Kristen Wiig best start sharpening her claws.
The comedic actress has been trying her hand at the serious acting of late — but now she’s set to become villainous.
The Downsizing star has been cast as the villain in the Wonder Woman sequel as confirmed by the director, Patty Jenkins, who will once again be at the helm after signing a deal to make her the highest-paid female filmmaker in history.
So excited to confirm the most thrilling news. Yes! It’s true! So incredibly lucky to welcome the sensationally talented Kristen Wiig to our Wonder Woman family. Can't wait to finally work with one of my favorites. And SO excited by what we have planned. #Cheetah!!! @GalGadot pic.twitter.com/Gn0jICiIAH
— Patty Jenkins (@PattyJenks) March 9, 2018
Kristen is expected to play Cheetah, whose powers include super-strength and insanely sharp claws, in the film which is set to take place in the 1980s during the Cold War.
Someone else who is super excited to work with the former Saturday Night Live member is Wonder Woman herself, Gal Gadot.
I’m SO excited welcome on board Kristen! This is going to be WONDERful! https://t.co/FqQ191m1s0
— Gal Gadot (@GalGadot) March 9, 2018
The first film in the DC Comics franchise earned $821.8-million worldwide.
Production on the sequel is due to begin in May, with a November 1st, 2019 release date already confirmed.
Gadot vs Wiig — bring it on!
