Buffy starts battle for Wonder Woman role

Ex-Buffy stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Charisma Carpenter are allegedly competing for the lead role in forthcoming superhero movie Wonder Woman.

The actresses - who played Buffy Summers and Cordelia Chase in the hit TV series - are battling for the iconic role after their former boss, Joss Whedon, agreed to direct the movie remake of the 70s television show, reports British newspaper the Daily Record.