NBC Reveals New 'Wonder Woman' Is Adrianne Palicki

By AOL TV Editors Posted Feb 17th 2011 01:30AM

NBC released a wonderful bit of casting news today: 'Friday Night Lights' alum Adrianne Palicki is set to play the title role (and two alter-egos) in David E. Kelley's buzzed about 'Wonder Woman' reboot.

Kelley reportedly has a lot of work to do on the script, but Wonder Woman will have to do some serious heavy lifting of her own. Not only will Palicki play the star-spangled crimefighter, who's now based in LA, but she'll also play her alter-ego, billionaire CEO Diana Themyscira and Diana's mousy assistant Diana Prince.

Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman, already tweeted her congratulations to Palicki, saying, "Congratulations Adrianne!"

Palicki showed off her small-screen chops as Tyra on NBC's critically acclaimed drama 'Friday Night Lights' and, most recently, was a lead on Fox's ill-fated 'Lone Star.'

And despite all of the casting rumors and dream lists circulating online lately, Deadline Hollywood reports Palicki "was the only actress invited to test for it."

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Thursday 17 February

By JEREMY

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There were a number of actresses MUCH BETTER QUALIFIED for this role.

My personal choice was JESSICA BIEL.

Adrianne better BLOW OUR SOCKS OFF,or she'll be Blowin' in the Wind like Bob Dylan.

By Sherlynn

She isn't as beautiful or pretty as Lynda Carter was when she played Wonder Woman. They need to get someone else who is just as pretty or beyond Lynda Carter. I don't think she fits!!!

By Jane

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Adrienne is a terrific actress and beautiful too! So glad they picked a young woman for this role-- she is strong and athletic enough to pull it off. Jessica Biel would have been terrible in this role.

By Janeyre

She is a beautiful young lady. Lynda Carter is one of a kind. Adrianne can do the part... I hope she is good to go...

By Green Eyes

Adrianne sure isn't Lynda Carter but hopefully she'll do her justice as Wonder Woman.

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