Why are we still waiting for a Wonder Woman movie?
After Superman (7 movies, including the one from the 50s) and Batman (8 movies, including the Adam West one from the 60s), Wonder Woman is probably DC's biggest character. Yet for some reason she hasn't had a movie yet. A TV series (starring Lynda Carter), yes, but nothing on the big screen. One hears occasional murmurs about one, but they never seem to get past the casting stage.
Why is this?
Is it perhaps that Hollywood cannot find a tall, athletic, dark-haired actress to play the part? If so, they can't be trying very hard. The role *requires* such an actress. Wonder Woman is supposed to project Strength and Power first - sex appeal comes much later on the list. You can always pad the costume if necessary. Surely they can find someone impressive enough to wear the Golden Bracers?
What would be worse, and I hope it isn't the real reason, is that Hollywood is still to sexist to properly handle a strong female action hero. To date, almost all the female action hero movies have tanked (Catwoman (2004) is the most egregious example).
I gather that many of you Answerers are much better versed in contemporary popular culture than I am, so I'm tossing this out to you for your thoughts.