The New Catwoman Casting Thread

[flickchick85]

There's also a Hell in Grand Cayman. And it actually looks like this:

http://k43.pbase.com/g3/05/159305/2/53173022.HellGrandCayman1_4x6_tn.jpg

Pretty Hellish.

And batboy's our #1 Eliza fan. :)

[batboy99]

Yes I am and Im proud of it :)

[Gianakin_]

Maybe they should bring his wife in as a stand-in during rehearsals, so his ass knows how he should react to love. :o

Maybe he's a predator with his wife, too?:wow:

Yeah, that might be it. Love practically calls for vulnerability and you rarely see that with Bale. Have you seen 'The New World' where Bale spends quite a bit of time with a young native american girl he marries? It wasn't very convincing there either, despite Bale playing a soft character. To be honest, his piercing eyes made him look more of a predator than a lover. :O

I haven't seen The New World, no. I do believe that under the right direction he can pull it off. Since they wrote the Joker spot on, I'm inclined to expect the same quality from Catwoman.
And if we get that quality, it would probably mean that Nolan understands what needs to be done to make her and her relationship with Batman right. Consequently, he'd order Bale to sex it up with the actress he'd cast.

[Charlie No-One]

Was that David Groyer comment about not using Catwoman a rumor?

[Slushy]

I'd like to see someone like Emily Blunt in the role. She's a smart, talented, sassy actress. She wouldn't be the predictable choice by most because she's never done a role quite like Catwoman before and she's the type of actress who Nolan would work with and cast for such a role. He tends to cast actors who aren't predictable and seem from left-field and they're the ones that gives us a new approach to the characters. Angelina Jolie wouldn't give us anything new about Catwoman that we've never seen before from the character and Jolie herself.

[flickchick85]

Was that David Groyer comment about not using Catwoman a rumor?
Unfortunately, no. He didn't say, "I won't use Catwoman" but he did say the 3rd movie didn't have to have Penguin or Catwoman like everyone's been saying (though I've heard more Riddler support than Penguin, but oh well). It would've been nice to hear the original question he was responding to, but I haven't seen that. Here's his actual quote:

"Batman has been published for 70 years. In the first movie, we used Ra's Al Ghul and the Scarecrow, who had not been in the movies before, and had not been in the '60s TV show before.

"There are dozens if not hundreds of other characters that fit that bill. Everyone says 'it's got to be the Penguin or Catwoman'... well I completely disagree."

[batboy99]

My top 3.

Eliza Dushku
Marion Cotillard
Rachel Weisz

and my dark horse choice, Christina Ricci. I know shes way too short and would look more like mousegirl next to bale, but theres soemthing about her that i like. Its probably the whole ''dark'' look she pulls off well. I can see her going with a darker toned catwoman, a really tough girl that doesnt look that tough. I cant really see her as Selina Kyle though. And im not sure if she would work as a comic book adaptation of Catwoman. Soemthing mroe burton-isque probably, but I still have a soft spot for her.

[flickchick85]

My top 3.

Eliza Dushku
Marion Cotillard
Rachel Weisz

and my dark horse choice, Christina Ricci. I know shes way too short and would look more like mousegirl next to bale, but theres soemthing about her that i like. Its probably the whole ''dark'' look she pulls off well. I can see her going with a darker toned catwoman, a really tough girl that doesnt look that tough. I cant really see her as Selina Kyle though. And im not sure if she would work as a comic book adaptation of Catwoman. Soemthing mroe burton-isque probably, but I still have a soft spot for her.
Your 2nd and 3rd choices are probably my top 2 choices (though Theron and Weisz are constantly flip-flopping in and out of that #2 spot). And while I don't see Dushku working for these movies, I do really like her for the part in the hypothetical TV series, so I think we've got similar visions of the character. :up:

But Christina Ricci is where we part ways. ;)

Also, I just saw this video that has Marion Cotillard singing and looking quite Selina-esque to me. It's very much how I'd imagine Selina would dress to high-society parties: sophisticated, classy, but with an edge. Heads up, though - the video's in French (for anyone who's just emerged from their cave, she's the one in the dark dress):
ZDx1jla8kkE

[nolan's roll'n]

Ricci wouldn't be bad imo, hadn't it been for her height.

[Captain_BluTac]

Have Emily Blunt or Penelope Cruz been said?

[Ziggyman]

Have Emily Blunt or Penelope Cruz been said?

...Yep...Well just Blunt...

[nolan's roll'n]

^ I don't think Penelope Cruz is a good actress, do you?

[Ziggyman]

...I'm hearing good things of her in reviews from "Vicky Christina Barcelona"...

[Captain_BluTac]

Oh and I just found this on google, thought it was pretty good.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Majik1387/edcatwoman.jpg

[Ziggyman]

Sorry...But who is that?

[Captain_BluTac]

Eliza Dushku.

[Crook]

^ I don't think Penelope Cruz is a good actress, do you?
I'm gonna take a wild guess and say you haven't seen many of her films?

[nolan's roll'n]

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say you haven't seen many of her films?

I haven't really, what films of hers are good. I'll go rent them tomorrow.

[Ziggyman]

I haven't really, what films of hers are good. I'll go rent them tomorrow.

Volver is one of her more famous films...

[nolan's roll'n]

Volver is one of her more famous films...

Who else is in it?

[Ziggyman]

No one...She predominately does Spanish movies...

[nolan's roll'n]

No one...She predominately does Spanish movies...

Oh, I'll check it out tomorrow.

[Crook]

Yeah, Volver is probably the one you should check out. By far her most acclaimed film. Vicky Cristina Barcelona looks to be a good film though. But most of the hype is generating from her lesbian scene with Scarlett. :o

[Ziggyman]

Yeah, Volver is probably the one you should check out. By far her most acclaimed film. Vicky Cristina Barcelona looks to be a good film though. But most of the hype is generating from her lesbian scene with Scarlett. :o

So yummy...I love Scarlett....Hearing some pretty good things about the flick...

[flickchick85]

I always hated Penelope Cruz until I saw Volver. Now I think she's great.

But I don't see her as Catwoman at all.

[batboy99]

Your 2nd and 3rd choices are probably my top 2 choices (though Theron and Weisz are constantly flip-flopping in and out of that #2 spot). And while I don't see Dushku working for these movies, I do really like her for the part in the hypothetical TV series, so I think we've got similar visions of the character. :up:

But Christina Ricci is where we part ways. ;)

Also, I just saw this video that has Marion Cotillard singing and looking quite Selina-esque to me. It's very much how I'd imagine Selina would dress to high-society parties: sophisticated, classy, but with an edge. Heads up, though - the video's in French (for anyone who's just emerged from their cave, she's the one in the dark dress):
ZDx1jla8kkE Again, I definetly dont see her as the typical catwoman. And nor do I see her as Selina Kyle. But she has this dark look and personality to her that I think would be great for Catwoman given they want to go for a darker route. But again, I probably can only see her working as a darker/gothic burtonisque type catwoman(not pfeiffers though). As for Dushku, I agree. Shes still my #1 choice, shes my dream choice really. But i see her worknig more for a TV series than a movie. Plus, it would be better(for me) to see her as Catwoman on a weekly basis ;)

Ricci wouldn't be bad imo, hadn't it been for her height.She wouldnt be bad. Shes just way too small. And im not sure if she would look good as Selina. Catwoman can work, cuz well she would be in costume.

Oh and I just found this on google, thought it was pretty good.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/Majik1387/edcatwoman.jpg
Majik made that a while ago.

[flickchick85]

Again, I definetly dont see her as the typical catwoman. And nor do I see her as Selina Kyle. But she has this dark look and personality to her that I think would be great for Catwoman given they want to go for a darker route. But again, I probably can only see her working as a darker/gothic burtonisque type catwoman(not pfeiffers though).
Now I see what you mean, and she could work for that (which wouldn't be in Nolan's series). She has a cartoon-pixie-ish quality that could work for a stylized Batman universe. But when you say "Burtonisque," it reminds me of her performance in Sleepy Hollow, which was quite possibly the worst performance from a major actor I've EVER seen.:wow:

I've always had a hard time watching her in anything after that, even though she's never been that bad in anything else.

[batboy99]

She was a bit boring in Sleepy Hollow, but I still love her and she is still my dark horse choice for the role. Definetly dont see her working in Nolans movies, but I could see her as some interpretation of Catwoman. And ricci kind of resembles a cat(not that that has to do with anything lol).

[hannya]

I was watching "Monster" again the other day and I couldn't decide: Was that Ricci just sucking? Or was it Ricci pretending to suck? Or was it Ricci pretending to be a horrible teenager who sucked as a person? Because whatever it was she was intending, she just sucked. There were a couple of scenes when Theron looked like she was barely hanging on to her character because Ricci was doing her best to tear up the scene and flush it down the toilet.
In other words Ricci for Catwoman = NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Two-Face]

Ricci would suit Harley more than Catwoman.

[Ziggyman]

^ Yep...I agree...I still think that Angie or Marion fit the role the most...In my opinion...

[Captain_BluTac]

I still think Theron would be the best fit in Nolan's series. :o

[flickchick85]

^Theron's one of my top choices as well. Not as perfect for the part as I think Cotillard is, but I think she could also be a great choice. And, like Cotillard, she's a choice that I could actually see Nolan going with.

[nolan's roll'n]

I still think Theron would be the best fit in Nolan's series. :o

Penelope Cruz would be great too, I saw Volver today and was simply blown away by her performance!

[nolan's roll'n]

Ricci would suit Harley more than Catwoman.

Ricci is too short for Catwoman anyways.

[Ziggyman]

Oh...nolan's roll'n...You did see it...Nice...

[nolan's roll'n]

Oh...nolan's roll'n...You did see it...Nice...

She was amazing! Damn good acting right there! Jolie used to be my choice for Catwoman but now Cruz is.

[hannya]

Penelope Cruz would be great too, I saw Volver today and was simply blown away by her performance!

She's a fabulous actor. But does she have that little pinch of menace needed to be Catwoman? She has the strength, the dignity, yes... but the cutting edge? I'm not sure.

[Two-Face]

She was amazing! Damn good acting right there! Jolie used to be my choice for Catwoman but now Cruz is.

Cruz has a accent, I never seen her play a American character.

[Crook]

^ Yep...I agree...I still think that Angie or Marion fit the role the most...In my opinion...
Yup. I'd be ecstatic with either of those choices. I see Angie as the ridiculously sexy and dangerous Selina, and Marion as the wholesomely beautiful and slippery side of the character.

She was amazing! Damn good acting right there! Jolie used to be my choice for Catwoman but now Cruz is.
I'm tempted to now give Jolie movies so you can switch sides again. :o

[nolan's roll'n]

Cruz has a accent, I never seen her play a American character.

She might but her performance in Volver was amazing. Watch that film, it will probably impress you too.

[batboy99]

I was watching "Monster" again the other day and I couldn't decide: Was that Ricci just sucking? Or was it Ricci pretending to suck? Or was it Ricci pretending to be a horrible teenager who sucked as a person? Because whatever it was she was intending, she just sucked. There were a couple of scenes when Theron looked like she was barely hanging on to her character because Ricci was doing her best to tear up the scene and flush it down the toilet.
In other words Ricci for Catwoman = NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
That was the whole point. She was playing a depressed, broken young teen who would basically bring the whole scene ''down'' and become a depressing scene. She did a really good job in Monster, as well as Theron.
^ Yep...I agree...I still think that Angie or Marion fit the role the most...In my opinion... Again, I wouldnt choose her for Nolans movies. Flickchick put it best. Ricci would work for a more ''stylized'' Batman movie.
Ricci would suit Harley more than Catwoman.
Shes a Dark Horse choice people! As in a completely left field choice that would never happen in a billion years.
And if you guys read what i said before, she wouldnt be the person I would cast in Nolans movies. Shes someone I can see in a darker, more gothing Batman movie like Burtons style.(not burtons/pfeiffers catwoman though). She does fit harley better, size, looks etc, but I can still see her as some sort of version of Catwoman. Again, not a very ''comic accurate'' catwoman.I cant see her as Selina either really. But i can see her as a darker catwoman .
Ricci is too short for Catwoman anyways.She is too short thats why I dont see or want her as the typical Catwoman we all know and love and nor would I cast her in Nolans movies. I would however, choose Ricci over someone like Sossamon, Biel etc.

[nolan's roll'n]

Yup. I'd be ecstatic with either of those choices. I see Angie as the ridiculously sexy and dangerous Selina, and Marion as the wholesomely beautiful and slippery side of the character.


I'm tempted to now give Jolie movies so you can switch sides again. :o


Wtf? Now you like Jolie? I'd take Cruz as Catwoman anyday over Jolie as Catwoman.

[Two-Face]

If Cruz can do American accent, it's fine by me her as Selina.

[batboy99]

He's always liked Jolie :confused:. Ya, i dont see Cruz as Catwoman either. Shes like Hayek to me, both beautiful women, and could pull it off(hayek I think can pull off WW as well), but its their accents that get in the way. Big time. But as Two-Face said, if she can pull off an american accent, i would be fine with her.
Jolie definetly looks more like the comic book counterpart and would probably pull off the role better IMO. Id still choose Marion over Jolie though.

[Crook]

Wtf? Now you like Jolie? I'd take Cruz as Catwoman anyday over Jolie as Catwoman.
Now I like Jolie? Fella I've been a vocal supporter for her in this role for years. I'm in every single Catwoman casting thread on the Hype, dating all the way back to '03. :funny:

[nolan's roll'n]

Now I like Jolie? Fella I've been a vocal supporter for her in this role for years. I'm in every single Catwoman casting thread on the Hype, dating all the way back to '03. :funny:

Really? But why did you change your mind about Penelope Cruz as Catwoman?

[nolan's roll'n]

He's always liked Jolie :confused:. Ya, i dont see Cruz as Catwoman either. Shes like Hayek to me, both beautiful women, and could pull it off(hayek I think can pull off WW as well), but its their accents that get in the way. Big time. But as Two-Face said, if she can pull off an american accent, i would be fine with her.
Jolie definetly looks more like the comic book counterpart and would probably pull off the role better IMO. Id still choose Marion over Jolie though.

Watch Volver.

[batboy99]

Id take Jolie over Beckinsale, Theron, Ricci, Cruz and alot of other actresses. She is basically perfect for the role. Im sure she would suprise us in the role ,but I dunno, i feel like id see soemthing ive already seen before.

[Crook]

Really? But why did you change your mind about Penelope Cruz as Catwoman?
I didn't, cause I never wanted her for the role. Still don't, actually. If you remember, you remarked that Cruz was a bad actress, I simply disagreed and recommended you see her films. Never said anything about her donning the catsuit.

As people have said, she has a thick accent and frankly I don't think she looks much like Selina. She's very sexy though.

[Two-Face]

He's always liked Jolie :confused:. Ya, i dont see Cruz as Catwoman either. Shes like Hayek to me, both beautiful women, and could pull it off(hayek I think can pull off WW as well), but its their accents that get in the way. Big time. But as Two-Face said, if she can pull off an american accent, i would be fine with her.
Jolie definetly looks more like the comic book counterpart and would probably pull off the role better IMO. Id still choose Marion over Jolie though.



I saw Marion in A Good Year with Russell Crowe, she was playing a French woman called Fanny she can act but did she play American Character what I mean can she be like Eva Green?

[batboy99]

Watch Volver.
I have, and? And yesterday you said you didnt think she was a very good actress:huh:

I saw Marion in A Good Year with Russell Crowe, she was playing a French woman called Fanny she can act but did she play American Character what I mean can she be like Eva Green?
Not sure if she can pull off an american accent, but ive heard good things about her american accent, so im not worried at all. And when did Green have an american accent?:huh:

[nolan's roll'n]

I have, and? And yesterday you said you didnt think she was a very good actress:huh:

Yeah after I watched Volver I changed my mind.

[batboy99]

How many of her movies have you seen besides Volver? Becuase I dont know how you could have ever thought she was a bad actress, shes had many great performances.And sorry, but I dont see her as Catwoman at all. She has a very thick accent, very thick. Dont see it working.

[Two-Face]

I have, and? And yesterday you said you didnt think she was a very good actress:huh:


Not sure if she can pull off an american accent, but ive heard good things about her american accent, so im not worried at all. And when did Green have an american accent?:huh:


Eva Green played a British Character Vesper in Casino Royale she is French. so that's why I said can she be like Eva.

[nolan's roll'n]

Dont see her as Catwoman at all. She has a very thick accent, very thick. Dont see it working.

I can see Marion C. as Catwoman, but Eliza on the other hand I have never found that attractive to play her.

[Crook]

Eva Green played a British Character Vesper in Casino Royale she is French. so that's why I said can she be like Eva.
Eva Green's natural accent is British. :huh:

[batboy99]

Eva Green played a British Character Vesper in Casino Royale she is French. so that's why I said can she be like Eva.
:huh: You just proved my point. She never played an American
I can see Marion C. as Catwoman, but Eliza on the other hand I have never found that attractive to play her.Eliza is very attractive, sorry you dont think so. Guess its because ive seen most of her work besides Buffy, tru calling etc.

[flickchick85]

Shes a Dark Horse choice people! As in a completely left field choice that would never happen in a billion years.And if you guys read what i said before, she wouldnt be the person I would cast in Nolans movies.
Ha, you can keep saying it, but I don't think it'll get through. This is a pretty Nolan-focused group these days. :woot:

I thought Ricci was just fine in Monster. She just had the misfortune of being overshadowed by what Roger Ebert called "one of the greatest performances in cinematic history." I'd cut her some slack.

Glad you managed to check out Penelope Cruz's awesomeness in Volver, nolan's roll'n, b/c she was really great in that.

But I still just can't see her as Catwoman. I can't put my finger on why, either.:csad:

[Two-Face]

Eva Green's natural accent is British. :huh:

She's French. she studied English.


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1200692/bio

[batboy99]

Ha, you can keep saying it, but I don't think it'll get through. This is a pretty Nolan-focused group these days. :woot:

I thought Ricci was just fine in Monster. She just had the misfortune of being overshadowed by what Roger Ebert called "one of the greatest performances in cinematic history." I'd cut her some slack.

Glad you managed to check out Penelope Cruz's awesomeness in Volver, nolan's roll'n, b/c she was really great in that.

But I still just can't see her as Catwoman. I can't put my finger on why, either.:csad:
I guess. But im not sure if they get what a dakr horse choice is, or what I was actually trying to say.(That i dont want her as the normal catwoman or in Nolans films.)

[Two-Face]

:huh: You just proved my point. She never played an American



It's close to a American character if she can do British accent I believe she can do American. but I didn't see Marion C. doing that.

[Crook]

She's French. she studied English.


http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1200692/bio
I know she's French. But she has a British accent. Haven't you seen any of her interviews?

[Two-Face]

I know she's French. But she has a British accent. Haven't you seen any of her interviews?


maybe she's doing it like Bale where he does his interviews in American accent.

[batboy99]

It's close to a American character if she can do British accent I believe she can do American. but I didn't see Marion C. doing that.
:huh:How is it close to an american accent? Just because she can do a british accent ,doesnt mean she can do an american one.

[Two-Face]

:huh:How is it close to an american accent? Just because she can do a british accent ,doesnt mean she can do an american one.


It's called acting.

I'm not saying she can, but she can try if they asked her too.

[batboy99]

I know its called acting, but im not talknig about their acting ability, im talking about their ability to pull off an accent. You said can Marion do an american accent like Eva green, i said shes never done one, the you said she has a british accent, I said ''so? thats not an american accent.'' Your basically saying anyone who has a british accent can have an american one. I disagree. And if you not saying she can, why were you comparing Marion to Eva in the first place?:confused:

[Crook]

maybe she's doing it like Bale where he does his interviews in American accent.
EVERY time? This is her accepting a BAFTA award, and then being interviewed backstage, where she has no reason to fake an accent:

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[batboy99]

And didnt bale only do an american accent in interviews during the time of BB?

[flickchick85]

Eva Green's an interesting case because although she's French, her accent's never been that strong, and she's lost it over time. The accent she was using in Casino Royale was pretty much the accent she naturally has now. She seems like someone who learned English from someone who WAS English - so from the moment she learned the sounds, she was learning them the way an Englishwoman would say them - as opposed to someone who learned it from French people who also spoke English, if that makes any sense. My point is, her accent in Casino Royale is in no way an indicator of how well she can disguise her accent.

Check out this interview for proof:
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Marion Cotillard on the other hand is doing some major accent overhaul for Public Enemies, since she's playing a character from Wisconsin.

As for Penelope Cruz, I too didn't like her as an actress until Volver, and I think I just figured out why: It's not that she was particularly bad in anything, but in English-speaking roles, I think she loses her spark. It's like she has to concentrate on speaking English, so her performance becomes more bland than her Spanish-speaking ones. That may be why I'd have a hard time imagining her pulling off Catwoman - since she'd have to fake an accent, too, her actual performance might be lacking something.

Cotillard didn't seem to be lacking anything in the two English-language roles I've seen her in, so I still think she could pull it off with flying colors.

ETA: Wow, this thread moves fast. You guys totally beat me to the Eva Green interviews. Oh well.

[Ziggyman]

EVERY time? This is her accepting a BAFTA award, and then being interviewed backstage, where she has no reason to fake an accent:

8STdKVSP9hc

Surprised that Cillian Murphy did not win...

[hannya]

Eva Green's an interesting case because although she's French, her accent's never been that strong, and she's lost it over time. The accent she was using in Casino Royale was pretty much the accent she naturally has now. She seems like someone who learned English from someone who WAS English - so from the moment she learned the sounds, she was learning them the way an Englishwoman would say them - as opposed to someone who learned it from French people who also spoke English, if that makes any sense. My point is, her accent in Casino Royale is in no way an indicator of how well she can disguise her accent.

Check out this interview for proof:
5znQEwvG3Mc

Marion Cotillard on the other hand is doing some major accent overhaul for Public Enemies, since she's playing a character from Wisconsin.

As for Penelope Cruz, I too didn't like her as an actress until Volver, and I think I just figured out why: It's not that she was particularly bad in anything, but in English-speaking roles, I think she loses her spark. It's like she has to concentrate on speaking English, so her performance becomes more bland than her Spanish-speaking ones. That may be why I'd have a hard time imagining her pulling off Catwoman - since she'd have to fake an accent, too, her actual performance might be lacking something.

Cotillard didn't seem to be lacking anything in the two English-language roles I've seen her in, so I still think she could pull it off with flying colors.

ETA: Wow, this thread moves fast. You guys totally beat me to the Eva Green interviews. Oh well.

Spark is the core of this. Look at the three (or four if you include Theron) and honestly, Cotillard is the one who stands out. I think it's because she's the one who might be least sure of herself. Like Ledger, if you were to meet her at a party I think she'd be the one that you'd be most interested in having a decent conversation with, the one that would be least like a film star. Cotillard and Ledger seem to have (had) that rare gift of looking like they could change the electricity in the room without anyone noticing they came in, if you see what I mean.

[Dark Knight]

Maybe, but in that bottom pic she looks kind of bad.

What about Jessica Biel? She's hot and has good acting skills.

http://www.celebritygossip.cc/jessica-biel-critics-choice.jpg


She is so hot....luv the booty! I would rather have her as a potential WW than Catwoman.

[batboy99]

Cant stand Biel. Especially not for anyone like Catwoman or WW.

[Two-Face]

She is so hot....luv the booty! I would rather have her as a potential WW than Catwoman.

I would love to bang her.

but yeah she's not right for Catwoman.

[Ziggyman]

I would love to bang her.

but yeah she's not right for Catwoman.

Oh...Indeed!

[batboy99]

Shes definetly sexy, but shes no catwoman. Honeslt,y ive never been a fan of her acting.

[flickchick85]

Spark is the core of this. Look at the three (or four if you include Theron) and honestly, Cotillard is the one who stands out. I think it's because she's the one who might be least sure of herself. Like Ledger, if you were to meet her at a party I think she'd be the one that you'd be most interested in having a decent conversation with, the one that would be least like a film star. Cotillard and Ledger seem to have (had) that rare gift of looking like they could change the electricity in the room without anyone noticing they came in, if you see what I mean.
SPOT ON with that Ledger/Cotillard comparison. They both seem(ed) like private, down-to-earth people who do their best to avoid the spotlight (and both a little, eh, "Bohemian-ish"?), but would be really great to hang out with, kind of the opposite of the typical Hollywood stars. Then they turn the acting on, and it's like, "whoa." They just have (had) that extra "something."

And I can't stand Jessica Biel in anything I see her in, so I hope they keep her far, far away from this series. I don't even want her narrating Chris Nolan's A&E Biography. Just, no.

[Ziggyman]

Shes definetly sexy, but shes no catwoman. Honeslt,y ive never been a fan of her acting.

Same with Alba...Very sexy, but no Catwoman or Wonder Woman...And not that great of an actor...

[batboy99]

I like Alba way more than Biel,both by looks and by acting. No, im not saying Alba is great, but i like the stuff shes in more than Biel. I loved alba in Sin city.

[Milkman95]

Seeing the lastest pics of Sophie Morceau, she could definitely work.

[Two-Face]

Seeing the lastest pics of Sophie Morceau, she could definitely work.

Yeah she can work but age thing stops her playing Catwoman unless Nolan wants older Selina.

[Ziggyman]

Man...Two-Face...I love your avvy...I just sit and stare...Every time!

[Two-Face]

Thanks, it was time to bring Jolie avvy back to show my support of playing Catwoman.

[batboy99]

This is a very random thought, but wat about Billie Piper as Catwoman?(Secret Diary of a Call Girl,Dr.Who) I not too familiar with her acting, but based on those two shows, shes not bad.

[Charlie No-One]

Billie Piper anything is good. I love her. On second thought, it might be a little weird. Her lips aren't very flattering and might not mesh with a mask.

[batboy99]

I think shes very beautiful. Face and all.

[Two-Face]

This is a very random thought, but wat about Billie Piper as Catwoman?(Secret Diary of a Call Girl,Dr.Who) I not too familiar with her acting, but based on those two shows, shes not bad. Shes definetly sexy. Hmm, actually, she would probably work for Ivy...

I never thought of her as Selina, I like her acting and sexy too I wouldn't complain if Nolan got her in his Bat-film.

[flickchick85]

Dr. Who's not my thing, and I haven't seen Secret Diary of a Call Girl, but I have heard she's really good in it. From the clips I have seen, she seems like she could work. And we know how Nolan loves his Brits, so it's not too crazy a suggestion. Interesting. I'm not against it...

[spideyman101]

Well, no Catwoman or Penguin... can't say I'm surprised... or sad...

“In the first movie we use Ra’s Al Ghul and The Scarecrow, who had not been in the movies before, and had not been in the sixties TV show before. And there are dozens if not hundreds of other characters that fit that bill. Everyone says its gotta be The Penguin or Catwoman… well I completely disagree.” ~ David Goyer

http://www.hecklerspray.com/batman-3-catwoman-the-penguin-to-remain-unemployed/200815249.php

[DieSmiling]

Well, no Catwoman or Penguin... can't say I'm surprised... or sad...

“In the first movie we use Ra’s Al Ghul and The Scarecrow, who had not been in the movies before, and had not been in the sixties TV show before. And there are dozens if not hundreds of other characters that fit that bill. Everyone says its gotta be The Penguin or Catwoman… well I completely disagree.” ~ David Goyer

http://www.hecklerspray.com/batman-3-catwoman-the-penguin-to-remain-unemployed/200815249.php

For the ten thousandth time... A) Nolan will decide who the villains are, not Goyer, and B) just because he doesn't think the villains have to be Catwoman or Penguin doesn't mean they won't be included.

Sure, it hurts their chances and gives people an idea of where Goyer's head is at, but in reality, it means very little.

[Sue-Twin]

This is a very random thought, but wat about Billie Piper as Catwoman?(Secret Diary of a Call Girl,Dr.Who) I not too familiar with her acting, but based on those two shows, shes not bad.

I was waiting for someone to mention Billie Piper!!! I loved her on Doctor Who and she's great in Secret Dairy of a Call girl. One of my favorite actresses, and it's great she was mentioned. Seriously I think that girl has TALENT.

[Laderlappen]

Biel is one of the maybe 10 worst actresses in hollywood. No thanks.

[batboy99]

Biel is one of the maybe 10 worst actresses in hollywood. No thanks.THANK YOU!

I was waiting for someone to mention Billie Piper!!! I loved her on Doctor Who and she's great in Secret Dairy of a Call girl. One of my favorite actresses, and it's great she was mentioned. Seriously I think that girl has TALENT. Hehe, she does have talent, i love Piper.

Dr. Who's not my thing, and I haven't seen Secret Diary of a Call Girl, but I have heard she's really good in it. From the clips I have seen, she seems like she could work. And we know how Nolan loves his Brits, so it's not too crazy a suggestion. Interesting. I'm not against it...
Shes really good on SDOACG. I love the show. Lets forget about her being an escourt/prostitute for a second, shes very high class and elegant on the show, how I would envision Selina being.

[Ziggyman]

You know...I didn't mind Miller's prostitute angle in Year One...

[batboy99]

I thought it totally degraded the character.

[Two-Face]

You know...I didn't mind Miller's prostitute angle in Year One...

BTAS version owns Y1 & Burton's version.

[nolan's roll'n]

BTAS version owns Y1 & Burton's version.
Burton's version was not that bad imo.

[Crook]

It wasn't bad, period. Unless you wanna take faithfulness into the equation. Burton made the character more interesting to me.

[batboy99]

And Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman :heart:

[The Batkilt]

I'm not a huge fan of the Burton films. I don't think they're by any means bad, I'm just not a huge fan. But once Pfeiffer became Catwoman in BR...wow. Just...wow.:wow:

[Crook]

I'm not a huge fan of the Burton films. I don't think they're by any means bad, I'm just not a huge fan. But once Pfeiffer became Catwoman in BR...wow. Just...wow.:wow:
The entire scene of her completely breaking down in her apartment is probably the most intense performance I've ever seen any role in any batfilm:

u3hl3hSa1lc

I could watch it over and over again. The music and tragedy just leaping off the screen was so captivating. Such a marvelous job. :up:

[The Batkilt]

The entire scene of her completely breaking down in her apartment is probably the most intense performance I've ever seen any role in any batfilm:

u3hl3hSa1lc

I could watch it over and over again. The music and tragedy just leaping off the screen was so captivating. Such a marvelous job. :up:

That is indeed a great scene. The visual of Catwoman at the window with 'HELLO THERE' now 'HELL HERE' is one of my favourite visuals from the entire film.

[nolan's roll'n]

The entire scene of her completely breaking down in her apartment is probably the most intense performance I've ever seen any role in any batfilm:

u3hl3hSa1lc

I could watch it over and over again. The music and tragedy just leaping off the screen was so captivating. Such a marvelous job. :up:

More intense than Ledger as the Joker, I don't think so.

[batboy99]

BR is my favorite movie. I love it, Pfeiffers performance alone made the movie for me

[batboy99]

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[Ziggyman]

Her voice...Is so...Sexy!

[Crook]

More intense than Ledger as the Joker, I don't think so.
Asides from his various cackles, I found Ledger to be a bit more reserved and aggressive in certain moments. I wouldn't really say he reached an intensity that was comparable to the apartment scene. Maybe the short tidbit on the streets where he's asking Batman to hit him.

[flickchick85]

I certainly prefer the BTAS version to the Year One prostitution angle, but that could have something to do with the fact that TAS is the only Batman other than the movies that I know. ;)

Other than the music, I have no love for any of Burton's Batman films, but I can't deny, Michelle Pfieffer rocked that role.

[Ziggyman]

...Looking back at the ending of Batman Returns...In Nolan's series...I would like to see some snow!

[cerealkiller182]

...Looking back at the ending of Batman Returns...In Nolan's series...I would like to see some snow!

hell yes, snow works especially fantastic in gothic settings which these movies have

[regwec]

There has to be snow at some point, if Gotham's synoniminity (is that a word?) with New York c.1940 is to be preserved.

If that is to happen, then I would love to see a wintery Batfilm with a Christmas release. I understand that this will probably not happen for economic reasons, but one of the elements of the 'feel' of TDK that I loved best was how it's hazy, summertime setting seemed to reflect the real world at the time of its release. Given that the viral marketing, focusing on Dent's campaign for the DA's office, happened in real time, this made the movie itself even more absorbing and engrossing.

[Ziggyman]

I'm gonna start a thread...For those who want snow...:woot:

...Go Angie!

[regwec]

Good move, please quote me there, to save reposting. :)

[Two-Face]

I'm gonna start a thread...For those who want snow...:woot:

...Go Angie!



You my support.

[nolan's roll'n]

You my support.

Angie is still mine. Wait in line.

[batboy99]

Two-Face is one of the biggest angie as Catwoman supporters, if anything, everyone else should wait in line, hes like the president :p

[nolan's roll'n]

Two-Face is one of the biggest angie as Catwoman supporters, if anything, everyone else should wait in line, hes like the president :p

Ok fine, but I am next in line for JLH and Cuthbert.

[Ziggyman]

...Damn!

[Two-Face]

Two-Face is one of the biggest angie as Catwoman supporters, if anything, everyone else should wait in line, hes like the president :p



I am the president of Angelina Jolie as Catwoman Fan Club.:woot:


Ok fine, but I am next in line for JLH and Cuthbert.

You can have them.

[Ziggyman]

...I want all 3...:dry:

[chaseter]

Dear God...fanboys are now yelling for Cuthbert to be Catwoman.

[Ziggyman]

...It's not that we want her for Catwoman...We just want her...

[Two-Face]

...I want all 3...:dry:

Jolie is mine.

[Two-Face]

Dear God...fanboys are now yelling for Cuthbert to be Catwoman.

NO they just want her for:bh:

[Ziggyman]

Jolie is mine.

...Why can't we share...?:huh:

[DieSmiling]

Asides from his various cackles, I found Ledger to be a bit more reserved and aggressive in certain moments. I wouldn't really say he reached an intensity that was comparable to the apartment scene. Maybe the short tidbit on the streets where he's asking Batman to hit him.

I think the scar stories are as intense as that scene, or at least close, particularly the first one.

[batboy99]

Correction, Jolie belongs to Pitt :o




:p

[Ziggyman]

Correction, Jolie belongs to Pitt :o




:p

...Who...:oldrazz:

[Two-Face]

...Why can't we share...?:huh:


When it comes to women, I never share.

[Ziggyman]

When it comes to women, I never share.

Alright...But...A man can dream...

May I stare at your avatar at least...

[Two-Face]

Alright...But...A man can dream...

May I stare at your avatar at least...


You can do that without my permission. :woot:

[Ziggyman]

Yes!!!:ninja:

[regwec]

Correction, Jolie belongs to Pitt :o




:p
Yeah, she lets him watch sometimes. :o

[Turtle-Man]

Meryl Streep.


:|


Actually, Kate Beckinsale would work.

[Two-Face]

Meryl Streep.


:|


Actually, Kate Beckinsale would work.



I want Streep as Selina in Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns movie.

[batboy99]

Id rather have Surandon.

Oh btw, if you havent heard, Elgato and I are going to be donig an online comic of Selina/catwoman after the event of BR. And Holly Robinson(whos back story has completely changed) is in the story, portrayed by Surandon(Holly is now Selinas age, her back story is quite interesting actually)

[Chee]

I hate Catwoman, so much fail.

But if I had to go with an actress, I like Christina Ricci.

[David Rice]

I hate Catwoman, so much fail.

But if I had to go with an actress, I like Christina Ricci.

Then this is not the place to hang out. :whatever:

[batboy99]

If you hate Catwoman, why in hell would you post in a CATWOMAN thread?

As for Ricci ,shes my dark horse choice, but shes too short and i dont see her working good next to bale. She would look like mouse woman next to him.

[Chee]

If you hate Catwoman, why in hell would you post in a CATWOMAN thread?

For the ****z and giggles.

[David Rice]

If you hate Catwoman, why in hell would you post in a CATWOMAN thread?

As for Ricci ,shes my dark horse choice, but shes too short and i dont see her working good next to bale. She would look like mouse woman next to him.

To piss people off.

For the ****z and giggles.

Yep. :whatever:

[cestro316]

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/002.jpg
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/003.jpg
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/004.jpg

[Nepenthes]

yeah - those images are fitting because she's more of a clothes horse than an actor anyway.

[Mr.Clay]

Giving Eva Green some love...
http://www.ljplus.ru/img3/e/c/ecstasy_lover/Eva-Green---Ellen-von-Unwerth-_03_.jpg http://images.teamsugar.com/files/usr/1/13839/Bond%20Eva%20Green.jpg
http://lh6.google.com/elaing.zhang/R4rGCdgGLmI/AAAAAAAAKLY/_nIsRnnqF5I/s800/el080111322.jpg
http://www.ljplus.ru/img3/e/c/ecstasy_lover/Eva-Green---Ellen-von-Unwerth-_19_.jpg

she SECRETES "Catwoman"

[Superman Prime]

I loved her in Casino Royale. I agree, she's a fantastic choice for this role.

- Agent of Chaos

[Laderlappen]

Id rather have Surandon.
Sissy Spacek.

[Nepenthes]

Between Eva Green, Charlize Theron, Scarlet Johanson, Alicia Keys, Katee Sackhoff, Marion Coutillard, Kerri Russel, Rose Byrne and others.....there are so many good options for Selina. Choosing any one of these would just depend on Nolans final specific idea of the character, something none of us can pre-empt.

[TheTrickster]

I now believe that the best choice would be Zhang Zhi. I can't see past it. It's flawless.

[Superman Prime]

If it's flawless, I don't want anything to do with it.

[flickchick85]

^Me neither.

[ronny]

I was against Catwoman being in the movie but now I'm warming to the idea. As long as she is done right. None of this typical action movie rubbish where the girl hits someone and it's some sort of surprise. Her fighting skills should be established right from the get go so there's no "It's a girl punching a man, how novel!" reactions.
And her charitable actions in the East End would be interesting to see. Because it would put Batman in a situation where he is arguably in the wrong. She is robbing from people who can afford it to give to those less fortunate.
The fact that Batman might want to stop this may really turn an audience against him, which could be an interesting dynamic for Nolan to work with.

[Crook]

Batman's been stopping Catwoman from robbing all along, no one has cheered against him for that.

[ronny]

But if Catwoman is robbing to help people as I believe she does (Is that right?) then it may bring up murky moral issues. Batman defends the system. But the system holds down the people Catwoman is trying to help.

[Crook]

At the end of the day, Selina is a criminal. Regardless of whether she may give off her stolen possessions (which she doesn't always do btw), the act of stealing is wrong. And that is why Batman puts a stop to it.

The complication between them isn't so much an issue of morals, as it is determining whether they can coincide past their conflicting beliefs.

[flickchick85]

I agree with Crook on this one. Batman and Catwoman both have very clear-cut, conflicting beliefs, and the audience can understand and empathize with both of them. They'll see why Catwoman does what she does, yet at the same time, they'll understand why Batman can't let her get away with it.

When you have two conflicting sides where the audience can empathize with both, it makes for very compelling screen drama, because there's not a true "bad guy" and the viewers find themselves wanting to root for both.

It doesn't make Batman "wrong" in any way. Technically, Selina is wrong, but it's an understandable wrong, and she's a likable character, so it makes it VERY difficult for viewers root against her.

[nolan's roll'n]

The casting for Catwoman will probably be out of the bloom. If you know what I mean.

[Two-Face]

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/002.jpg
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/003.jpg
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/004.jpg



That second picture makes me wanna ....:bh: :heart:

[Crook]

Who is that, Beckinsale? I've never seen her look sexier.

[Two-Face]

Yep that's Kate Beckinsale.

[WeaponXProject]

Helena Bonham Carter, not sexy but she is a better actress.

[Crook]

The fact that she's unsexy makes her unworthy of the role.

[Melkay]

I agree with Crook on this one. Batman and Catwoman both have very clear-cut, conflicting beliefs, and the audience can understand and empathize with both of them. They'll see why Catwoman does what she does, yet at the same time, they'll understand why Batman can't let her get away with it.

Very true.

But if Catwoman is robbing to help people as I believe she does (Is that right?) then it may bring up murky moral issues. Batman defends the system. But the system holds down the people Catwoman is trying to help.

True, true, true. Althought I believe she's robbing to help people, including herself (she must keep part of the loot) you're essentially right there. She has and Batman both have something in common... they thinks of themselves as harmonizer... their actions are balancing factors for they fight te protect the weak from the strong. It's just that Batman fights criminals... but Catwoman doesn't make that difference.

She can steal from innocent but very wealthy people (which she doesn't see really innocent) and from the mob too (like a rich mob member named Oswald, for instance ;) )

In the end, she must be very easy to love and hard to despise, so the audience can also experiment Batman's conflicting feelings for her. Crook is right... she's still a thief and she must be caught... only that she thinks she's setting the right kind of example, and that Batman doesn't protect everyone, especially to less fortunate.

And Bruce Wayne could be more invloved in charity, too. Selina may inspire him to do just that.

[batboy99]

The fact that she's unsexy makes her unworthy of the role.
Not to mention too old.

[JP]

Rosario Dawson. :o

[batboy99]

I love Rosario, id still love to see her as Catwoman.

[Doc Samson]

That second picture makes me wanna ....:bh: :heart:

The second, first, and last :grin:

[Melkay]

Giving Eva Green some love...
http://www.ljplus.ru/img3/e/c/ecstasy_lover/Eva-Green---Ellen-von-Unwerth-_03_.jpg http://images.teamsugar.com/files/usr/1/13839/Bond%20Eva%20Green.jpg
http://lh6.google.com/elaing.zhang/R4rGCdgGLmI/AAAAAAAAKLY/_nIsRnnqF5I/s800/el080111322.jpg
http://www.ljplus.ru/img3/e/c/ecstasy_lover/Eva-Green---Ellen-von-Unwerth-_19_.jpg

she SECRETES "Catwoman"


She's hottttt and a great actress too... but she always ends up doing sad/melancholic/vulnerable stuff with her characters. That's what she's good at, and I don't see Catwoman being any of those things.

Looks-wise, the best option I've seen is Michelle Monaghan...

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/mission__impossible_iii/michelle_monaghan/mipre8.jpg
http://www.empiremovies.com/nextraimages/michelle-monaghan.jpg

[flickchick85]

And Bruce Wayne could be more invloved in charity, too. Selina may inspire him to do just that.
I agree. In fact, a long way back I suggested that after Batman stops her and finds out who she is, her main concern is that now her charities will crumble when her reputation does. So that prompts Bruce to take the reigns on Selina's charities when she goes to prison, causing a media storm around "The New Bruce Wayne: Philanthropist?"

ETA: She never makes into my top 3 for some reason, but every time someone suggests Monaghan, I like it. I think she's my "dark horse" choice. She wouldn't play it the way any of my favorites would, but she would play it interesting, and could be a great match chemistry-wise with Bale.

[Charlie No-One]

Eva Green is now one of my top choices. I could definitely see her in the role.

[Doc Samson]

Eva Green is now one of my top choices. I could definitely see her in the role.

I agree wholeheartedly

[cestro316]

Eva Green could be good too, but Beckinsale is still the Catwoman for me.
http://theblemish.com/images/2008/06/kb-gym-02.jpg

[batboy99]

Eva Green is now one of my top choices. I could definitely see her in the role.
I think she would be very good, but I really want her for Talia.

[Charlie No-One]

She seems like the perfect Catwoman to me though. She is now my number one choice.

[Ziggyman]

...Angie!:hehe:

[Two-Face]

The second, first, and last :grin:

No no the second picture makes me h....:bh:

[Melkay]

Kate Beckinsale is hot and brunette, but she ain't no Catwoman, sorry.

Eva Green is a perfect Talia. PERFECT...

