We know it’s out there—David E. Kelly’s script for “Wonder Woman” tempted industry execs and ultimately landed a deal for the show at NBC. (And a popular rumor has McG favored to direct the pilot.)
As to what the TV reboot — and Wonder Woman herself — will look like, well... there just might be a way to find out. Claiming to have scooped a draft of said “Wonder Woman” pilot script, Bleeding Cool has paraphrased some of its elements (without spoilers), including takes on comics continuity and windows into the character that is Wonder Woman, a.k.a. Diana Prince, a.k.a. Diana Themyscyra.
That’s right, this hero has three separate identities. Of course everything about the supposed script is unconfirmed, and even if the scoop proves valid, these points might not make it to any version of the show seen by human eyes. So read on with a grain of salt!
The potential pilot is said to include plenty of characters and storylines from the comics, as well as a few reinterpretations and straight-up additions. Here are some of the highlights (and possibly, lowlights) of the alleged script:
- Diana has a BFF named Myndi Mayer, with whom she has ice-cream sleepovers.
- Etta Candy makes an appearance.
- Diana has a government-affiliated boyfriend named Steve Trevor, who, according to the site, “crashed onto Wonder Woman’s island and brought her back to New York, but now they’ve split up.” Their relationship is said to be a focus.
- Within the pilot, Diana does not have an invisible jet — she does, however, have her famous lasso and bullet-deflecting bracelets.
- Veronica Cale is Diana’s nemesis, and “an evil scientist and rival businesswoman with a secret, nefarious plan...”
- Wonder Woman doesn’t just double as Diana Prince, but juggles a third role as “Diana Themyscyra,” the head of Themiscyra industries. While “Diana Prince” functions as a disguise, Themyscyra is the fully public Wonder Woman while she’s not in costume. (The blog makes an analogy to Iron Man and his off-time persona, Tony Stark.)
- There’s a “CSI-ish” group of 20-somethings that live in Diana’s basement and probably help Diana solve crimes.
- Finally, with a seemingly satirical nod, Diana deals with the daily marketing and merchandising of her commercialized hero persona. (Apparently there is a joke regarding Wonder Woman’s recent comic makeover and costumed dolls.)
Do any points in this prospective pilot script have you elated, disappointed or confused? Let us know what you think in the comment section or on Twitter!