Summary:
- Chris Pine was stunned by the cancellation of “Wonder Woman 3,” questioning DC’s decision to pivot from a lucrative franchise.
- With the project shelved, director Patty Jenkins is now focusing on developing “Rogue Squadron” for the Star Wars universe.
Chris Pine expressed his astonishment over DC’s decision to cancel the third installment of the Wonder Woman franchise. Known for his role as Steve Trevor in “Wonder Woman” (2017) and “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020), Pine shared his thoughts with Business Insider.
I’m stunned that they said no to a billion-dollar franchise and decided to pivot elsewhere,” said Pine, who is also the director of “Poolman.” He added, “I don’t know what the reasoning was behind that; it’s above my pay grade, but Wonder Woman is an incredible character. Patty [Jenkins] is such a thoughtful director.”
Chris Pine, who portrayed Steve Trevor, the love interest of Gal Gadot‘s Diana Prince in the first two “Wonder Woman” films, candidly expressed that his character should not return for a third installment.
“Me. No. Homie is dead. Steve is gonzo. It would be ridiculous to try to bring me back,” he said, referencing his character’s resurrection in the sequel through a magical wish despite dying in the first film.
In the same interview, Pine shared his initial reservations about accepting the role in “Wonder Woman.” “I had no interest in playing the boyfriend, and it sounded like second fiddle,” he said. However, he was ultimately persuaded by director Patty Jenkins, who framed the project as a romantic epic akin to “Casablanca,” focusing on the love story rather than traditional superhero action.
The cancellation of “Wonder Woman 3” is part of a broader overhaul of the DC Comics Extended Universe by James Gunn and Peter Safran, who took charge of DC Studios.
Patty Jenkins Confirms ‘Wonder Woman 3’ on Hold ‘For the Time Being, Possibly Forever,’ Provides ‘Rogue Squadron’ Update
Patty Jenkins has shifted her focus back to “Rogue Squadron” after “Wonder Woman 3” was shelved following James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe overhaul, as confirmed in a December 2022 announcement.
In a recent HBO Max’s Talking Pictures Podcast interview, Jenkins expressed understanding of the challenges faced by the new DC leadership, noting that the cancellation of “Wonder Woman 3” has freed her to concentrate on the Lucasfilm project centered on Star Wars universe fighter pilots. Disney had previously paused the film’s production, but Jenkins is now actively working on the script.
