The Dark Knight Rises Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman XXI

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[KRIM]

I believe Nolan selected Anne for the identical reason why he also casted Marion. Both actresses have a 'dark' complex underneath these quirky and lovable images.

Nolan could have gone with another actress, perhaps one with more recognition, however, I strongly believe we would have had a different result.

Granted, we've yet to see the film but my instincts tell me that she be more than just adequate.

Well I think Nolan is more than smart enough to know that Catwoman has a long and admired history, so f---ing it up will do him absolutely no favors. I think we'll have a similar scenario to TDK, in particular, Eckhart playing Dent. Matt Damon was heavily gunned for the role but couldn't take part for whatever reason. Anne, like Eckhart, on paper is less of "actor" than their aforementioned casting opponents, but will likely do the role justice anyway.

Still though, the mind does wander from time to time of what could have been. I still fantasize about how different this trilogy would have been had Nolan nabbed his first choices; Viggo, Hopkins, Cooper, Damon, etc.

 

[kvz5]

Fincher's comment about Scarlett Johansson's audition for Lisbeth (amazing audition but people will probably still be thinking about when she will take her clothes off ) and her past involvement with Nolan makes me wonder sometimes if she would've been thrown in the mix if she wasn't involved with The Avengers. She sucks at her latest movies now but there was a time when she had great potential.

I'm kinda curious if we'll ever find out who almost got the Catwoman role and if will be brought up by anyone in the cast or crew.

@KRIM- Cooper?

 

[Mako]

Chris Cooper turned down the role of Gordon.

 

[Boom]

Well I think Nolan is more than smart enough to know that Catwoman has a long and admired history, so f---ing it up will do him absolutely no favors. I think we'll have a similar scenario to TDK, in particular, Eckhart playing Dent. Matt Damon was heavily gunned for the role but couldn't take part for whatever reason. Anne, like Eckhart, on paper is less of "actor" than their aforementioned casting opponents, but will likely do the role justice anyway.

Still though, the mind does wander from time to time of what could have been. I still fantasize about how different this trilogy would have been had Nolan nabbed his first choices; Viggo, Hopkins, Cooper, Damon, etc.

I would've loved Mortensen, Hopkins, and Damon. Cooper not so much, and not just because of my unabashed love for Oldman.

 

[kvz5]

Chris Cooper turned down the role of Gordon.

Ah thanks. The Cooper that came to mind was Bradley Cooper and I couldn't figure out where he was a first choice since I've never heard his name in the mix for anything.

Wasn't Dennis Quaid thrown in the mix too? Not sure if it was a first choice though.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Because of his commitment to "Against the Wall," Williams says he likely would be unavailable for two movies he's been rumored for: a Quentin Tarantino-guided Western and director Christopher Nolan's forthcoming Batman installment, "The Dark Knight Rises."

Williams muses, "What that's old adage? 'Don't worry what people say, as long as your name is spelled right.' I think 'The Dark Knight Rises' came up before ['Against the Wall'] was set, because that might take me into September. I think that would be a direct conflict. But we should all have such problems, right?"

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsideth...-treat-williams-televisions-next-top-cop.html

I think that was for Modine's part? Treat Williams, from "Prince Of The City" (A great but somewhat obscure film that I've seen mentioned in the context of TDKR a few times)

 

[Mako]

Ah thanks. The Cooper that came to mind was Bradley Cooper and I couldn't figure out where he was a first choice since I've never heard his name in the mix for anything.

Wasn't Dennis Quaid thrown in the mix too? Not sure if it was a first choice though.

Yup, not sure if they were just rumors or if they had any validity to them.

 

[Mako]

http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsideth...-treat-williams-televisions-next-top-cop.html

I think that was for Modine's part? Treat Williams, from "Prince Of The City" (A great but somewhat obscure film that I've seen mentioned in the context of TDKR a few times)

I believe it was.

 

[Yurka]

I think another reason Nolan chose Anne (aside from the obvious acting talent and looks) is that she looks realistic. She looks like an attractive woman you might just have the good luck of running into on the street. With an "actress" like Biel, or some of the other names that were tossed around, they were more glamour model-ish and (I believe) would just look out of place in Nolan's grim and realistic Gotham. I think Nolan made the perfect choice.

 

[lordofthenerds]

That seems to be the common argument in Nolan's choice for female leads.

 

[KRIM]

Fincher's comment about Scarlett Johansson's audition for Lisbeth (amazing audition but people will probably still be thinking about when she will take her clothes off ) and her past involvement with Nolan makes me wonder sometimes if she would've been thrown in the mix if she wasn't involved with The Avengers. She sucks at her latest movies now but there was a time when she had great potential.

"It's not easy being beautiful"

It's painful irony, but being too good looking is going to work against an actor, especially a female. Not too long ago Biel was lamenting on numerous roles that got away, and even roles that she wished she had a chance to audition for. I'm not too surprised Scarlett has gone the way of mainstream hottie (for now). It's a shame too. She had a great indie start, but Hollywood casting agents just refuse to consider beautiful people in "average-looking" roles.

I'm kinda curious if we'll ever find out who almost got the Catwoman role and if will be brought up by anyone in the cast or crew.

