While it may be easy to credit her time in the IDF with her ability to do her own stunts, Gal has another past secret. Though she has now put it in her past, Gal used to be an avid biker and enjoyed hopping on a motorcycle and hitting the open road.
It was after she became a mom that she decided to choose safer forms of transportation. She now keeps her adrenaline satisfied through her workouts and her action roles. A well-rounded woman, she also chooses calmer forms of physical activity like dancing to stay active.
A Controversial Role
Making films is risky as it involves a lot of time and money. And, it will be expected that the plot or casting will not suit every demographic. Unfortunately, the release of "Wonder Woman" was not warmly received by everyone. Lebanon’s government banned the film due to Gal’s previous service in the IDF.
The controversy then trickled down into other countries such as Algeria, Tunisia, and Qatar, which also banned the film. Despite the bans, "Wonder Woman" still did wonderfully wherever else it was released.
The Rival Franchise
Before she was the star of the DC Comics movie franchise, Gal was almost pulled into the Marvel universe. In 2013, Gal said she actually auditioned for a role in a Marvel movie at one time.
She said that the role would have required her to shave off her long hair and be covered from head to toe in blue paint. In the end, Karen Gillan was the one to be the hairless, blue character of Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy.
A Dancer Too
In addition to all of her other activities as a child, Gal also took dance lessons. She really enjoyed dancing and took lessons in many forms of dance. She was so good that, reportedly, she could have pursued it professionally had her life not gone in the direction that it did.
Ballet, hip-hop, and jazz were all styles that Gal was able to explore. Due to her diverse interests, Gal may have never imagined that she would one day end up a famous actress.
Getting Behind The Camera
Gal’s big-picture mindset has not only made her a well-rounded person but has also given her an edge in the show business world. With her love for filmmaking in full bloom, Gal and Yaron decided to start their own production company. In 2019, they launched Pilot Wave Productions with the goal of selecting and telling their own stories on the big screen.
The couple released a statement about their new venture that outlined their plans to deliver unique content about interesting people with interesting stories to tell.