikely duo met up at the Getty Images Portrait Studio Powered by Samsung Galaxy.
Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Samsung
James McAvoy, with a new dome, pal'ed around with Jesse Spencer at EW's bash at Float on Saturday night.
Michael Buckner/EW/Getty Images
Joss Whedon and Riki Lindhome at EW.
Michael Buckner/EW/Getty Images
The "Silicon Valley" guys are always festive. It is appropriate that they are near the HBO wing of the EW party.
Michael Buckner/EW/Getty Images
Quentin Tarantino flew down to Comic-Con to talk "The Hateful Eight". Cast members Kurt Russell, Tim Roth, and Walton Goggins flew in to the Samsung space.
Michael Buckner/Samsung
Christian Slater's new "Mr. Robot" is worth finding out where USA is on your channel guide. Slater showed up at EW.
Michael Buckner/Samsung
"Scream Queens" Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin, and Billie Lourd become selfie queens at Samsung.
Michael Buckner/Samsung
Will Forte and Seth MacFarlane are pals from "The Cleveland Show" and "American Dad." Both Fox guys met up at the studio's bash at the Andaz.
Jason Merritt/Getty Images
J. Law knows the best way to deflect attention is to hang out with Bill Murray. The two were backstage at Open Road's panel.
Albert Ortega/Getty Images
Tara Reid, riding the "Sharknado" renaissance, bumped into Iron Mike at the Con on Friday.
Courtesy of publicist Monique Moss/Integrated PR's Facebook
"Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens" producer Kathleen Kennedy backstage at the surprise symphony concert after the "Star Wars" panel on Friday night.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
A new generation of fans awakens for the franchise that was once the apotheosis of the "Con", as in "those 'Star Wars geeks' at that thing in San Diego." No longer.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
Captain Phasma (Gwendoline Christie) and Finn (John Boyega) at the "Star Wars" concert.
Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney
Light sabers stood in for conductor's batons.
Getty Images
"Sorry Gene, we don't have a tongue-operated controller for the WiiU." - at Nintendo's celeb lounge on a yacht.
Getty Images
Wesley Snipes' reality: promoting this fall's Thursday night NBC series "The Player." His virtual reality: Samung. He put on the VR goggles at the Samsung Galaxy Suite in the Hard Rock.
Michael Buckner/Getty Images
The Playboy party took over Parq Restaurant and Nightclub on Friday night.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Playboy
Kendra Wilkinson has written two books and not slagged off Hugh Hefner enough to earn guest list banishment.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Playboy
Meagan Good never pulls a Zuckerberg.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Playboy
Eden Sher ("The Middle") reminds everyone she is a fan of The Rolling Stones at the Playboy party, a partnership with Gramercy Pictures tied to Friday's release of "Self/less".
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Playboy
Alexander Ludwig with the playmate that Playboy pushed forward for all of the hero and branded sponsor posed shots, Miss February 2007 Carly Lauren.
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Playboy
Before the weeekend started, Tyler Posey and Bella Thorne hosted the "MTV Fandom" awards first, and made a Mel B panini second.
John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler.
John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV
1 of 25
Inside and backstage the best bashes in San Diego with TheWrap’s Mikey Glazer
There are two sides to Comic-Con. This gallery is about the right side of the collage.