Kendall Jenner took the internet by storm after dressing up as Lynda Carter’s version of Wonder Woman for Halloween. Jenner and her sister, Kylie Jenner, previously delighted fans with their costumes as Sugar and Spice from . Even the legendary Lynda Carter approved her costume and noted on Instagram that Jenner did an amazing job.
Lynda Carter played the role of Wonder Woman in the TV series, , which ran for three seasons from 1975 to 1979. In recent times, Gal Gadot played the role in the DCEU movies, gaining fans for her portrayal from all over the world.
After , audiences loved in the role evident by the massive success of her first venture in the DC Universe. However, with the DCEU transitioning to the new DCU, a third planned movie with Gadot was canceled. While the actress is expected to reprise her role, fans have taken to speculating on other names who could replace the actress.
One surprising choice was , who impressed fans with her Halloween costume of Wonder Woman. She even posted a video where she transforms into the character in a nostalgic ‘70s setting. The photo and video went viral and even received approval from Lynda Carter. A Twitter account, @PopBase, reposted it sparking various reactions from fans.
Fan reactions ranged from appreciating her effort to calling her iconic in the role. Some loved the fact that she chose to play the character close to the original rather than the DCEU version. Some fan reactions included:
Kendall Jenner’s 5 ft 10 in height is an asset to playing the warrior princess from Themyscira, but she might need to work on her physical strength. While she nailed the costume, some fans felt that Jenner was no actual threat to Gal Gadot.
Gal Gadot hosted in 2017 and was one of the standout hosts on the show.
The show mocked the life of the Kardashian sisters and Jenner’s huge house, with even an exaggerated plot showing Jenner often getting lost in her own lavish home. Besides Kendall Jenner, the actress also impersonated the model and her friend, . Anyone who watched the episode would agree that Gadot nailed her role as the world’s highest-paid model.
While it has been reported that Gal Gadot is set to return to her role in ’s DC universe, no project has been announced in the first chapter. However, the original series, , will explore Themyscira before the birth of Wonder Woman.
