The 32-year-old Israeli who played DC Comics’ most iconic female character in the first big-studio superhero film ever to center on a female protagonist — the hit of the summer — discusses her unusual road to Hollywood, her champions and trolls ("They had a lot to say about the lack of boobs and the lack of booty") and her film's critical, commercial and social success.

But first: THR's executive editor (features) Stephen Galloway joins Scott to discuss the 42nd Telluride Film Festival.

Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg, recorded and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.

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