Official Selina Kyle / Catwoman thread

[Leenie]

I'd like to see Catwoman in the third Batman film. I think that with Nolan's "realism" and whatnot, Catwoman would be one of the easier characters to adapt on the big screen.

Especially with Rachel dying in The Dark Knight, I think it's time for Batman to get a new love interest. I think it's the next logical step to take.

[jaymes_e06]

I think Selina Kyle would fit in quite well with Nolan's universe. I think though that her origin needs to echo that of The Jokers, clouded in mystery. You don't really know who she is but she is sexy black leather wearing jewel theif.

[The Dutch Hulk]

I will go 100% for Charlize Theron...my god she looks so good in Hancock, black, oohhh and a good actress too

My heart almost stopped when i saw her it that black outfit and a bit on the heavy make-up.

[Timstuff]

Originally Posted by Sloth7d

Isn't that a generalization, though? You don't think there's even one prostitute who likes sex? Not even one? Or at least one who could actually develope an obsession over one person?

Actually, there was. Her name was Aileen Wuornos, but she wasn't into men.

[flickchick85]

And guess who's already played her in a movie? Coincidence? Oh, wait, yes it is.

I really hope they don't go with that prostitution angle. It just sounds so...contrived. It just sounds like they'd be trying too hard to get the audience's sympathy, and she doesn't need it. Instead, the audience can empathize with her because they can see she has noble intentions, has the same view on the socialite crowd (that she steals from) as we do, and oh yeah, she's fun to have around. Plus, they can show us that she genuinely does love Bruce, and is the closest thing to his equal (intellectual & physical) that we'll ever see. That's more than enough to get the audience on her side, without some "pity me" prostitution backstory.

I dunno, I just don't think she should be "damaged" like Bruce. She does what she does because she thinks it's right, and because she likes it. And she can prove that Bruce is the same, and not just avenging his parents still after all this time.

[jmc]

Originally Posted by flickchick85

And guess who's already played her in a movie? Coincidence? Oh, wait, yes it is.

I really hope they don't go with that prostitution angle. It just sounds so...contrived. It just sounds like they'd be trying too hard to get the audience's sympathy, and she doesn't need it. Instead, the audience can empathize with her because they can see she has noble intentions, has the same view on the socialite crowd (that she steals from) as we do, and oh yeah, she's fun to have around. Plus, they can show us that she genuinely does love Bruce, and is the closest thing to his equal (intellectual & physical) that we'll ever see. That's more than enough to get the audience on her side, without some "pity me" prostitution backstory.

I agree I don't think the prostitute angle is the way to go, it's not really the character, in fact I think it makes her a better character in that she didn't resort to prostitution despite having to grow up in the street.

Originally Posted by flickchick85

I dunno, I just don't think she should be "damaged" like Bruce. She does what she does because she thinks it's right, and because she likes it. And she can prove that Bruce is the same, and not just avenging his parents still after all this time.

I think the character needs some level of 'damage' as it were, but keeps it well hidden, more so than Bruce. I think there should be those moments where likes what she's doing, but there should also be fleeting moments where we see cracks starting to appear, I think the ideal story for her is that she's someone who's looked out for only herself for so long and never trusted people, suddenly her world changes with Bruce and starts trusting again only then to find out he's Batman, it makes for interesting conflict.

[DesertBat86]

my choice for catwoman

[The Riddler]

Originally Posted by DesertBat86

my choice for catwoman

i actually agree. plus, she has some action background, so you know she's up for the physicality of the part.

[spiderfan970]

I'm going to go out on a weird limb here...Marion Cotillard?

She has kind of an accent...but I mean most of the actors have accents that they change to American for the film. My other idea that I haven't seen suggested is Monica Bellucci...but I'm not entirely sure that she can act at all.

[jmc]

We've already got a casting thread for Catwoman on page two.

[warren_sparta27]

Yeah guys i thought this was more of a character wish list for Catwoman, her personality, motives, background, goals, and that kinda stuff rather than a who do you want to play Catwoman.

Haha Catwoman as a prostitute. While we're at it, let's make Bruce Wayne the Hugh Hefner of Gotham City. He's got the mansion.

I do think Catwoman would be a perfect villain for the next movie. Nolan doesn't need to change her character at all- keep her as a cat burglar. All the villains Nolan has showed us so far, aside from Two-Face, have been pretty clear cut evil antagonists. Being such a gray area on the morality scale, and a romantic interest at that, she could really throw a monkey wrench in Batman's perception of right and wrong.

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

Especially now that Batman himself will be viewed as a villain by the people of Gotham.

I like the idea that she sees Gotham as "haves" vs. "have nots." And whoever said that she steals from mobsters, the undeserving, and the spoiled rich, you're spot on. It makes me toy with the idea of Catwoman ripping off Wayne Mansion. Who comes off as undeserving of his fortune more than Bruce Wayne?

Bruce: Why am I eating with a plastic fork?
Alfred: ***** jacked our silverware!

[jaymes_e06]

Originally Posted by spiderfan970

I'm going to go out on a weird limb here...Marion Cotillard?

She has kind of an accent...but I mean most of the actors have accents that they change to American for the film. My other idea that I haven't seen suggested is Monica Bellucci...but I'm not entirely sure that she can act at all.

Agreed. She has the talent and the look of Selina Kyle.

[jaymes_e06]

Originally Posted by Doc Block

Haha Catwoman as a prostitute. While we're at it, let's make Bruce Wayne the Hugh Hefner of Gotham City. He's got the mansion.

I do think Catwoman would be a perfect villain for the next movie. Nolan doesn't need to change her character at all- keep her as a cat burglar. All the villains Nolan has showed us so far, aside from Two-Face, have been pretty clear cut evil antagonists. Being such a gray area on the morality scale, and a romantic interest at that, she could really throw a monkey wrench in Batman's perception of right and wrong.

Spoiler!!! Click to Read!:

Especially now that Batman himself will be viewed as a villain by the people of Gotham.

I like the idea that she sees Gotham as "haves" vs. "have nots." And whoever said that she steals from mobsters, the undeserving, and the spoiled rich, you're spot on. It makes me toy with the idea of Catwoman ripping off Wayne Mansion. Who comes off as undeserving of his fortune more than Bruce Wayne?

Bruce: Why am I eating with a plastic fork?
Alfred: ***** jacked our silverware!

Exactly! She can be the one to tempt him with his morality and make him see that they only think of him as a villian so he might as well be one. They haven't really explored that yet in the Nolan movies and would be cool to see.

[The Riddler]

jennifer connelly?

[StorminNorman]

Shannyn Sossoman

[solidsnake86]

I'm just hoping Nolan goes for a woman who is stunning and not someone like kate blanchett. I'm a fan of Beckinsale, but lets face it, when has anyone actually guessed right on who should play a character except for bale of course. The most popular actress will probably be jolie but I'm thinking (if she is in the movie, which I really hope she is, also cause it would draw in the audience) the choice will come out of left field. All I know is that every actress in Hollywood will want that role.

[Phoenix_Flare]

I would love to see Catwoman brought yet again to the big screen, but I dont want a A-Lister to portray her...look wat BB did for Bale, Im sure a unknown actress would the same for her...

As far as the storyline goes they should stick w/her original origin since Carmine Falcony was introduced in BB, but I always thought her alter ego should be kept secret from the audience as well as Batman...I think the mysterious 'tween both Bats n Cats is what makes their relationship so seductive...in B3 we should be introduced to the Catwoman persona, but it should be a mystery to who actually is Catwoman...

[marukisu]

This is merely a rumor but Sarah Michelle Gellar may be a upcoming female character in a Batman movie

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/news/c...entryid=410911

In terms of what i think about this the three locgical choices for a female in the next Batman: Harley, Ivy, and Selena


I want her to be Ivy

Logically Selena would be the one to be intorduced in the next movie

Harley is nothing without the Joker to make her that way and i doubt They will recast to include Harley.

Selena fits more with Nolans universe and makes the most since so......idk.

Luckily this is all just a rumor. So theres nothing to worry about as of yet. This is just something to consider.

[jaymes_e06]

I am Sarahs like numero uno fan but I'm not sure she fits in the Nolan universe. That said I agree that Ivy would be the role that fit her most.

[marukisu]

yea Ivy fits her most. There was also a rumor going around beofre TDK was released that she was in talks to play Harley.

[Majik1387]

That article is over a year old...

[marukisu]

Originally Posted by Majik1387

That article is over a year old...

whoops didnt see that de there he he heh

[batboy99]

that is a very old rumour. Look at the date. I remember hearing about that too.

[batboy99]

that is a very old rumour. Look at the date. I remember hearing about that too.