Criticism Causes Stir
[Source: Yahoo! TV] When "Wonder Woman" announced that Adrianne Palicki had been cast in
the title role, buzz on the superhero show quickly shot through the
roof. But then fans got a look at the ill-advised costume. Outrage
quickly ensued. And hell hath no fury like a comic fan outraged.
The anger stemmed from Wonder Woman's shiny, rubber-like pants and
high heels. It looked like a cheap version of a "sexy" Halloween
costume. Fans cried out -- this is no way for a superhero, especially
one of the most beloved of all time, to dress.
The blogosphere immediately went into cynical overdrive. Commenters on EW's article speculated that the show would be canceled in a matter of weeks. SlashFilm wrote that the outfit did little to inspire confidence in the show's prospects.
Apparently the producers (among them, David E. Kelley, creator of Alley McBeal) were listening. Some photos of the actress on the set have surfaced,
and eagle-eyed fans quickly spotted the changes to Wonder Woman's
threads. The shiny pants have been replaced by a more natural-looking
fabric. Her footwear has gone through a transformation as well. The
bright boots, which were once blue, are now red. And, even more
important, no more high heels.
But even though some of Wonder Woman's outfit has changed,
much of it remains the same. The red bustier is still intact as are her
trademark tiara and lasso of truth. Time will tell if these modest
changes to Wonder Woman's threads have a positive effect on the show
when it premieres on NBC this fall.
Ms. Palicki is probably best known her work on the
acclaimed TV series "Friday Night Lights." And though she isn't well
known, fans seem to be pretty supportive of her taking up the tiara.
That includes Lynda Carter, who played Wonder Woman in the beloved (and
campy) TV show from way back when. Carter even liked the original outfit, saying: "What's not to like! Adrianne [Palicki] looks gorgeous."
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