'Batman vs. Superman' movie producer Wesley Coller defends Batfleck casting and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman

The sequel to Man of Steel, currently called Batman vs. Superman by the general public, does not come out until Summer 2015, but the amount of discussion and controversy surrounding the film has already reached sky-high levels. Two of the biggest points of contention have been the casting of Ben Affleck as Batman and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman. But in a recent interview, Man of Steel producer Wesley Coller defended both choices.

Coller gave an interview with MLive.com and spoke about the "Batfleck" backlash. He reasoned that the fan outcry at least means that the public cares about the film:

"Anything you do that's culturally significant, or any time you deal with an iconic character or story, you're going to hear responses from every possible perspective. So nothing surprises me anymore. If anything, that gauges the relevance of a property or character, and it's invigorating to know people care that much. It inspires you to make the coolest version of the movie that you can. Ben is the perfect fit for Zack's vision for this story."

Some fans are upset about the casting of Gadot as Wonder Woman because they feel she doesn't fit a certain body type, but others are irritated that such a major character is, in their minds, getting wedged into Batman vs. Superman. Coller addressed that issue, as well, by saying he was just excited to have a female superhero on a movie screen:

"[My daughter's] favorite book is this little Wonder Woman flip book. It has the lasso, the invisible plane, the bracelets - every page has an image she's just in awe with. And something that's become a reality, being a dad with a new daughter, is that I have a special place in my heart for the idea of a strong, empowered female superhero being out there."

Finally, Coller did not confirm whether or not Wonder Woman would get a solo movie adventure in the future:

"We're super excited to have her in the film. It will be a ton of fun. But at the same time, we've got to stay focused on the film we're working on now."