15 most debatable casting situations we have seen across movies and shows

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Casino Royale (Image via Sony Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures)
Casino Royale (Image via Sony Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Pictures)

4) Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman (Wonder Woman, 2017)

Gal Gadot(Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)
Gal Gadot (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney)

Gal Gadot’s casting as Wonder Woman raised questions from the moment it was announced. Fans thought she didn’t look strong enough to play an Amazon warrior and pointed out her limited acting experience. Some argued she lacked the physical presence needed for such a powerful character. Others questioned if she could handle the emotional weight the role required. When the movie came out, Gadot quickly silenced critics. Her performance balanced toughness with warmth and made Wonder Woman feel inspiring and relatable. Her action scenes stood out, and she delivered emotional moments with confidence. Fans embraced her as the face of the character.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava