While taking an escalator in a movie theater near Union Square, the women chatted about the future.

“I hope I live until summer,” said one.

“Because your granddaughter is getting married?”

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the first woman said.

“Because I want to see the Wonder Woman movie.”

That little exchange has had a big impact onWonder Womandirector Patty Jenkins.

“It brought tears to my eyes,” she says.

We trace the studio’s efforts to tackle the Amazonian and the fits and starts along the way.

Plus we take a closer look at Jenkins' long history with the film.

For more, pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly.