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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16. McPhee as wonder woman yeah right! thankfully or hopefully wonder woman will NOT be singing!! I'm suprised she lasted as long as she did on idol! I sure as heck didn't vote for her!! Anytime they quit talking about her all the sudden she is bulimic blah blah blah. yeah right. sorry mcphee your 15 minutes are over!!!

Posted at 2:56PM on Aug 28th 2006 by april

17. TMZ your "well-placed source" is wrong.

Josh Whedon has already said he'll pick an unknown actress so no preconceptions will be applied to his Wonder Woman character. Sorry she's too exposed for what he's looking for. And it won't be Lohan or Simpson either. TMZ should read his site and find out what's really going on. Or get new sources.

Posted at 2:58PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Cleo

18. Kat is CLEARLY the star from this season.

Posted at 2:58PM on Aug 28th 2006 by J

19. Who knows what will happen with the Wonder Woman part. I'm a huge McPhee fan and think she's absolutely beautiful. Although I know she has a strong interest in acting, I haven't had a chance to see her in anything yet. Bottom line - if she acts anything like she sings, we are in for a treat! :)

These superhero movies are a hit or miss these days with a lot of hype. I would prefer Kat chose something more low key to break into acting and get her feet wet first. I suspect this is more rumor than anything. I also heard Kat is being considered for a part in the movie version of the musical WICKED - that would be a much better match. Glad to read she has another magazine cover coming out. One thing is for sure, the camera loves her and so do her fans!

Posted at 6:37PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Teilah

20. I think KAT should be used as Catwoman who captures and places WOnder Woman on peril. Kat looked hot in her black outifts and black boots and would look incredible as Catwoman

Posted at 5:36PM on Aug 28th 2006 by scott

21. How about Halle Berry or Iris Avila as the Amazing Amazon?

Posted at 12:20AM on Sep 9th 2006 by George B Vieto

22. Miss McPhee is a singer not an actress,yes maybe she can learn but I think that Sandra Bullock or maybe Jessica Alba would do the part very well.

Posted at 5:52PM on Aug 28th 2006 by pennie

23. Wait, Joss Whedon is doing this movie.....there might be hope.

Posted at 6:02PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Storm Sams

24. Totally agree with April, Amela, Tyler,Trish, Jeff and all the other comments. No..No...No...No..No...PLEZ No!

Posted at 6:04PM on Aug 28th 2006 by sue

25. Katherine could be interesting, she's certainly pretty and talented enough (unlike Lindsay Lohan, give me two breaks with LL). But they have YET to announce an actress who is RIGHT for this role. And a lot of us really want to see Wonder Woman done right, like Superman and Batman!

DENISE RICHARDS is pretty enough, sexy enough and hey, chesty enough... but I don't see her as heroine material... or a strong enough actress. With Joss Whedon at the helm, this girl is going to have to have inner and outer strength.

And again, please ANYBODY BUT Lindsay Lohan...

Posted at 6:40PM on Aug 28th 2006 by Diva D

26. April #15 sounds like one of those bitter tasteless fat chicks who probably voted for Trailer Hicks...

What's the matter? Could never fit inside one of those Wonder Woman bathing suits yourself as a young girl?

Posted at 6:46PM on Aug 28th 2006 by McPheever

27. Go Katharine!!! She's so awesome, she should've won. Sounds like she's winning anyway :) :) :)

Posted at 1:49PM on Aug 30th 2006 by Kate

28. Please, God, no!!!!!!!! I got so sick of her during idol. All she did was stare into the camera and try to look sincere.

Posted at 7:24PM on Aug 28th 2006 by j

29. It will never happen. Joss is going to pick who he wants not someone being shoved down our throats.

Posted at 7:40PM on Aug 28th 2006 by madmolly

30. My choice would be Catherine Zeta-Jones

Posted at 9:04PM on Aug 29th 2006 by Schona

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