Vikings: Valhalla star Frida Gustavsson Wants To Replace Gal Gadot As James Gunn’s Wonder Woman In The DCU

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DC Studios is moving steadily forward with its rebooted DC Universe, and one of its most anticipated roles is still wide open: Wonder Woman. As James Gunn’s DCU takes shape under Chapter 1, Gods and Monsters, speculation around who will replace Gal Gadot as Diana Prince continues to heat up. Now, a new contender has stepped into the spotlight.

Vikings: Valhalla star Frida Gustavsson has publicly hinted that she wants the role, and fans are already buzzing.

Frida Gustavsson Signals Interest In Wonder Woman Role

Gustavsson, best known for playing Freydís Eiríksdóttir across three seasons of Vikings: Valhalla, recently liked a fan comment on social media that read:
“Like this comment if you’re interested in playing Wonder Woman.”

That single interaction was enough to spark widespread excitement among DC fans, many of whom immediately began championing her as a strong fit for the Amazonian warrior. While DC Studios has not responded or acknowledged the moment, the gesture has fueled casting speculation across the fandom.

Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman Era Has Ended

Gal Gadot last portrayed Diana Prince in the now-defunct DCEU, debuting in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) before leading Wonder Woman (2017). Although Wonder Woman 1984 received a mixed response, Gadot remained one of the most popular elements of the previous DC era and made brief appearances in later films before the franchise concluded in 2023.

With the DCU reboot officially moving on, the role is expected to be fully recast.

DC Studios’ Wonder Woman Movie Is Taking Shape

While a director has not yet been announced, DC Studios has officially hired Ana Nogueira as the film’s writer. Nogueira is also penning the upcoming Supergirl movie and a live-action Teen Titans project, signaling strong creative confidence from the studio.

James Gunn and Peter Safran have repeatedly stated that DC Studios will not greenlight projects until scripts are complete, meaning casting decisions including Wonder Woman — are still some time away.

Why Frida Gustavsson Could Be A Strong Choice

Gustavsson’s background in physically demanding roles, combined with her commanding screen presence, has made her an appealing fan pick. Her performance in Vikings: Valhalla showcased strength, emotional depth, and mythic gravitas, all qualities closely associated with Diana Prince.

Whether her social media interaction leads to anything more remains unknown, but it has undeniably put her name into the DCU casting conversation.

What’s Next For Wonder Woman In The DCU?

Following the success of Superman (2025), Wonder Woman is expected to be one of the DCU’s top priorities. While no release date has been announced, momentum is clearly building behind the scenes.

For now, fans will be watching closely to see whether Frida Gustavsson’s interest turns into a real audition or if DC Studios has a completely different Amazon warrior in mind.


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