Wonder Woman 1984 star explains how showjumping helped prepare her for role

The British teenager who plays a young Diana in the new Wonder Woman movie has said it was her history in showjumping that allowed her to do most of her own stunts in the blockbuster.

Lilly Aspell, 13, was just nine when she filmed Wonder Woman 1984, but said she was determined to do as much of the physical aspect of the role as possible, including wire work and scenes of her racing on a horse.

The actress, who was born in Scotland, is the star of the action-packed opening sequence of the film, as a young Diana is shown taking part in the Amazonian Games on the island of Themyscira.

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