Warner Bros has announced that the role of Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) will be going to our national treasure Anne Hathaway, while Tom Hardy‘s role was revealed as Bane in the highly anticipated third and final installment of Christopher Nolan‘s vision of Batman in The Dark Knight Rises.
When asked about the addition of Hathaway, director 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.” Nolan went on to give his opinions on Hardy as Bane, “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.”
I am very excited by this news as Anne Hathaway has been one of my favorite actresses since I’ve been in high school, and I think she has unique characteristics that will be beneficial to the character of Selina Kyle, especially if we’re looking at a Long Halloween/When in Rome take on the character, which would not be surprising, considering that the team of Christopher Nolan and David Goyer have looked towards The Long Halloween as a major influence on their films.
What is surprising, however, is the casting of Tom Hardy as Bane. Back it October, it was announced that Hardy would be in the film, but his character was unknown (read “˜Inception’ Star Tom Hardy Re-Teaming With Christopher Nolan On ‘Batman 3’]. I have no doubt that Hardy will be able to become Bane in an amazing fashion, but let’s be honest, the most character work that has been done with Bane has been with the work of Gail Simone in Secret Six. Bane was literally created to break Batman’s back and end his career in Knightfall, so I’m very curious to see where this role goes, as he seems like a villain that Nolan would try to steer away from since he’s basically a ‘roided up luchador. If you’re unfamiliar with the character of Bane, he gains super strength from using a drug called Venom, so you can see why I’d think Nolan would stay away from him.
As skeptical as I am of using Bane, I do have faith in Nolan’s decision, and I’m almost certain they will be able to wrap up their line of amazing Batman films.
The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to be released on July 20, 2012, and I can’t wait.
[Source: Deadline]
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
Hathaway is awful in everything she’s in. She’s decent looking, but definitely not Catwoman material. And who is Tom Hardy? Nobody knows!
This casting is ridiculous.
Comment by Steve — January 19, 2011 @ 3:30 pm
Yeah, i don’t know about Anna Hathaway. i really don’t like her much myself.I really cant see her in that role, but maybe i’m wrong. To bad though,I was hoping to see rising female stars such as Rachel McAdams or Olivia Wild get that part. As for Tom Hardy, I think he’s one the most underrated & under appreciated actors in Hollywood. But, as Bane? ehhh, I really think thats a waist of talent to spend on someone to play as one of B-man’s less superior villains. But hopefully Bane is Re-imagined in a whole new light and level. I have that much faith from one of this generations greatest directors. Still why isn’t the movie titled “The Caped Crusader”? Is it too cheesy for Mr. Nolan? i thought that would of made better sense. Meh’ i digress, i bid you adieu fellow geeks. Till next time!
Comment by ErsName — January 19, 2011 @ 5:00 pm
Anne Hathaway?!?!? Catwomans sposed to be hot!!! emily blunt woulda been a better choice there as well. thts a fucking terrible decision, shes so Hollywood, wheres the normal real acting talent nolan gets!!
bane is a suprise, would rather see a different villain but im pretty sure nolan wont go for a conventional bane, cant see a superhuman kinda thing going on in a nolan batman film tbh
still pumped for this movie though
Comment by Slim Tizzle — January 19, 2011 @ 5:54 pm
What’s wrong with Anne Hathaway? I’ve seen her in three movies, all of which required a different performance (Havoc, Devil Wears Prada, and Get Smart), and I thought she did pretty damn well in all of them. I might add that she’s extremely attractive, to me, at least. I think she can do a great job with the seductive Selina Kyle.
As for Bane… not impressed. However, I really like Tom Hardy, and believe he’ll do a great job. I, also, have complete faith in Nolan, and his entire crew, to deliver a great movie.
While the casting and characters may seem questionable, right now (Aaron Eckhart as Two-Face and Heath Ledger as The Joker were questioned before Dark Knight came out), I think Dark Knight Rises will be fantastic.
Comment by James — January 19, 2011 @ 8:10 pm
Bale is STILL a dick.
Comment by Devon — January 19, 2011 @ 9:30 pm
Catwoman and bane? you have GOT to be joking! all those top villans to choose from and he chooses bane? WTF is he thinking?!
As I feared… this will go the way of spider-man 3 and x-men 3.
Also sucks that he is rehashing characters from the older superman movies for ‘man of steel’. Zod has been done allready. Least it’s not lex though…. but I wanna see dooms day on the big screen.
Nolan needs to get his act together.
Comment by Lemon Berry — January 20, 2011 @ 6:36 pm
Still not sure why Two-Face wouldn’t be in this. Eckhart was damn good as Dent, and those digital effects for his face were amazing. There is so much potential…
Comment by Jeff — February 9, 2011 @ 10:41 am