Christina Hendricks Talks ‘All Star Superman,’ DC Heroines, And Joss Whedon’s ‘Avengers’
Although her husband is a big fan, “Mad Men” actress Christina Hendricks was mostly a stranger to the world of comic books when she was approached to play one of the most iconic characters of all time for Warner Bros. I’m talking, of course, about Superman’s main squeeze, Lois Lane, who Hendricks voices in the latest animated feature from DC, “All-Star Superman.”However, the actress does have a connection to the Marvel Universe right now due to her friendship and past working relationship (on “Firefly”) with “The Avengers” director Joss Whedon.
At the recent world premiere of “All-Star Superman” in New York City’s Paley Center, I asked if she’d spoke to Whedon about a role in that film.
“I’ve seen him recently as he’s preparing for it and I don’t think there’s a role for me in this project,” Hendricks said. “But I hope to work with Joss in the future because he’s fantastic and really easy to work with and a friend. So not on this one…”
She trailed off after that statement, so maybe fans can keep hope alive to see her in Whedon’s next big project. After all, late last year she was rumored to be taking on another iconic role, that of Wonder Woman.
“As far as the Wonder Woman rumor goes,” she said, “that was started by I have no idea who, but it was a really nice compliment and no one’s approached me about playing that. But it’s a fun rumor to go around.” [Note: This interview took place before Adrianne Palicki had been cast in the role.]However, casting and voice director for “All-Star Superman,” Andrea Romano, thinks Hendricks could do great things with the character in the animated realm. Continue reading »