The Rachel Dawes thread

The Only Woj · 03-08-2007, 06:37 PM

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

Gyllenhaal joining Batman sequel
Actress taking Holmes role in 'Dark Knight'
By PAMELA MCCLINTOCK
Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal is in final talks to star opposite Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," the next installment in the revitalized Batman franchise.
She'll play the role of Rachel Dawes, played by Katie Holmes in "Batman Begins." Holmes dropped out of the project earlier in the year.

Nolan is set to begin lensing in the late spring or early summer. Pic is eying a summer 2008 release.

Producers are Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Nolan.

Legendary Pictures and Warners are co-financing partners on the project.

Gyllenhaal, a new mother, was most recently in theaters with "Stranger than Fiction" and "World Trade Center."

Gyllenhaal is repped by Creative Artists Agency and Benderspink.

Crooklyn · 03-08-2007, 06:38 PM

Crap, I jumped cause I kept thinking of Jake.

The Only Woj · 03-08-2007, 06:42 PM

I did too! but I fudged the boat and didn't add Maggie in the title.

elorenishii386 · 03-08-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Crooklyn

Crap, I jumped cause I kept thinking of Jake.

Thats what I had thought too...

but I'm glad. I like Maggie.

L.A. · 03-08-2007, 06:43 PM

Kool! Now they only need to cast the Asian Accountant next!!!

The Only Woj · 03-08-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A.

Kool! Now they only need to cast the Asian Accountant next!!!

and Montoya

Showtime · 03-08-2007, 06:49 PM

Good. I hope she signs immediately.

Macphisto · 03-08-2007, 06:58 PM

Awesome.

Did I just say "awesome"?

Showtime · 03-08-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Macphisto

Awesome.

Did I just say "awesome"?

You did. Were you riding your scooter while typing?

Macphisto · 03-08-2007, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Showtime029

You did. Were you riding your scooter while typing?

Have you been spying on me again?

Showtime · 03-08-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Macphisto

Have you been spying on me again?

I promised my mom if she bought me night vision for Christmas I would get good use out of it.

You shouldn't let your cat out late at night. What do you feed that thing?

grimlock · 03-08-2007, 07:26 PM

Bad news for me.

Showtime · 03-08-2007, 07:37 PM

I am not a big fan of recasting either, but I think if it were to be anybody, Maggie is a great choice. You has acting chops.

green · 03-08-2007, 07:43 PM

If Rachel needs to be there, she's a great choice to play her.

DeFett · 03-08-2007, 07:43 PM

I too am not a big recasting fan but I think I would find it hard watching Katie on screen now and taking her seriously.

Maggie is a good replacement ... I wonder if she was considered for the original Rachel role in BB?

**Hunter Rider** · 03-08-2007, 07:53 PM

Disappointing on both fronts but par for the course on this production for me,oh well,onwards.

Showtime · 03-08-2007, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

Disappointing on both fronts but par for the course on this production for me,oh well,onwards.

I think Rachel Dawes is going to be more involved due the inclusion of Harvey Dent. Let's just say, Katie Holmes left her acting chops at Dawson's Creek with Pacey and Jen.

**Hunter Rider** · 03-08-2007, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Showtime029

I think Rachel Dawes is going to be more involved due the inclusion of Harvey Dent. Let's just say, Katie Holmes left her acting chops at Dawson's Creek with Pacey and Jen.

I thought Katie did fine personally but thats not really my issue here

Showtime · 03-08-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter rider

I thought Katie did fine personally but thats not really my issue here

She was decent, but I think Mags has better skills.

I just don't endorse recasting.

The Only Woj · 03-08-2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DeFett

Maggie is a good replacement ... I wonder if she was considered for the original Rachel role in BB?

I think it was Joblo.com, but I read Natalie Portman and Kerri Russell were the other actresses considered. Neither was willing to read for the part with Bale, only Katie did ... thus, she won by default.

Crooklyn · 03-08-2007, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Only Woj

I think it was Joblo.com, but I read Natalie Portman and Kerri Russell were the other actresses considered. Neither was willing to read for the part with Bale, only Katie did ... thus, she won by default.

Yeah, one of the few things about BB I wouldn't care to remember.

DeFett · 03-08-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Only Woj

I think it was Joblo.com, but I read Natalie Portman and Kerri Russell were the other actresses considered. Neither was willing to read for the part with Bale, only Katie did ... thus, she won by default.

Cheers, that makes more sense than what imdb says:

"Christopher Nolan wrote in the character Rachel Dawes with Katie Holmes in mind. No other actresses were in serious consideration; it was hers to lose."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372784/trivia

I think Maggie has the skills to turn Rachel into a strong, rememberale character.

