Deadline.com says that Warner Brothers has announced that Anne Hathaway has been cast in the role of Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises.’ That is of course Catwomans real name, but the report doesn’t say anything about whether she will evolve to that point in the next movie. Spoiler alert: she will. If the Nolan movies had any concern for build up via character development, they would have done smart things like put Harvey Dent in the first movie. So Catwoman is the next character to get stupified in Batman #3 (sorry – I know you’re all very excited cuz you love these movies but I hate them. not as movies but as Batman movies).
There is buzz about roles being cast for Talia al Goul (finally) and Vicki Vale (unnecessary) and the Tom Hardy villain role has been confirmed as Bane, which is a character that is allegedly popular in some circles.
Here’s the official press release on the casting:
BURBANK, Calif. — 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.