"Wonder Woman" director Patty Jenkins confirms Kristen Wiig as Cheetah

Kristen Wiig has officially been cast as Cheetah, the villain of the forthcoming Wonder Woman sequel.

Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins made the announcement at Twitter stating, "So excited to confirm the most thrilling news," Jenkins said. "Yes! It's true! 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."

Wonder Woman 2 is set for release on November 1, 2019.