Someone here should reset that poll for people feeling buyer's remorse.

[batboy99]

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[Two-Face]

Kate Beckinsale is hot and brunette, but she ain't no Catwoman, sorry.

Eva Green is a perfect Talia. PERFECT...

Someone here should reset that poll for people feeling buyer's remorse.



How so? Her acting not bad and she's sexy, she fits the bill.

[Charlie No-One]

I don't think we will be seeing Talia anytime soon.

[COMPO]

nah not Hillary Swank for catwoman cant see her angelina jolie i can or the one who played mystique

[Melkay]

How so? Her acting's not bad and she's sexy, she fits the bill.


Nolan's bill is not so easily fitted. She's not such a good actress, just like you say: "not bad". She's too much of a household name and has a very distinctive face shape that doesn't fit Catwoman's and would always be recognized under a mask. Catwoman's face is more rounded, remember Pffeifer or Jim Lee's drawings.

Michelle Monaghan hasn't proven yet if she's a good actress or not, but at least she has the right size, shape and face.

And Jolie is too famous for the role... TOO MUCH.

[Melkay]

I agree. In fact, a long way back I suggested that after Batman stops her and finds out who she is, her main concern is that now her charities will crumble when her reputation does. So that prompts Bruce to take the reigns on Selina's charities when she goes to prison, causing a media storm around "The New Bruce Wayne: Philanthropist?"

ETA: She never makes into my top 3 for some reason, but every time someone suggests Monaghan, I like it. I think she's my "dark horse" choice. She wouldn't play it the way any of my favorites would, but she would play it interesting, and could be a great match chemistry-wise with Bale.

Completely agreed :woot:

[cestro316]

Beckinsale and Bale
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/Prince%20Of%20Jutland/stills/01.jpg

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/laurelcanyon/stills/normal_02.jpg

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/laurelcanyon/stills/normal_12.jpg

Beckinsale and Oldman
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/tiptoes/stills/normal_13.jpg

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/tiptoes/stills/normal_16.jpg

[Dark Knight]

Dear God...fanboys are now yelling for Cuthbert to be Catwoman.



No blondes or wannabe brunettes for Catwoman this time around IMO.

Plus Cuthbert just doesn't have the range to play Selina and Catwoman and she won't be able to hold her own with the heavyweights she will be acting with.

Maybe Cuthbert for Supergirl if they ever do something silly like that.

[Dark Knight]

Beckinsale and Bale
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/Prince%20Of%20Jutland/stills/01.jpg

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/laurelcanyon/stills/normal_02.jpg

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/laurelcanyon/stills/normal_12.jpg

Beckinsale and Oldman
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/tiptoes/stills/normal_13.jpg

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/movies/tiptoes/stills/normal_16.jpg



Beckinsale is hot and I think she can pull it off, but she will need to step up her game. I always have thought she would be a better choice for Talia though. She has good chemistry with Bale IMO also....after seeing Laurel Canyon. What was that other movie her and Bale were in when they were younger?

[Captain_BluTac]

What about Fairuza Balk as Catwoman?
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/actress/fairuza-balk/pictures/fairuza-balk-picture-2.jpg

[Dark Knight]

She's hottttt and a great actress too... but she always ends up doing sad/melancholic/vulnerable stuff with her characters. That's what she's good at, and I don't see Catwoman being any of those things.

Looks-wise, the best option I've seen is Michelle Monaghan...

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/paramount_pictures/mission__impossible_iii/michelle_monaghan/mipre8.jpg
http://www.empiremovies.com/nextraimages/michelle-monaghan.jpg




Eva is a decent enough actress and has the overall looks....but I don't what is I don't like about her. Maybe because without her makeup she has too many freckles or something I don't know....

[batboy99]

What about Fairuza Balk as Catwoman?
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/actress/fairuza-balk/pictures/fairuza-balk-picture-2.jpg
Harley!

[Two-Face]

She even smiles like The Joker.

[Captain_BluTac]

I think FB is a couple of years too old for Harley.

[Ziggyman]

I think FB is a couple of years too old for Harley.

Yeah...But That's a pretty Joker-ish smile!

[batboy99]

I think FB is a couple of years too old for Harley.
Shes 34, shes not that old for Harley.

[Double Down]

http://lh6.google.com/xoplayboy/R76u8zA0TNI/AAAAAAAAAQU/abTV0MlLkM4/s400/27791_Kate_Beckinsale_AllureUk2008March-01_122_994lo.jpg

I am definitely in the Kate Beckinsale camp.

[az824]

http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/002.jpg
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/003.jpg
http://kbeckinsale.net/gallery/albums/photoshoots/mean/004.jpg
:wow: :bh: i just reconsidered her for catwoman. im sure nolan can help her with the acting. catwoman definitely needs that level of sexiness.

[jmc]

:wow: :bh: i just reconsidered her for catwoman. im sure nolan can help her with the acting. catwoman definitely needs that level of sexiness.

He's good, but he's not a miracle worker. :woot:

[flickchick85]

Nolan shouldn't have to "help her" with her acting. That's the one thing she gets paid the big bucks to do. Nolan seems to be the type of director who lets his actors work fairly freely. I mean, sure, he'll guide them with what he wants out of a scene, but he won't tell them exactly how to deliver their lines, and he won't tell them how to play their roles. He hires these actors because they're great at what they do and will give their own unique interpretation of their characters. Because he respects their art. I'm not sure Beckinsale could live up to her end of the bargain.

And I've said this before, but I think she has ZERO chemistry with Bale, as well.

[az824]

she's not my top choice but i wouldnt be terribly upset if she were cast. i like charlize but only as a brunnette (dont want a blond for this one)

[Sue-Twin]

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/SueStorm/cata1-2-1.jpg

and I also like Kate Beckinsale as well I jsut wish i could see her bring more range into the roles that she plays.... maybe it's just the roles that she chooses...

[Melkay]

Nolan shouldn't have to "help her" with her acting. That's the one thing she gets paid the big bucks to do. Nolan seems to be the type of director who lets his actors work fairly freely. I mean, sure, he'll guide them with what he wants out of a scene, but he won't tell them exactly how to deliver their lines, and he won't tell them how to play their roles. He hires these actors because they're great at what they do and will give their own unique interpretation of their characters. Because he respects their art. I'm not sure Beckinsale could live up to her end of the bargain.

And I've said this before, but I think she has ZERO chemistry with Bale, as well.

Amen, brother. Nolan does not need another Katie Holmes. Especially not for Selina.

Good reasons for the suggestions, please... sexiness is not enough.

[cestro316]

Beckinsale is hot and I think she can pull it off, but she will need to step up her game. I always have thought she would be a better choice for Talia though. She has good chemistry with Bale IMO also....after seeing Laurel Canyon. What was that other movie her and Bale were in when they were younger?

The other movie is Prince of Jutland

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http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/SueStorm/cata1-2-1.jpg

and I also like Kate Beckinsale as well I jsut wish i could see her bring more range into the roles that she plays.... maybe it's just the roles that she chooses...

Hey, Kate has been nominated for some *cough* MTV *cough* movie awards. Plus, she ranges from HOT to HOTTER. Doesn't that mean anything?

[flickchick85]

^Not to this series' unusually large female audience (for a "comic book movie" franchise), it doesn't. Since the sexiness doesn't do anything for (most of) us, we'd like a great character played by a great actress, please.

I know you were being tongue-and-cheek (at least I think so), but that doesn't mean that's not the thinking of several posters here who want Beckinsale. Not pointing fingers or anything...

[Crook]

Well the franchise has an even bigger male audience, and make no mistake, sex appeal absolutely does something for us. Especially Catwoman. :o

[flickchick85]

^Lol, I don't doubt it. I'd be lying if said the same wasn't true for a lot of us and Mr. Bale (and yeah, Eckhart too in TDK).

Not saying Catwoman shouldn't have the sex appeal, just saying that's not nearly "enough" to get her the part.

[regwec]

^Not to this series' unusually large female audience (for a "comic book movie" franchise), it doesn't. Since the sexiness doesn't do anything for (most of) us, we'd like a great character played by a great actress, please.
I don't know. My girlfriend is as straight as an arrow, but she really likes the Catwoman character (it is the only comic she reads, and she's furious that it is being cancelled), and I think a big factor in that is Selina's glamour and "attractiveness" in a broader sense.

[Laderlappen]

Its really annoying when some people looks at a imagine and goes 'She's perfect. The only thing she lacks is a little acting skills'.

