Zack Snyder, Geoff Johns And Allan Heinberg Wrote The ‘Wonder Woman’ Movie?!
You’ll never guess who wrote the screenplay forPatty Jenkins' 2017Wonder Womanfilm. Usually we report screenwriter news when a project is in development, not while it’s in post-production. But a new press release from Warner Bros reveals some surprising new names as the credited screenwriters for the DC Comics adaptation:Zack Snyder, Geoff JohnsandAllan Heinberg. Hit the jump to learn more about theWonder Womanscreenwriters and to read a new plot synopsis for theWonder Womanmovie.
Originally, there were five writers brought into give treatments for Wonder Woman’s story, and it had been reported thatIce Age: Continental Drift/PanscreenwriterJason Fuchswon the bid. But it looks like Warner Bros. decided to go in a completely different direction before production began. A new press release from Warner Bros reveals that the screenplay was written by an entirely new group: Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, based on story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg.
Heinberg is a two time Emmy-nominated television veteran whose credits spanParty of Five, Gilmore Girls, Grey’s Anatomy, Sex In The CityandScandal. It looks like Heinberg collaborated withBatman v Superman/Justice Leaguefilmmaker Snyder on an early story. Snyder’s previous screenplay credits include his adaptation of300, 300: Rise of an Empire, theWatchmenanimated filmTales of the Black Freighterand his original 2011 filmSucker Punch.
Months back we had heard that DC Chief Creative OfficerGeoff Johns would have a larger role in the future of DC movie adaptations, becoming a producer on all future DC adaptations. Johns is of course a fan favorite in the comic book world for his work onThe Flash,Infinite Crisis,Green Lantern,Superman,Aquaman,Teen Titansand more. Well, it looks like Johns was very hands-on with the screenplay forWonder Woman, enough to earn himself a screenplay credit alongside Heinberg. While some readers might get worried by the Snyder’s story credit, I think Johns involvement in the screenplay itself can only be looked at as a good sign of things to come.
Warner Bros. also released a new plot synopsis forWonder Woman, which you can read below:
“Wonder Woman” hits movie theaters around the world next summer when Gal Gadot returns as the title character in the epic action adventure from director Patty Jenkins. Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
Joining Gadot in the international cast are Chris Pine, Connie Nielsen, Robin Wright, David Thewlis, Danny Huston, Elena Anaya, Ewen Bremner and Saïd Taghmaoui. Jenkins directs the film from a screenplay by Allan Heinberg and Geoff Johns, story by Zack Snyder & Allan Heinberg, based on characters from DC Entertainment. Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston. The film is produced by Charles Roven, Zack Snyder, Deborah Snyder and Richard Suckle, with Rebecca Roven, Stephen Jones, Wesley Coller and Geoff Johns serving as executive producers. Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with RatPac-Dune Entertainment, an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, “Wonder Woman.” The film is scheduled for release on August 09, 2025, and will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
