The Catwoman/Selina Kyle Casting Thread - Part 2

[Eddie Dean]

 

[Sawyer]

That's the tea, sis.

 

[Asr]

She said she wouldn't even try to audition. And even if she does I doubt they give it to her since her range is kinda limited.

I'm pretty sure her comment on not even trying to audition was because she figured she didn't have a chance at the role.

Definitely agree that Aubrey Plaza's range is limited, and although I'm iffy on her as Catwoman, I do think she'd be an interesting choice regardless. A lot of the names being thrown around are just kinda bland and uninteresting, and are basically just pretty faces, with some names having more acting talent than others. Plaza's naturally unique personality and mannerisms make her stand out in a way that could definitely benefit the character. With proper direction, I think she'd make for a very interesting Catwoman that's serious, pyschotically crazy, playful, and sassy, almost like Michelle Pfeiffer's in a sense.

I honestly don't see a lot of the other names routinely being mentioned really being able to portray all of the serious, crazy, playful, & sassy dimensions to the character. Ana de Armas for example has a great look for sure, and is certainly beautiful, but I've only seen her in one movie (Blade Runner 2049) where she was playing a super 1-dimensional robotic AI-type character, and gave absolutely no indication that she'd be able to play this type of role, so I honestly don't get the fancasting around her.

Basically what I'd prefer to see is an actress that's more than just a standard pretty face and actually brings something unique to the table, and when she's Catwoman you can see the crazy in her eyes. Michelle Pfeiffer did that perfectly back in her day, don't think it should be that hard to find someone who can do that again.

 

[brandeezy89]

Selina will not stand by in the presence of evil....or Bats

She already played a DC villain before

 

[Invader Joker]

She was Copperhead!?

 

[Sawyer]

Judith Light.

Periodt.

 

[brandeezy89]

She was Copperhead!?

Yup in Arkham Origins

 

[Invader Joker]

Yup in Arkham Origins

Great voice actress. Really liked her performance there.

 

[fan4stic]

Naomi Scott.

She checks off all them boxes, except for that A list thing, but she is a well known name now after Aladdin.

Naomi Scott, as far as I know, isn't early to mid 30's.

Basically what I'd prefer to see is an actress that's more than just a standard pretty face and actually brings something unique to the table, and when she's Catwoman you can see the crazy in her eyes. Michelle Pfeiffer did that perfectly back in her day, don't think it should be that hard to find someone who can do that again.

Emmy Rossum?

 

[Invader Joker]

Kroll didn't mention anything about the age range. The casting call reads 20-30 so Naomi does fit.

 

[Marvel united]

I really like the Salazar suggestion. And she's fresh off Alita too

 

[Invader Joker]

It's growing on me.

 

[Asr]

Ok so here's a new name, Skyler Samuels? Haven't heard of her before but she's been in mostly horror-type TV series apparently.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

She still fits Talia much more than Catwoman to me. She feels and looks too much like a world traveled, classy, Bond Girl type.

Catwoman is sexy but also street smart and edgy and lives in the more criminal invested run-down parts of Gotham. She has a different vibe that I don't think Armas fits.

As mentioned before, Selina has that rare versatility which allows her to easily transcend her lowly origins and blend in with the upper crust. She's classy as hell with movie star looks to boot! In that regard at least, de Armas would certainly be a great fit for the role. Plus, with education systems failing the world over, I imagine she falls under the umbrella of what many consider PoC. Not 100% sold on her acting chops just yet, but I do think she shows promise.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

I'd be happy with either of the following three actresses: Scott, de Armas or Plaza.

 

[C Prometheus]

I'd be happy with either of the following three actresses: Scott, de Armas or Plaza.

Ana de Armas, Naomi Scott, Janelle Monae and Rosa Salazar are my current top four, personally. I don't expect Aubrey Plaza to have a chance, unfortunately.

 

[Gothamsknight]

Got a feeling it's gonna be de armas or Scott. Both good choices!

 

[pixen]

Ana de Armas, Naomi Scott, Janelle Monae and Rosa Salazar are my current top four, personally. I don't expect Aubrey Plaza to have a chance, unfortunately.

I’m happy with all of these except Naomi Scott. I don’t think she has the Selina vibe. I’d like to see her for another role in the series.

 

[Black Narcissus]

It's growing on me.

 

[Invader Joker]

Who I'd like to see as finalists: Ana de Armas, Adria Arjona, Zoe Kravitz, Rosa Salazar and Naomi Scott.

 

[Black Narcissus]

My top five:

Ana De Armas
Naomi Scott
Gugu
Nathalie Emmanuel
Sonoya Mizuno

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

If you want A list...

Forgive my ignorance, but I don't recognise her. Who is that?

 

[Black Narcissus]

Forgive my ignorance, but I don't recognise her. Who is that?

Aubrey Plaza. And despite what some on here talk about limited acting range, she was extraordinary on Legion.

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

Aubrey Plaza. And despite what some on here talk about limited acting range, she was extraordinary on Legion.

Okay, thanks.

 

[Invader Joker]

Even on Legion (which is the only place I saw her in) she kinda verged on being one-note. Heck, the way she played Lenny in most scenes of season 3 was pretty much the same way she played Farouk, just with different dialogue. I don't think she's a bad actress at all, I just think that next to the likes of Pattinson, Wright and Jonah I'm not sure she can give Selina the depth that character needs. She's one of those actresses that only plays different versions of herself.