Wonder Woman (2017) was one of the rare films from the Dceu that managed to wow critics after a string of what were considered mediocre films. It delved into the backstory of Diana, who was introduced in Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. However, while being one of the most successful female-led superhero films, the film almost ended up committing one of Hollywood’s most notorious sins when it came to casting a particular role for Wonder Woman.

Charlize Theron as Clea in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness || Credit: Marvel Studios

Charlize Theron was almost cast in Wonder Woman in a role that the actor felt was like a ‘slap in the face’. While she had no qualms about joining the MCU five years later in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Theron was very miffed at the fact that she was asked to play Gal Gadot’s mother in the film,...