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Kristen Wiig joins 'Wonder Woman 2' cast as villain Cheetah

Fans can expect to see a lot of Wiig in the upcoming movie, as the plot is set to focus on the rivalry between Cheetah and Wonder Woman.
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Actress Kristen Wiig arrives for a special screening of 'Downsizing' on December 18, 2017 at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, California. / AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)

Brace yourselves, Wonder Woman fans — the cast for the film's sequel just got even more wonder-ful.

Director Patty Jenkins confirmed on Twitter Friday that Kristen Wiig is joining the cast.

"So excited to confirm the most thrilling news. Yes! It’s true! So incredibly lucky to welcome the sensationally talented Kristen Wigg (sic) to our Wonder Woman family," she shared. "Can't wait to finally work with one of my favorites. And SO excited by what we have planned."

The 44-year-old actress and comedian will play villain Cheetah, who possesses superhuman strength and agility.

Fans can expect to see a lot of Wiig in the upcoming movie, as the plot is set to focus on the rivalry between Cheetah and Wonder Woman.

Gal Gadot, who plays Wonder Woman, is the only other confirmed casting.

She welcomed Wiig to the team via Twitter Friday after the news was announced.

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