The Dark Knight Rises is going to spank the butt off of the box office in 2012. Get some butt lotion and have it ready to go, because not only will Christian Bale be reprising his role at Bruce Wayne/Batman, Anne Hathaway has just been announced to play Selina Kyle (Catwoman). Those are rather large boots to fill, but Hathaway might just be able to pull it off.
Official Press Release
BURBANK, CA, January 19, 2011 – 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.
Reactions
Blogs
* Convincing Myself Anne Hathaway Can Play Catwoman Through Pictures – The Nerdy Bird
* Let’s Hope That Christopher Nolan’s Sexlessness Doesn’t Ruin Catwoman – CC2K
LucasSiegel: For the record, I’m pretty damn happy with Catwoman and Bane, though I would’ve been happier with Talia. Good casting though!
elizabethamber @TheNerdyBird I wanted Olivia Wilde as Catwoman from the first time I saw her on House.
Dalanna23: @actionchick i love Anne hathaway but i don’t know how i feel about her being catwoman. But we will see! Im not ruling her out yet!
EastDallasAlice: @ActionChick ouch, I love her but I would rather hve seen someone a little more “catty”
urabore: @ActionChick RE Hathaway…Have no freaking clue…but it will take a s*** load of talent to beat out Michelle Pfeiffer’s version.
urabore: @ActionChick According to my daughter Hathaway is a seriously BAD choice, the nod should have gone to Angelina Jolie. Guess we’ll see, huh?
AndroidSithLord: @ActionChick Anne Hathaway is a pick I can appreciate http://twitpic.com/3rieng
EastDallasAlice: omg
SmallShopBlogR: @ActionChick @IMDb Hathaway? Really? I’d much rather see Mila Kunis in the role, or Emma Stone.
nikcol0828: @ActionChick If Anne Hathaway can pull this role off their will be no stopping her. But I don’t think she has it in her. She’s not fierce.
ircarter: @ActionChick Think she’ll start off normal before turning into the beautiful swan/cat (Princess Diaries, Prada, etc)?
dumbiolise: Anne Hathaway- There is no ‘cat’ in that woman. #period
Sir_Scribbles: She’s more of a kitten
dalecruse: Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in the next Batman movie? I think I could get behind that.
LouBrutus: RISE & GRIND: Anne Hathaway as Catwoman? That certainly explains what part of the Dark Knight rises.SizzlerKistler: DAMMIT. Why does Catwoman have so many costumes? WHY???
ActionChick: So 9 cosplayers can be Catwoman but not identical
d_whiteplume: @ActionChick @SizzlerKistler – Catwoman is the Cher of the DC Universe.
ThatArdraGuy: But Julie Newmar’s costume is the OFFICIAL one. 🙂
nyumarysue: @ActionChick Tell me about it. D: Takes forever to choose!dadalibrarian: @ActionChick i think they should have cast you instead #catwoman #darkknightrises
NapiersNews: @ActionChick Hathaway is perfectly cast, great choice for the role of Catwoman.
BusyGamer: Yum!
kinghang15: Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in Batman3! Wow~
KJS2181: Anne Hathaway as catwoman, could be a good move…
TMAonHulu: Anne Hathaway to play Catwoman in “The Dark Knight Rises.” Remember when people said Lindsay Lohan would have a better career?
markisawesome: Doesn’t see why people are upset about Anne Hathaway being Catwoman. At least she can act, unlike Megan “dead behind the eyes” Fox.
kkesk: anne hathaway as catwoman? bring it! she certainly has the eyes!
NelsaBells: Congrats to the beautiful Anne Hathaway who will make an awesome Catwoman
alexhardy: I wouldn’t have cast Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, but I wouldn’t have cast Heath Ledger as Joker either… Better reserve judgement.
BettyFckinWhite: Anne Hathaway is going to play Catwoman!? And I thought my audition went so well.
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In a related story, the guy who sang “What Is Love?” got excited when he heard, “Hathaway for Catwoman,” before realizing they meant Anne. He walked away, disappointed and bobbing his head to his left.
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I trust Nolan, He’s earned it. If he thinks she can do it, then I am not going to doubt it.
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