American Idol runner-up as Wonder Woman?

by: Average Joe August 30 2006

Katharine McPhee, who came in second place during this year’s American Idol competition may be the leading candidate to don the tiara for the big budget film.

According to Cinescape.com this year’s American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee (pictured left) might be trading in her microphone for a magic lasso, as she is now the rumored front-runner to play the Amazon Princess Wonder Woman in the big screen adaption.

The California native has overcome bronchitis, laryngitis and a fractured foot in recent weeks to perform on the American Idols Live Tour, and it seems her real-life heroics have impressed Wonder Woman Director/Writer Joss Whedon.

Currently McPhee is among those hoping to land the coveted lead role. Other names that have been thrown around include Priyanka Chopra (top picture) and Morena Baccarin (bottom picture).