After feverish debate and anticipation the line up for Christopher Nolan's Batman finale The Dark Knight Rises is taking shape with the announcement that Anne Hathaway is Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman.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."
It is indeed an intriguing choice. Hathaway, as the feline-femme-fatale does not spring immediately into focus. Get Smart, Bride Wars and the The Devil Wears Prada are testament to this fact.
Yet, these roles allow actors to evolve their characters beyond the realm of the ordinary; to create the sublime. But it comes with a risk, you can deliver performances such as Heath Ledger, Jack Nicholson or Michelle Pfieffer or be the next Halle Berry, Jim Carrey or Arnold Schwarzenegger. Either way you'll be remembered.
A Warner Brother's press release has also been confirmed that Tom Hardy will play the role of Bane. Forget Joel Schumacher's Batman and Robin massacre of characterisation. Bane is a mastermind, calculated, vicious and built like an ox. A compelling opposite to the chaos of Heath Ledger's Joker and not at all the green gimp that the aforementioned director managed to disgrace himself with.
Hardy's involvement will signal the reunion between actor and director, one that Nolan is pleased about. "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".
But what do you think to these choices? Once again Nolan has chosen to revise what has gone before, will there be room for scarecrow one last time?
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