Rumors that Saturday Night Live alum Kristen Wiig might play classic comic book villain Cheetah were confirmed by Jenkins via Twitter in March 2018. "So excited to confirm the most thrilling news. Yes! It's true!" Jenkins wrote. "So incredibly lucky to welcome the sensationally talented Kristen Wiig to our Wonder Woman family. Can't wait to finally work with one of my favorites. And SO excited by what we have planned. #Cheetah!!! @GalGadot"
In the comics, one of Cheetah's human alter egos is Dr. Barbara Minerva, a British archaeologist who will do practically anything to further her research. One of her jungle expeditions eventually gets her involved in an ancient ritual that transforms her into Cheetah, who has superhuman strength, speed, durability, agility, and senses, as well as claws and fangs.
