Israeli model and actor Gal Gadot has been cast as Wonder Woman in the upcoming Warner Bros. sequel to Man of Steel. The former Miss Israel, who turned 28 in April, has had roles in the past three Fast and Furious movies as well as a guest spot on Entourage.
Director Zack Snyder said in a statement, “Not only is Gal an amazing actress, but she also has that magical quality that makes her perfect for the role. We look forward to audiences discovering Gal in the first feature film incarnation of this beloved character.”
Mazel tov, Gal.
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Stephanie Butnick is the founder of GOLDA, a Jewish lifestyle newsletter. She hosted the Tablet podcast Unorthodox, co-authored The Newish Jewish Encyclopedia: From Abraham to Zabar’s and Everything in Between, and worked as a writer and editor at Tablet.