[flickchick85]

I don't know. My girlfriend is as straight as an arrow, but she really likes the Catwoman character (it is the only comic she reads, and she's furious that it is being cancelled), and I think a big factor in that is Selina's glamour and "attractiveness" in a broader sense.
Well, now we're steering this into the direction of what makes a woman sexy to other women, and what makes a woman sexy to guys. I'm a (straight) female, and Catwoman's probably my favorite character in Batman's universe, too. And yes, some of that has to do with the glamour, and yes, the sexiness. But that sexiness doesn't just come from just being hot (I mean, the Catwoman I loved was a friggin' cartoon, and not the most beautiful drawing ever, either). It comes from being a strong, confident woman who's totally comfortable in her own skin and comfortable with her sexuality (for good reason, obviously, since she's supposed to be beautiful). Guys should of course want to hook-up with Catwoman, but female viewers should want to BE Catwoman (with maybe a slightly different moral compass, lol), and none of us want to be bland hot chicks. A bland/boring Catwoman, even she were hot, would not be remotely sexy to women. Of course, I can't speak for all of us, but I think you'd find that to be true with the majority. Yes, we'd all love to be hot, but we also want to be smart, talented, confident, kick-ass, and have real personalities. All of those traits should be necessary for Catwoman. Not just the hotness factor. That's all I'm trying to say.

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Somebody made this Kate Beckinsale/Catwoman video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxaQow22TDQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxaQow22TDQ

[regwec]

Well, I don't think anyone would argue with that. A "bland hot chick" wouldn't be Catwoman. But I do think that she needs to be a very pretty woman; your comments about her self confidence, self belief and desirability follow this visual cue more naturally.

[flickchick85]

Well, I don't think anyone would argue with that. A "bland hot chick" wouldn't be Catwoman. But I do think that she needs to be a very pretty woman; your comments about her self confidence, self belief and desirability follow this visual cue more naturally.
We're in total agreement there. In my previous comment, I should have said "hotness," instead of "sexiness," wouldn't do anything for female viewers. Not without all of those other attributes. I'm really just saying what's been said a million times already: That hotness simply isn't enough for the role. But I totally agree that she should absolutely be attractive. I mean, that's not even in question. But being extra hot doesn't earn extra points for the role, if you get my drift. It certainly wouldn't make up for a lack of the other necessary attributes.

But it seems like some WOULD argue, since there are some people in this thread (no one specific) who just seem to be suggesting whatever actresses they think are hot, not taking into account their acting skills at all. Not like any would actually come out and say "acting skills don't matter," but it definitely appears to be low on some priority lists. ;)

[Ziggyman]

...Angie...

[Timstuff]

The funny thing about Kate Beckinsale, is that even though her name is constantly brought up in fanboy dream casting threads, she hasn't really been in a lot of "fanboy" type movies. The only one that springs to mind ATM is Underworld, and that was only modestly popular. Angelina Jolie, on the other hand, is in every fanboy casting thread for every move, and she actually does get cast in a lot of action movie roles.

Personally, I really like Beckinsale as an actress and I'd be happy to see her play Catwoman. She may be well known in geek circles, but I don't think there's much risk at all of her bringing baggage to the role the way someone like Angelina Jolie would.

[David Rice]

The funny thing about Kate Beckinsale, is that even though her name is constantly brought up in fanboy dream casting threads, she hasn't really been in a lot of "fanboy" type movies. The only one that springs to mind ATM is Underworld, and that was only modestly popular. Angelina Jolie, on the other hand, is in every fanboy casting thread for every move, and she actually does get cast in a lot of action movie roles.

Personally, I really like Beckinsale as an actress and I'd be happy to see her play Catwoman. She may be well known in geek circles, but I don't think there's much risk at all of her bringing baggage to the role the way someone like Angelina Jolie would.

Thank you.

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Based on her past roles (and, more specifically, her costumes in Underworld (http://www.theinsider.com/action/rd/www.celebcentral.info/m/underworld/) and Underworld: Evolution (http://www.theinsider.com/action/rd/www.celebcentral.info/m/underworld_evolution/)), it’s not a stretch for Beckinsale herself to imagine slipping into another famous skintight suit — as Catwoman.
“Because I have a thing for black latex. I do, I know we all do. I think Michelle Pfeiffer (http://www.theinsider.com/celebrities/Michelle_Pfeiffer) was such an awesome Catwoman, I’d be really intimidated to get into that suit after she filled it. But I don’t know if my husband [Underworld director Len Wiseman (http://www.theinsider.com/action/rd/www.celebcentral.info/p/len_wiseman/)] would talk to me if I were to get it and I turned it down. I’d have to take it into very heavy consideration.”

[gwynplaine]

An older woman played by Kathy Bates and living with a s***load of cats. She owns a hostel and kills students to steal their belongings. Et voila, Nolan's Catwoman.
Just kidding, I still vote Grace Park, even though I know that Catwoman is not asian.

[pen_romantic]

How about Mia Kirschner

she has crazy acting skills and she is hot

believe me this girl can be quite chaotic

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/timon2099/Mia-Kirshner-11.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/timon2099/miakirshner_3.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/timon2099/Mia20Kirshner24.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/timon2099/Mia20Kirshner06.jpg

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She is definitely hot.

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I just saw this:

http://www.batmannews.de/gotham_city_central/gotham_globe/pics/2007/08/beckinsale_catwoman.jpg

[Crook]

I don't know if she has crazy acting skills. She plays basically the same exact role in all I've seen her in.

[batboy99]

Mia Kurshner would be better for Harley IMO

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Mia Kurshner would be better for Harley IMO

I agree.

[Majik1387]

I disagree.

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http://www.urbanshogun.com/matrix/harley_quinn.jpg
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m174/timon2099/miakirshner_3.jpg

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That's all I'm saying.

[batboy99]

I disagree.
Kirshner better for Catwoman than Harley? Shes way ''young'' looking for Selina IMO. Shes like Portman to me, im sure they can play the role just fine, but they look to young.

[Laderlappen]

:wow: Kate Beckinsale has twice the amount of votes Marion Cotillard has. :csad:

[jmc]

:wow: Kate Beckinsale has twice the amount of votes Marion Cotillard has. :csad:

Two Reasons: 1) Underworld, and 2) A large percentage of people still have never seen Cotillard act.

[David Rice]

Two Reasons: 1) Underworld, and 2) A large percentage of people still have never seen Cotillard act.

And they never will, but I'd say there are more reasons than that.

[batboy99]

^Which are?.....

Whether you like her for the role or not, shes an amazing actress. Better than Beckinsale, for sure, probably even better than jolie and theron.

[flickchick85]

And they never will, but I'd say there are more reasons than that.
I think they will. Now that she's got the Oscar, she's doing American movies. She's in 2 of the most-buzzed-about movies of next year: Public Enemies (which I expect most of the people on this site will see), and Nine (which...not so much this site's cup-o-tea).

Anyway, do you think she's a weak actress? I have a hard time imagining how someone could come to that conclusion...IMO, she's one of the top 5 actresses working today.

And my vote's not on the poll because I wasn't rooting for her at the time I voted. The whole American accent thing coupled with me seeing more of her earlier work changed that. I voted for Winslet at the time, and now she's not even in my top 3, lol.

[batboy99]

Who are you top 3 flickchick?

[flickchick85]

#1. Marion Cotillard
#2. Rachel Weisz
#3. Charlize Theron

Winslet would probably be my #4, but I realize she might not be up to the physicality of the role. Still, I'm aiming high in the acting talent arena, as Cotillard, Winslet, and Theron are 3 of my top 5 favorite actresses, period (The other 2 being Meryl Streep and Cate Blanchett).

[batboy99]

Ok, i know her acting isnt up to par with the rest of the cast, but how would you feel about Neve Campbell as Catwoman(Not necessarily for this series)?
http://neveonline.org/photos/albums/pics/television/burn-up/promotional/005.jpg

[Laderlappen]

You got great taste flickchick.

[flickchick85]

Neve Campbell: Well, definitely not for this series, but I guess I could kinda see her working in another context. I've only seen her in her brief role in Reefer Madness and that Three to Tango movie with Matthew Perry, in which she definitely had a free-spirited wild side, so...maybe. But yeah, definitely not in Nolan's series.

ETA: Thanks Laderlappen! :D

[batboy99]

Not nolans series, no. I may like a number of actresses for Catwoman, but im starting to think only someone like Marion or Weisz would work for this series.

[flickchick85]

Not nolans series, no. I may like a number of actresses for Catwoman, but im starting to think only someone like Marion or Weisz would work for this series.
Ha, that could be. Even with Theron, who's my #3 choice, I can see her as Catwoman, and I can see her in a Christopher Nolan film, but I can't clearly see her as Catwoman IN a Christopher Nolan film for some reason. But she's still near the top list because I know she could pull it off and would be great. It's just not the pitch-perfect Nolan-like casting that Cotillard and Weisz seem like to me.

[batboy99]

Im still on the wall about Theron. Somedays I like her more than others for Catwoman

[marukisu]

Ok, i know her acting isnt up to par with the rest of the cast, but how would you feel about Neve Campbell as Catwoman(Not necessarily for this series)?
http://neveonline.org/photos/albums/pics/television/burn-up/promotional/005.jpg


LOL maybe it could work. I liked her voice in The Lion King 2 lmao

[David Rice]

^Which are?.....

Whether you like her for the role or not, shes an amazing actress. Better than Beckinsale, for sure, probably even better than jolie and theron.

