“Wonder Woman 1984” divided critics and audiences and ignited outrage against director Patty Jenkins from certain sections of the fandom when it opened in theaters and on HBO Max last Christmas. The reception to the comic book sequel was a blow for Jenkins and Warner Bros., whose original “Wonder Woman” was celebrated around the world as a game-changing superhero tentpole. In a new interview with Den Of Geek, Connie Nielsen reasons part of the backlash against “Wonder Woman 1984” was created by the film’s numerous release delays. Nielsen stars as Queen Hippolyta of Themyscira in both of Jenkins’ “Wonder Woman” films.

“I think that Patty has this extraordinary vision,” Nielsen said. “And it must have been incredibly painful to not be able to have a normal release and to have your release shuffled over and over, feeling this enormous weight on your shoulders for a pretty big blockbuster film,...