Wonder Woman: Behind the Scenes of Her Animated Origin – An Inside Look with the Creative Team

In this episode, Tony Tellado looks back at a key moment in Wonder Woman’s legacy: her first standalone animated film. With insights from key creators and talent behind the project, this episode shines a light on how the Amazonian icon finally took center stage in animation, the creative decisions that shaped her portrayal, and the mythology that grounds her character.

Featured Guests

• Bruce Timm (Producer, Animation Legend)

• Lauren Montgomery (Director)

• Michael Jelenic (Screenwriter)

Topics Covered

• Why Wonder Woman Took So Long: Bruce Timm discusses the wait before Wonder Woman received her own animated feature, and the importance of finally giving her the spotlight.

• Creating Wonder Woman’s Story: The challenge of weaving together various comic book versions to create a fresh, definitive take on the character.

• Portraying an Icon: Insights into the complexities of bringing Wonder Woman to life as a lead, and how her character differs from the animated Justice League version.

• Controversy and Fan Expectations: From the invisible jet to whether she should fly, the episode explores passionate fan debates and production decisions.

• Voice Casting Magic: Highlights of Keri Russell’s and Nathan Fillion’s performances as Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor, plus Alfred Molina as Ares.

• Mother and Daughter Dynamics: Thematic exploration of Wonder Woman’s relationship with Hippolyta and the generational tension within Amazonian society.

• Villains & Mythology: Deep dive into the film’s Greek mythological roots and how Ares was developed as a formidable antagonist.

• Directing Animated Features: Lauren Montgomery on the unique challenges of directing animation versus live action, and her experience shaping Wonder Woman’s look and story.

• Scriptwriting Challenges: Michael Jelenic on translating Wonder Woman’s complex legacy into an engaging origin story and balancing mythos with originality.

• Female Superheroes in Animation: Reflections on the importance of featuring more female leads and untapped potential in the DC universe, from Wonder Woman to future hopes like Aquaman.

Key Quotes

• “Sometimes you don’t want to give the audience what they want. You give them what they need.” – Bruce Timm

• “Wonder Woman was the start, and it was so much fun to work on the project, and I’d love to be able to do more female lead characters.” – Lauren Montgomery

Where to Watch Wonder Woman’s animated feature is available on Max, Blu-Ray, and a special two-disc DVD edition.

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