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[^3]\n\nGal Gadot said she would not return as Wonder Woman at this point in her life because of her four children and other commitments. [^4]\n\nGal Gadot revealed that she was initially told by DC Studios that they would develop Wonder Woman 3 with her, but the project was later scrapped. [^5]\n\nGal Gadot, in an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, said that DC's handling of Henry Cavill's exit as Superman was not done elegantly. [^6]\n\nIn December 2022, James Gunn said that he was working on a new Superman film featuring a younger version of the character, and that Henry Cavill would not be part of it. [^7]\n\nGal Gadot stated that the situation regarding Henry Cavill's departure from the franchise was not resolved in an elegant manner. [^8]\n\nGal Gadot criticized the handling of Henry Cavill's departure and the cancellation of Patty Jenkins' project by DC Studios, stating neither was managed with elegance. [^9]\n\nThe actress stated that balancing a production as extensive as Wonder Woman 3 with her life as a mother of four daughters attending different schools is no longer feasible. [^10]\n\nGal Gadot said the handling of Henry Cavill's Superman return was 'not handled elegantly.' [^11]\n\nWonder Woman 3 is not happening, and it is unclear when the character will enter the DCU. 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