Wonder Woman Returning to Television

Ally McBeal Creator David E. Kelly to Write and Produce

The Joss Whedon penned Wonder Woman film isn't going to happen, but how's this for exciting Wonder Woman news?

Deadline is reporting that David E. Kelly, creator of The Practice and Ally McBeal, will write and produce a new television series about DC Comic's Amazon warrior princess. The project is still in the early stages, but Kelly has met with DC Comics representatives. No details about the show (costume, powers, lasso, invisible jet, etc) have been released.

Warner Bros. Television will shop the series to networks soon. Could the CW be interested? Their hit show Smallville is in its final season and Wonder Woman could be the perfect fit for the departing show's time slot.

The original Wonder Woman television series ran from 1975-1979 and starred Linda Carter. Carter's iconic performance gave us the twirling costume transformation which has become a part of Wonder Woman continuity in animated series and comics. Check out the season 1 DVD set for a young Debra Winger as Wonder Girl.

1979 was a long time ago. The world may be ready for another weekly helping of Wonder Woman on television. Are you?