Casting for The Dark Knight Rises announced

[sherkahn]

AintItCool has the scoop. And I am surprised how many characters may be involved in this thing.

At this point I don't know WHO to believe is in this movie until it is released.
(Mind you, I do understand that the possibly misleading last post about this film came from me.).



From the article:

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”

In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.” Nolan will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner, Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven. “The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.


Ok, so we may not be seeing contemporary Selina, but more the 90's version.

And if they play it smart, Hardy's Bane will be more "super soldier/tactical genius" than muscle bound freak.

For legality, 90's Catwoman, en Espanol.

Comments

[kenn_el]

If you've seen Tom Hardy in "Bronson", he can totally pull this off! Hathaway? Just no. She hasn't the physicality for the role, and, while I'm told she's attractive, I cannot see her becoming Bruce's lifelong obsession. Was Lindsey Lohan busy?

[ian_karkull]

Tom Hardy in "Bronson"

First thing I thought of too. Hardy practically played a Batman villain already in that an he was awesome.

[misterbug]

Yeah, but thinking of 'Bronson' made me imagine him more as Penguin. Though I had this pegged as well, he is a very big fellow.

[ian_karkull]

Nah, he's way too hot to play the Penguin. Have you seen those lips?

[wizardru]

She did plenty of physical work in Get Smart, iirc. I could easily see her being Selina:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou74tf58wRE&feature=related

[toby_wan_kenobi]

Lindsey Lohan? She's gone so far off the rails that she got cut from a part that was written specifically for her.

[espanolbot]

Selina as Lindsey Lohan?!? Ew. XP Why not just go all the way and give the role to Megan Fox why don't you?

Anne is a good actress, I trust her in the role and I await her in the role. :)