So hopefully by now the shock and surprise of Gal Gadot being cast as Wonder Woman has started to subside, seeing as the production is headlong into filming. That doesn't mean that there are still those of us who are skeptical of how she's going to take on that iconic role.
Okay, I admit, ashamedly I am one of those people. As much as I want to be all "Yay, go get 'em!" and support all my women of action/adventure, I am having a difficult time picturing her as an imposing Amazon warrior. Don't get me wrong, she's beautiful, but Wonder Woman goes WAAAAY beyond that. Seeing as she's one of my favorite DC characters, I look up to her and would love to embody some of her powerful characteristics. When I heard they were casting, there were a lot of women who came to mind: Adrianne Palicki, even though she was on the short-lived series, MYSELF (oh come on, you know I had to!) even though I'm still "unknown" to most fans, but honestly Gal Gadot was as shocker, and yes, for me, it came down to the fact that she doesn't come off as physically imposing and fierce.
Okay, I admit, ashamedly I am one of those people. As much as I want to be all "Yay, go get 'em!" and support all my women of action/adventure, I am having a difficult time picturing her as an imposing Amazon warrior. Don't get me wrong, she's beautiful, but Wonder Woman goes WAAAAY beyond that. Seeing as she's one of my favorite DC characters, I look up to her and would love to embody some of her powerful characteristics. When I heard they were casting, there were a lot of women who came to mind: Adrianne Palicki, even though she was on the short-lived series, MYSELF (oh come on, you know I had to!) even though I'm still "unknown" to most fans, but honestly Gal Gadot was as shocker, and yes, for me, it came down to the fact that she doesn't come off as physically imposing and fierce.
Fortunate enough for her, she gets to train every day, as her job. The thought of being at that point in my career just makes me giddy! As I stand now, wanting to do what Gal is getting the opportunity to do, I have to train hard during the early morning hours, do my career work during the day, and then work my survival job at night so that I can do it all again come morning. Wash, rinse, repeat. Yes, it gets tiring, and there are days when I wish that working out was my job, but I do it because I have passion and am setting myself up to be ready when the opportunity presents itself. I am curious as to what her regiment is right now, but I can't for the life of me find it on the great world wide web. Maybe she should train with my while I do Dwayne Johnson's Hercules workout; he looked pretty god-like up on that screen, and sets a pretty high precedent for dedication and focus.
I don't mean to come off sounding envious; if anything, her opportunity not being mine is even more fuel for me to hit the gym, practice my martial arts katas, and continue putting good food and positivity into my body. I am learning a lot by watching roles I'm perfect for getting cast, so that I can get an idea of what I'm up against, and what's expected of me. At least I know I am ready.
And yes, Gal, I'm routing for you, please blow my mind come 2016.
I don't mean to come off sounding envious; if anything, her opportunity not being mine is even more fuel for me to hit the gym, practice my martial arts katas, and continue putting good food and positivity into my body. I am learning a lot by watching roles I'm perfect for getting cast, so that I can get an idea of what I'm up against, and what's expected of me. At least I know I am ready.
And yes, Gal, I'm routing for you, please blow my mind come 2016.
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