Since Gal Gadot scored her first international role, playing Gisele Yashar in The Fast & Furious franchise, her career has been rapidly ascending. However, the role that consolidated her place as a big Hollywood star was starring as Diane Prince/Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe movie. The superhero saga established Gadot as a big name within the adult and teenage audience. Then came Disney's Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks The Internet to make her win the hearts of young kids and families.

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The Israeli actress currently has eight upcoming projects, and her latest movie, Wonder Woman 1984 was scheduled to hit the theaters in Christmas 2020. But with the pandemic still ongoing, no one knows what's really going to happen. So while fans wait, they can revisit her role as the tough but kind Shank.

It Was Her Disney Debut

In August 2018, Gal Gadot announced on her Instagram account that she would be voicing Shank, a new character in Ralph Breaks The Internet. The role marked her first time working in a Disney movie, and the actress had a very good time working with the studio.

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The studio must have enjoyed working with Gadot as well since she was later cast to play the role of Linnet Ridgeway-Doyle in the upcoming live-action feature, Death on the Nile.

It Wasn't Her First Voice-Acting Role

Shank was the first fictional animated character Gadot played, but not her first time doing voice-over acting. In 2018, she played herself on The Simpsons season 30 opening episode "Bart Is Not Dead."

In the episode, Homer and Ned Flanders need to cast the upcoming Christian movie they're producing with Bart and Gal Gadot auditions to play the role of Lisa. Flanders wants her cast immediately based on her performance in Wonder Woman.

It Was Her Singing Debut

Gal Gadot had never sung in a movie before her duet with Sarah Silverman in Ralph Breaks The Internet. The actress was pleased with the result, and at the premiere of the movie in London, she confessed that she always practiced her singing, though she didn't know what for.

Maybe she never imagined it would be for a Disney movie, but she was sure happy she was ready for the part.

It Wasn't Her First Time Playing A Racer

Shank loves speed, is tough and courageous, and is the video-game gang leader in the Slaughter Race game. If this reminds you of another character, you're not alone.

Shank and Gisele Yashar, from Fast & Furious, are very similar. Gal Gadot's role as Gisele Yashar in the speed-loving franchise changed her career, helped her get the role of Wonder Woman and consequently, Shank.

She Loves Speed in Real Life, Too

Gal Gadot's passion for speed was a thing in Fast & Furious, in Ralph Breaks The Internet, but it is also a thing in real life.

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The Israeli actress has said, on multiple occasions, how much she loves motorcycles, especially her 2006 Ducati Monster-S2R. However, after she became a mother, she put her dangerous passion aside for safety.

Shank's Heart Is What Attracted Gadot

Shank is a badass, but she's much more than that. As the story develops, Vanellope and the audience get to know her better and, under the bad-girl vibe, they find a sweet, kind heart. And that's what drew Gal Gadot to the role of the video-game character Shank. As Gadot revealed to Deadline, how Shank's inside is what she likes the most about the character.

Good Influence On The Kids

Ralph Breaks The Internet's co-director and writer Phil Johnston described Shank as a big-sister figure to Vanellope, who only had big brute Ralph to look up to. The directors wanted to cast someone who would be a good influence on Vanellope but also on the kids watching the movie.

That's how Gadot's name came into the scene. After her role as Wonder Woman, Johnston and co-director Rich Moore knew she was definitely someone kids and adults aspire to emulate.

Shank Was Modeled After Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot as Gisele in Fast and Furious

If you think Shank looks just like Gal Gadot, it isn't a coincidence. Gadot might have gotten her role due to her experience playing Gisele in Fast & Furious, but her Disney character is clearly inspired by her looks in the speedy franchise. Shank's fit form, almond-shaped eyes, and dark hair are also examples of how real-life helped shape fiction.

Her Voice Has Got Texture

Co-director and writer Phil Johnston also praised Gal Gadot's voice talent. Shank is a character with many layers - she's tough and dangerous, but also kind and good-hearted, so they were looking for an actress who could give Shank the depth the character calls for. And Gadot's voice was spot on for the Disney directors.

She Didn't Meet Jonh C. Reilly Until The Movie Premiere

Gal Gadot was filming Wonder Woman 1984 when Wreck-It Ralph 2 was in production, which means her schedule was really tight, and she didn't get the chance to hang out or really meet her movie castmates. During the movie premiere in London, John C. Reilly admitted he was looking forward to finally meeting Gal Gadot.

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