Katharine McPhee -- Wonder Woman?

Composite of Katherine McPhee and Wonder Woman costumeAfter enduring bronchitis, laryngitis and a fractured foot, Katharine McPhee emerged triumphant during her performance Saturday on the American Idols Live Tour at LA's Staples Center.

But vocal skills aside, we've learned Kat's big star turn may be on the big screen.

A well-placed source tells TMZ that Kat, who has the same theatrical manager as another ailment-prone hottie, Lindsay Lohan, is one of the lucky ladies up for the highly coveted lead role in the big-screen adaptation of "Wonder Woman."

Everyone from Sandra Bullock to Kate Beckinsale has been rumored to be in the running for the starring role in the movie, which will be directed by Joss Whedon, who created "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

While it's up in the air if she will be sporting those trademark red boots, tights and bracelets, you will still be able to see Kat wearing a lot less very soon.

TMZ has learned that Katharine, who has struggled with bulimia, will appear on the cover of an upcoming issue of Shape magazine, wearing a bathing suit. Now in a much healthier place, McPhee will show off her killer curves for all the world to see.

With all the prospects in her future, and despite coming in second on "Idol," It looks like Kat is no one-hit wonder, Justin Guarini be damned!



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1. McPhee is beautiful. She'll look great in a swimsuit.

Posted at 12:31PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Doctors of Pop Culture

2. Katherine would be great as wonder woman. Anyone but Linsday Lohan!!

Posted at 12:31PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Doctors of Pop Culture

3. What about Katie Holmes?

Posted at 5:38PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Michelle

4. Is there such a shortage of real talent in Hollywood that they have to consider a nontalented singer/actor such as McPhee to play our beloved Wonder Woman?

Posted at 6:42AM on Aug 29th 2006 by trish

5. DPC have some serious issues, but I won't get into that

Kat would be a good choice as WW, but I think the role should go to an unknown star that could good in Hollywood. Well-known actresses in superheroine rolls (Catwoman, Elektra...need I go on?) flopped big time, despite the hype. I mean Tobey Maguire was somebody I didn't even know, and he went on to being one of the most talked-about stars in Hollywood after Spider-Man. Brandon Routh played Superman this summer (didn't know who he was, and HE became big). All I'm saying is that if the directors were smart, they would get someone who has "Hollywood" written all over herself, yet she's does have a stable fanbase.

Posted at 1:05PM on Aug 28th 2006 by C-Ray

6. A great looking choice for Wonder Woman...but can she act?

Posted at 1:06PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Doug

7. Not a fan of McPhee. I feel like she times all of her revelations about food for whenever she needs some press. It's kind of pathetic.

Posted at 1:02PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Doctors of Pop

8. No

Posted at 1:20PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Michelle

9. You got to be kicking me!!!

Posted at 1:33PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Jeff

10. I would love it if she played WW but I don't think this would be a good idea for her right now!

To the person that made the comment about her always talking about food, I will say one thing not once have I ever heard her bring that issue up it is always the magazines that ask her questions about it of course she is going to answer them it is a part of her past and I may benifit other girls in the future who struggle with the disorder!

Posted at 1:32PM on Aug 28th 2006 by tina

11. You've got to be kicking me!

Posted at 1:33PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Jeff

12. Well place source? That is so funny. Evidently it is the promo machine that has been working on getting her face and name out there since she came in second. Same theatrical manager as LL? That is even funnier.
By contract she us under Production 19 and they own her name and image. Possibly they are approving her to do these things since her cd had such bad sales. She probalby does lean towards the "acting" a lot better.
Now let's use common sense for a change....the money that is going into "Wonder Woman" is going to be alot. With that at stake among other things they will be choosing a known actress.
If you go outside the American Idol fans she is really not in that status. In fact I know several people who have never heard of her eeven though her "theatrical manager" has made sure to put her on everything he can find.
I think you are just passing on rumor that has been put out there. Has anyone heard anything from the ones putting out the movie directly? Putting your name in the hat to tryout for the part and really being thought of for the part is totally different. I am sure she will be in a movie we have heard of at some point...connections are connections..she'll hit the right one soon.

Posted at 1:38PM on Aug 28th 2006 by OriginalKat

13. i love wonder woman , i always have and i cant wait until the movie comes out, but i wont watch it of lindsay lohan gets the part! and i dont think katherine should be wonder woman either bad choices!! it should be an unknown star i totally agree with #4

Posted at 1:39PM on Aug 28th 2006 by chrissy

14. Wonder Women would never be caught eating food then throwing it up in a bathroom 10 minutes later so please say it ain't so Pa' . . . just say it ain't so!

I mean she is cute and all that but Wonder Women she is not cause what kind of message would be sent 2 the little young ladies of the world? Not good and not a good look.

Posted at 2:31PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Tyler

15. Puleez...let's get someone in the part that will do Lynda Carter justice. That would be like putting Jessica Simpson in the role of the Bionic Woman!

Posted at 2:47PM on Aug 28th 2006 by amelia

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