If it was anyone, I'd be surprised if it wasn't Marion. Hardy was already being (secretly) scouted for Bane during Inception's production. Hard to believe he wouldn't do the same for the second most important supporting character of the film as well. Marion just fits with the the timeline. Her name was consistently brought up, up until her pregnancy. Then in came the sub-par replacements and the ever rare open auditions for a Nolan film.

I would've loved Mortensen, Hopkins, and Damon. Cooper not so much, and not just because of my unabashed love for Oldman.

The Batman brand would have been more elevated with such high-profile and respected names, but there is something special about having these films being the point where the actors deliver an unexpected performance. Gary, Aaron, and Heath were nowhere near my radar, but it was a refreshing experience to be proven wrong and wow'd simultaneously. Fingers crossed Anne pulls it off.

 

[kvz5]

I think another reason Nolan chose Anne (aside from the obvious acting talent and looks) is that she looks realistic. She looks like an attractive woman you might just have the good luck of running into on the street. With an "actress" like Biel, or some of the other names that were tossed around, they were more glamour model-ish and (I believe) would just look out of place in Nolan's grim and realistic Gotham. I think Nolan made the perfect choice.

I don't know. Biel seems very girl-next-door to me. Maybe more so than Anne.

 

[tiger_a_K]

great thread... Anne certainly has the potential to go "dark side"

hats off to the first feline sith lord

and the light side

 

[tiger_a_K]

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enjoy the eye candy http://youidiotkid.tumblr.com/post/14236633084

 

[Travesty]

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[DoomsdayApex]

Well I think Nolan is more than smart enough to know that Catwoman has a long and admired history, so f---ing it up will do him absolutely no favors. I think we'll have a similar scenario to TDK, in particular, Eckhart playing Dent. Matt Damon was heavily gunned for the role but couldn't take part for whatever reason. Anne, like Eckhart, on paper is less of "actor" than their aforementioned casting opponents, but will likely do the role justice anyway.

Still though, the mind does wander from time to time of what could have been. I still fantasize about how different this trilogy would have been had Nolan nabbed his first choices; Viggo, Hopkins, Cooper, Damon, etc.

It is interesting to ponder about Nolan's first choices. It's arduous to try to imagine actors such as Cooper playing Gordon over Oldman or Damon playing Dent over Eckhart once the product has been presented to us. Yet, who knows, we'd probably be saying the opposite if Nolan's first choices had said yes.

Overall, Nolan has an ample talent in casting for his films. His first and second choices are always alluring. I have to say though, while I petitioned for Anne Hathaway to get the role since she was rumored to be attached to the project, I would haven given Biel a chance if selected. After all, Ledger and Eckhart completely blew me away, and I had expected nothing spectacular out of them both. Perhaps Catwoman would have been that elusive break for Jessica. I do wish her good fortune, she must be feeling quite frustrated after losing out on two big roles.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

I think another reason Nolan chose Anne (aside from the obvious acting talent and looks) is that she looks realistic.

I ....what....

I would haven given Biel a chance if selected. After all, Ledger and Eckhart completely blew me away, and I had expected nothing spectacular out of them both.

Except for the small fact that Ledger was a fine actor before his role as Mr J. Biel isn't.

 

[Brother Jack]

Still though, the mind does wander from time to time of what could have been. I still fantasize about how different this trilogy would have been had Nolan nabbed his first choices; Viggo, Hopkins, Cooper, Damon, etc.

I prefer the way things ended up, as good as those actors are. Nolan seriously needs to make a movie with Viggo Mortensen.

 

[Dark Knight]

I prefer the way things ended up, as good as those actors are. Nolan seriously needs to make a movie with Viggo Mortensen.

Yeah, Nolan needs to make a movie with Viggo, Fiennes, Craig, and Norton.

Oh and also DDL and Penn!

 

[DKDetective]

I ....what....

Except for the small fact that Ledger was a fine actor before his role as Mr J. Biel isn't.

Also, despite Nolan's overall talent for casting, his ability to cast women has in recent films proven to be his weakness. He's even cast good actresses who have ended up given mediocre performances.

However, given that both of the female roles in this film are essentially femme fatales, I have strong hope for him this time around. He has proven rather adept at casting and directing femme fatale-type characters. Cotillard in Inception and Carrie-Anne Moss in Memento stand out to me as well-directed and performed female roles.

 

[kvz5]

Katie and Maggie were the only flaws in Nolan's female casting IMO. I had no issues with the female characters in his other movies specially in Inception and The Prestige.

 

[DKDetective]

Katie and Maggie were the only flaws in Nolan's female casting IMO. I had no issues with the female characters in his other movies specially in Inception and The Prestige.

Personally, I had issues with both Johansson and Ellen Page. They weren't as problematic as Katie and Maggie, but I considered both of their performances to be among the respective films' weaknesses.

 

[kvz5]

I'm no fan of Page either (I would've preferred Evan Rachel Wood who IIRC was the first choice) but she seems to have gained a lot of fans in Inception so I guess Nolan did right in the sense that he pleased the majority with Page (unlike Holmes and Gyllenhaal who garnered a lot of hate).

ScarJo was alright. She served her purpose. Hall was the standout among the females in The Prestige anyway.