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Carter supports new 'Wonder Woman' pilot

Published Tuesday, Feb 22 2011, 20:30 GMT | By Mike Moody

Lynda Carter has said that she supports the new Wonder Woman pilot.

Carter starred as the titular superhero in the 1970s TV show. David E. Kelley is writing and producing the new pilot starring Friday Night Lights actress Adrianne Palicki.

"I think it is an amazing role to play. I know [Adrianne] is going to be really nervous about it, just because you would be. But I have a lot of confidence in David Kelley and what he's going to come up with. David Kelley's so talented, and that's really where it needs to be, is in the writing," Carter told the Baltimore Sun about the project.

She added: "I spoke with David yesterday, and he's really, really excited about it."

The actress said that she thinks "the story needs to be retold", adding: "It needs to have a fresh look at it. It affected a lot of people. I think it's time; I think it's important to have it out there again."