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Anne Hathaway cast as Catwoman in the next "Batman"

The rampant speculation of just who would be the villain (or villains) in Christopher Nolan's third Batman film can finally end: it's been confirmed by Warner Bros. that Anne Hathaway has joined the cast as Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman. Tom Hardy will be appearing as Bane, the super strong body-builder looking man who once broke Batman's back. (He is also dressed like a Mexican wrestler in the comics. You might remember him from George Clooney's turn as Batman.)

Here's what Nolan had to say in the official statement:

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.”

Many thought that Hathaway (as well as actresses like Blake Lively and Rachel Weisz) was competing for the role of Talia al Ghul, daughter of Ra's al Ghul, portrayed by Liam Neeson in Nolan's first Batman film. And not to say I called it — because that would be a ridiculous claim and this is probably more of a coincidence than anything — but you can't have a line in The Dark Knight about how Batman's suit could stand up to a large cat and not expect Catwoman to show up eventually.

Of course, Nolan could pull another Harvey Dent on us and keep Kyle as a civilian for most of the film. We'll just have to wait and see. Do you think Hathaway can handle the part?

Commentarium (9 Comments)

Jan 19 11 - 3:40pm
Scott

I think she will be the sexiest most provocative catwoman ever.

Jan 19 11 - 3:52pm
Grady LaLa

C'mon, give us a sexy Tom Hardy pic!

Jan 19 11 - 5:36pm
reader

absolutely not. Anne Hathaway doesn't have the acting chops to pull this off. The only time she's ever shown range was in Rachel Getting Married. But serious, non-goofy sex kitten? She has too many personal isms to pull off a role that the public has entrenched preconceived notions about. We'll all be left disappointed.

Jan 19 11 - 6:58pm
thinkywritey

omgtomhardy[drooool] I loved him before ANY OF YOU. [glare]

Jan 20 11 - 3:33pm
FT

@reader - Sorry, gotta disagree. I think she'll be great and I think Chris Nolan has the skills of a director to pull an amazing performance out of her.

Jan 21 11 - 2:06am
Jinna

Disappointing. Are there a lot of guys who like her? Physically, I'm not into her. Something about the nose. And the theater student vibe she gives off when she's caught acting. Catwoman seems wrong. But maybe her audition was strong. For the sake of the film and director, hope it works out.

Jan 21 11 - 4:53am
nope

Who gives a shit? Delicious Tom Hardy. I swear, if there's one thing Nolan can do, it's cast handsome men in good roles.

Jan 24 11 - 7:52am
Paranoimia

not an actress I'd ever think of as sexy. Batshit crazy, yes. Sexy, no.

Jan 31 11 - 2:47am
StuPuff3y3d

Poison Ivy maybe, not catwoman.