Actress Olga Kurylenko has starred in a variety of big blockbusters, as well as having worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, but one part that she missed out on was that of DC’s iconic superheroWonder Woman. Recently, Kurylenko has opened up about coming so agonizingly close to that golden tiara, and her own franchise, as well as confirming that she was indeed the runner up.
“Yes, it’s true. Every big audition like that is nerve-wracking. The Quantum of Solace one was nerve-wracking. The one for Oblivion with Tom was a nerve-wracking one. Every audition that you really want is always nerve-wracking.”
Interestingly, the element that made her so nervous was The Dark Knight himself,Ben Affleck, and the fact that the two had worked together before. You would think that having a close relationship with an A-lister such as Affleck would be beneficial, but that was not the case forOlga Kurylenko.
“Although, I already knew Ben Affleck because my audition was after I shot To The Wonder with him. So, at least, I kind of knew the actor. At the same time, it made it kind of bizarre because we already worked together on something so different and so bizarre. It was not a classical movie experience. I wasn’t sure if it was a good thing after that. I like Ben as a guy, but I was worried because we had already worked together.
Maybe, he wouldn’t want to work with someone again. Maybe, he’d want to have someone he’s never worked with before. People don’t usually play couples over and over in different films because actors change. You’re not gonna play couples in ten films together. I thought, “I’ve already been in a movie with him. What are the chances of being with him in another movie?” (Laughs.) So, that was bizarre.”
Whether herprior working relationship with Ben Affleckwas a factor is a mystery, but despite not winning the coveted role, Kurylenko has no hard feelings.
“The auditionwent like all of them. I had no idea, and anything could’ve happened. This time, it wasn’t a yes, but it’s fine because you can’t get everything in your life. It’s fine; I got Oblivion and Quantum of Solace. I can’t get everything, and it’s absolutely normal.”
Painting a picture of just how close she really did come to the part ofWonder Woman, Kurylenko even had the opportunity to wear an early version of the costume, something which she describes as ‘surreal’.
“I remember wearing a bathing suit and some leather boots. They’re always surreal experiences. It’s funny. I loved the film just so you know. I don’t like every action film, but I liked Wonder Woman. I really enjoyed it.”
Though we will likely never see Kurylenko take up theWonder Womanmantle, we will once again see Gal Gadot take on the forces of evil whenWonder Woman 1984comes to cinemas on Aug 22, 2025. This comes fromThe Hollywood Reporter.
