The list of possibilities includes Kathryn Bigelow Catherine Hardwicke, Julie Taymor, Mimi Leder, Karyn Kusama, Michelle MacLaren, and Tricia Brock. Obviously, Bigelow would be the big score here, but the Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker director is probably the least likely to want to do something like this. Hardwicke has franchise experience with Twilight, and many of her movies (Thirteen, Red Riding Hood) have been from the female perspective. She may be the most logical choice. Kusama has had a rough go of it since breaking through with Girlfight in 2000, a film that introduced the world to Michelle Rodriguez. She hasn't directed a feature since Jennifer's Body in 2009, and she also helmed the big-budget stinker, Aeon Flux. Leder also hasn't directed a major film in awhile, but the Deep Impact filmmaker certainly knows the terrain. Taymor may not seem like an obvious pick but the gorgeous visuals she was able to bring to Across the Universe and The Tempest may be what got WB's attention. MacLaren has directed episodes of The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones, both shows serving as solid launching pads for others; and Brock is best known for her work on Person of Interest.
My gut tells me WB will go with an established name, which could mean Hardwicke will be the choice. Or perhaps there are others out there we still don't know about? Wonder Woman opens June 23rd 2017.
