Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman Costume Has A Lot More To It Than You Think

Published on 02/24/2022
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It Was Hard To Get The Spin Effect Right

Flying and super speed are two of the most recognizable superhero abilities. These goods will, without a doubt, be useful. But don’t forget how important it is for these characters to be able to switch from civilian to crime-fighting gear in the blink of an eye. Wonder Woman isn’t as lucky as Superman when it comes to hiding in a phone booth. Finally, the producers devised a novel solution. By spinning around, Diana’s alter ego finally emerges.

It Was Hard To Get The Spin Effect Right

It Was Hard To Get The Spin Effect Right

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This Was Harder Than It Looks

It took a lot longer to construct than it appears. The slo-mo effect they used in the first few episodes was too expensive and impossible to keep up with. Finally, they came up with the flash. This only happened throughout the editing process. Carter, on the other hand, slid into the costume with ease. Did you know that the actress was the one who invented the spinning trick? According to Entertainment Weekly in 2015, the creators were trying to find out how to make the clothing change work until the actress suggested it. She said, “I was a dancer, so I said, ‘I can do a pirouette or a spin.’ They put in the explosion later.”

This Was Harder Than It Looks

This Was Harder Than It Looks

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