Well, becasue she's a nobody. No one really knows who she is.

She can barley speak english and amazing actress or not, has she done any action roles? Just being an amazing actress and winning an Oscar is not enough, she might not even be interested in a role like this. Whoever gets this role needs to be very well rounded in all the right catagories.

I think they will. Now that she's got the Oscar, she's doing American movies. She's in 2 of the most-buzzed-about movies of next year: Public Enemies (which I expect most of the people on this site will see), and Nine (which...not so much this site's cup-o-tea).

Anyway, do you think she's a weak actress? I have a hard time imagining how someone could come to that conclusion...IMO, she's one of the top 5 actresses working today.

And my vote's not on the poll because I wasn't rooting for her at the time I voted. The whole American accent thing coupled with me seeing more of her earlier work changed that. I voted for Winslet at the time, and now she's not even in my top 3, lol.

No, she's fine. I just have a hard time when anyone suggests an actress who can barley speak english or an actress who's never done anything EVEN close to the part we're talking about.

It's like all the people who threw Keri's name around and used Waitress as thier basis for her playing Catwoman. What's with that? Are you guys for real? I saw that film alright, how ANYONE could use that film as a basis for her playing Catwoman is just beyond me.

[batboy99]

Thats the thing I hate. Why does an actress have to do an action role to be Catwoman? Its stupid. Your basically saying an actress has to play a similar role and/or a similar type of movie to get this role. Thats a big reason why people dont like Jolie, Beckinsale and Theron for the roles, is hat theyve already done action roles. Its hit and miss. You dont know if she will be good or bad. And no, she doesnt have to do an action role to get this role.

And how do you know if she can barley speak english? Are you around her alot to know? Are you her vocal coach? Obviously shes not perfect, shes a french native, and only now getting into more roles outside of France. Shes like almost every actress mentioned. The majority of them have accents, and alot of them are able to cover it. Why cant Marion? Again, its a hit and miss situation. You dont know if she can or cant do an american accent. But you take a chance. Thats what its all about, if it wasnt, only people like Jean Claude van dame would be ni action movies since its the only kind of movies he does. You have to take risks. Ok, sometimes good actors arent good in action type roles(Berry), but sometimes they are.

Dont get me wrong, i would rule out someone if they have done a similar role, but its not manditory.

[David Rice]

Thats the thing I hate. Why does an actress have to do an action role to be Catwoman? Its stupid. Your basically saying an actress has to play a similar role and/or a similar type of movie to get this role. Thats a big reason why people dont like Jolie, Beckinsale and Theron for the roles, is hat theyve already done action roles. Its hit and miss. You dont know if she will be good or bad. And no, she doesnt have to do an action role to get this role.

And how do you know if she can barley speak english? Are you around her alot to know? Are you her vocal coach? Obviously shes not perfect, shes a french native, and only now getting into more roles outside of France. Shes like almost every actress mentioned. The majority of them have accents, and alot of them are able to cover it. Why cant Marion? Again, its a hit and miss situation. You dont know if she can or cant do an american accent. But you take a chance. Thats what its all about, if it wasnt, only people like Jean Claude van dame would be ni action movies since its the only kind of movies he does. You have to take risks. Ok, sometimes good actors arent good in action type roles(Berry), but sometimes they are.

That's NOT what I said. And what's wrong with a similar role? Nothing. You've got it wrong my friend, that's the reason that people DO like them for this role.

How do I know? I don't, but I based my statment on what I've seen of her. How do you know she could cover it? You don't.

Look, here's the deal: You can like her for the role, I don't care. It's not a popularity contest. It is however an important role and before I choose to like any actress for it I look at three things, the way she looks (for THIS role, not weither or not she's pretty), her acting skills and weither or not I could see her doing the things that Catwoman does. I'll give you some examples:

Angelina Jolie - I don't like her looks, her acting is fine and I COULD see her doing everything Catwoman does. She's not my favorite, but I'll accept her. :up:

Charlize Theron - Her looks are good, her acting is fine and again I COULD see her doing everything Catwoman does. Great choice! :up:

Jessica Biel - I don't like her looks or her acting. I COULD never see her doing everything Catwoman does. Bad choice! :down

Kate Beckinsale - Her looks are good, her acting is fine and I COULD see her doing everything Catwoman does. Great choice! :up:

Marion Cotillard - I don't like her looks, but her acting is fine. I COULDN'T really see her doing everything Catwoman does. Bad choice! :down

Kate Winslet - Her looks are good, her acting is fine and I MIGHT be able to see her doing everything Catwoman does. Not my top choice, but I will accept her. :up:

You CAN take risks, but you don't ALWAYS have too. Heath worked out better than anyone could have dreamed, but next time we might not be so fortunate. They didin't take a risk with Bale, look how well that turned out.

As for Marion Cotillard goes, I will never like her for this role that's just the way it is.

[Ziggyman]

Cotillard is probably one of the better actresses in that list...Possibly the best actress among them...I can't see Winslet as Catwoman or Beil...I can't see Theron in the series...Among those...I like Angie, Beckinsale and Cotillard...

[batboy99]

That's NOT what I said. And what's wrong with a similar role? Nothing. You've got it wrong my friend, that's the reason that people DO like them for this role.
It actually goes both way. Some like them for those reasons, others hate them for those reason.

How do I know? I don't, but I based my statment on what I've seen of her. How do you know she could cover it? You don't.
Never said I did, and i dont know. But i do have faith in her. And though i wasnt there to actually know if its true or not, someone on the set of Public enemies said her american accent is really good. Plus shes playing an american, i dont think they would have cast her if she couldnt do an american accent, but i could be wrong.


Angelina Jolie - I don't like her looks, her acting is fine and I COULD see her doing everything Catwoman does. She's not my favorite, but I'll accept her. :up: Out of the top three, she looks most like the character. She would do, but i know what i would be getting if she was cast.


Charlize Theron - Her looks are good, her acting is fine and again I COULD see her doing everything Catwoman does. Great choice! :up:

I still love theron, id be extreamly happy if she was cast.

Jessica Biel - I don't like her looks or her acting. I COULD never see her doing everything Catwoman does. Bad choice! :down
I hate biel for anything, so i agree with you there.

Kate Beckinsale - Her looks are good, her acting is fine and I COULD see her doing everything Catwoman does. Great choice! :up: I like her as well, but she needs to work on her acting. She still hasnt impressed me, but im not ruling her out, cuz i have faith in her.

Marion Cotillard - I don't like her looks, but her acting is fine. I COULDN'T really see her doing everything Catwoman does. Bad choice! :down
Ill admit, she doesnt look exactly like the character, but her looks are fine. And maybe you cant envision her playing catwoman, but what if she does do an action role that is like Catwoman? Who would have envisioned a pretty boy like Ledger playing a psychotic mad man?

Kate Winslet - Her looks are good, her acting is fine and I MIGHT be able to see her doing everything Catwoman does. Not my top choice, but I will accept her. :up:
Shes way too ''big boned'' for Catwoman. And if you dont think marion has the looks, how can you think Winslet does.

[marukisu]

Its funny how most people are voting for Catwoman based on sex appeal and action rather than Selena kyle herself. Theres more to Catwoman than being in leather and being in alot of action roles. i think id prefers someone other than Angelina and Kate dominating the poll. Someone not well known would be nice.

[David Rice]

Its funny how most people are voting for Catwoman based on sex appeal and action rather than Selena kyle herself. Theres more to Catwoman than being in leather and being in alot of action roles. i think id prefers someone other than Angelina and Kate dominating the poll. Someone not well known would be nice.

Kate is not that well known. With fan boys, yes. The public, no.

[batboy99]

Selina!:cwink: And i agree completely.

[David Rice]

It actually goes both way. Some like them for those reasons, others hate them for those reason.

Never said I did, and i dont know. But i do have faith in her. And though i wasnt there to actually know if its true or not, someone on the set of Public enemies said her american accent is really good. Plus shes playing an american, i dont think they would have cast her if she couldnt do an american accent, but i could be wrong.

Out of the top three, she looks most like the character. She would do, but i know what i would be getting if she was cast.

I still love theron, id be extreamly happy if she was cast.

I hate biel for anything, so i agree with you there.

I like her as well, but she needs to work on her acting. She still hasnt impressed me, but im not ruling her out, cuz i have faith in her.

Ill admit, she doesnt look exactly like the character, but her looks are fine. And maybe you cant envision her playing catwoman, but what if she does do an action role that is like Catwoman? Who would have envisioned a pretty boy like Ledger playing a psychotic mad man?

Shes way too ''big boned'' for Catwoman. And if you dont think marion has the looks, how can you think Winslet does.

I think Kate looks the most like Selina, but you understand where I'm coming from now?

[batboy99]

I shoulda said that better, jolie looks more like the typical comic book woman. Kate does look alot like the character though. I still think her acting could be better, but again, ill reserve judgement till ive seen her new work.