Whilst the rebooted Bionic Woman TV series was a complete failure (according to the low ratings which saw it cancelled after only one season), it appears as though U.S. TV network NBC are determined to create a lasting show headed by a strong female superhero; choosing now to resurrect the once popular Wonder Woman series that was so well received in the ‘70s.
In the old series Lynda Carter (The Dukes of Hazzard, 2005) starred as the amazonian heroine who had the powers of flight, strength, speed, and stamina, and came to the screen sporting a lasso of truth, a rapport with animals, and two indestructible bracelets; which she used in her capacity as a crime-fighter, and to become a true role model for women in skimpy clothes everywhere.
David E. Kelley (Boston Legal) is adapting the show for NBC; giving it a more modern twist that place’s Adrianne Palicki (Legion) as the new Wonder Woman, whose everyday persona (Diana Themyscira) works as a successful corporate executive, forcing her to work extremely hard to juggle all the complicated elements of her life.
Elizabeth Hurley (the British actress best known for her appearance in the first two Austin Powers movies, and Bedazzled) has also been cast in the show’s pilot episode; in a potentially recurring role; as the villainous Veronica Cale; the beautiful head of an extremely large pharmaceutical company, who’s highly educated, yet suffers from a severe case of Wonder Woman envy.
Also due to star Tracie Thomas (Cold Case); in the role of Diana’s personal assistant; this new reboot is a show that could turn out to be quite interesting (if only to see how the makers attempt to update it, and attempt to appeal to a more modern female audience), but still hasn’t been officially optioned, and depending on the strength of the pilot, may not be.