Keyser Sushi · 03-08-2007, 07:50 PM

I'm not a big recast fan but Maggie is a great choice. At least we get a step up (if not more) in the acting department, and Maggie's certainly as cute as Katie is. She has a similar look.

I think the fact that she's playing Rachel probably confirms the story about Harvey getting scarred while protecting her. It makes sense they'd re-cast her if they have a role like that in mind. It probably also means Rachel's going to kick some ass (in a prosecutorial sense, at least) in this movie.

The Game · 03-10-2007, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Keyser Sushi

I'm not a big recast fan but Maggie is a great choice. At least we get a step up (if not more) in the acting department, and Maggie's certainly as cute as Katie is. She has a similar look.

wow just..........wow

The Chairman · 03-08-2007, 08:26 PM

I'm 100 % for this choice. I really like Maggie as an actress.

03-08-2007, 06:37 PM	#1
The Only Woj Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,753	The Rachel Dawes thread http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1 Gyllenhaal joining Batman sequel Actress taking Holmes role in 'Dark Knight' By PAMELA MCCLINTOCK Gyllenhaal Maggie Gyllenhaal is in final talks to star opposite Christian Bale in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," the next installment in the revitalized Batman franchise. She'll play the role of Rachel Dawes, played by Katie Holmes in "Batman Begins." Holmes dropped out of the project earlier in the year. Nolan is set to begin lensing in the late spring or early summer. Pic is eying a summer 2008 release. Producers are Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Nolan. Legendary Pictures and Warners are co-financing partners on the project. Gyllenhaal, a new mother, was most recently in theaters with "Stranger than Fiction" and "World Trade Center." Gyllenhaal is repped by Creative Artists Agency and Benderspink.

03-08-2007, 06:38 PM	#2
Crooklyn Banned User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,081	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK Crap, I jumped cause I kept thinking of Jake.

03-08-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
The Only Woj Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,753	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK I did too! but I fudged the boat and didn't add Maggie in the title.

03-08-2007, 06:43 PM	#5
L.A. Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,405	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK Kool! Now they only need to cast the Asian Accountant next!!! __________________ "I Got Nothing But Love for the West Side!" -The Wire PSN: NOFX27 XBL: NOFX22

03-08-2007, 06:49 PM	#7
Showtime Accomplishing Wonders SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Sky Posts: 40,958	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK Good. I hope she signs immediately. __________________ ThinkMcflyThink.Com

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Macphisto Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 616	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK Awesome. Did I just say "awesome"? __________________ Closer than ever to everybody's wife

03-08-2007, 07:26 PM	#12
grimlock Banned User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 73	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK Bad news for me.

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Showtime Accomplishing Wonders SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Sky Posts: 40,958	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK I am not a big fan of recasting either, but I think if it were to be anybody, Maggie is a great choice. You has acting chops. __________________ ThinkMcflyThink.Com

03-08-2007, 07:43 PM	#14
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DeFett Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 1,738	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK I too am not a big recasting fan but I think I would find it hard watching Katie on screen now and taking her seriously. Maggie is a good replacement ... I wonder if she was considered for the original Rachel role in BB?

03-08-2007, 07:53 PM	#16
Hunter Rider Ronin SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Camp Manuel Posts: 122,377	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK Disappointing on both fronts but par for the course on this production for me,oh well,onwards. __________________ thinkmcflythink.com Movie fans, hop in your Delorean and check it out! "Now this life is etched in black but I wont be looking back, the rain washed out the tracks, I'll never find again"

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Keyser Sushi With Oil and Water Join Date: May 2005 Location: The swimming pool in the library. Posts: 10,054	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK I'm not a big recast fan but Maggie is a great choice. At least we get a step up (if not more) in the acting department, and Maggie's certainly as cute as Katie is. She has a similar look. I think the fact that she's playing Rachel probably confirms the story about Harvey getting scarred while protecting her. It makes sense they'd re-cast her if they have a role like that in mind. It probably also means Rachel's going to kick some ass (in a prosecutorial sense, at least) in this movie. __________________ DON'T CLICK THIS LINK!!! avatar by JokerGrayson (thanks to Mr. Socko)

03-08-2007, 08:26 PM	#25
The Chairman Pimps' Main Prophet Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Down in the Jackson Cage Posts: 18,822	Re: Variety: Gyllenhaal in final talks for TDK I'm 100 % for this choice. I really like Maggie as an actress. __________________ "The world better prepare, for when I'm a billionaire" - Bernie Madoff

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