What actress would you like to portray Selina Kyle/Catwoman in Batman 3? [Archive]

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 03:28 AM

Figured it'd be best to put this thread here.

In any case, my top three choices are Rhona Mitra, Kate Beckinsale, & Scarlett Johansson. I was a bit unsure about Johansson, but with each movie she seems to be improving.

Rhona Mitra

http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/rhona-mitra-13th-annual-elton-john-aids-foundation-in-style-oscar-party-Vl1eYG.jpg

Kate Beckinsale

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/kate-beckinsale/kate-beckinsale-20040421-557.jpg

Scarlett Johansson

http://images.celeb9.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/scarlett-johansson.jpg

Angelina Jolie would be a choice as well but I don't think she needs the exposure. As media crazy as the news outlets have been with her in recent years, it'd be taken to an all time high if she starred in Batman 3.

JumpingJupiter

02-17-2009, 03:45 AM

Catwoman will be in the next Batman?

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 03:53 AM

I'm not saying she would be, but obviously if she is, I'd like to hear who people would want casted in the role.

Karl O'Neill

02-17-2009, 04:13 AM

OMG i love scarlett, she is my choice.

JumpingJupiter

02-17-2009, 04:39 AM

Charlize Theron.

ForeverTaskmaster

02-17-2009, 04:41 AM

Candice Michelle

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 04:56 AM

I hope you are seriously kidding....because she is a horrible choice. Try choosing someone based on talent, and not just looks.

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 04:57 AM

Charlize Theron.

Another good choice. This girl's got range, and can pull off stellar performances.

sHayden

02-17-2009, 05:10 AM

someone once mentioned Tera Patrick, I thought that was hilarious!

I like that choice of Rhona Mitra. I just have no clue who she is.

bookguy

02-17-2009, 05:56 AM

How about Thandie Newton?

Meowrl!!!
Hisssssssssssssssss!
:biggrin:

ForeverTaskmaster

02-17-2009, 06:00 AM

I hope you are seriously kidding....because she is a horrible choice. Try choosing someone based on talent, and not just looks.
No, I was not kidding. :-)
Candice Michelle is not just looks, as some people might think. I think she could really pull it off.
I think she has more talent than the females mentioned in this thread, but she doesn't get the chance to show it.

Retro315

02-17-2009, 07:24 AM

There was a rumour going around that WB was looking at Rachel Weisz, and that's an actress I could get behind ...

I could also see Anne Hathaway filling the skin-tight catsuit ... and doing the apathetic socialite routine when she ran into Bruce at a fundraiser or something.

I trust Nolan, though.

philly

02-17-2009, 07:31 AM

carabas

02-17-2009, 07:32 AM

No, I was not kidding. :-)
Candice Michelle is not just looks, as some people might think. I think she could really pull it off.
I think she has more talent than the females mentioned in this thread, but she doesn't get the chance to show it.
Even if she has actual talent, Time Warner will die before they let a former fetish softcore porn model costar in a Batman film.

Cayman

02-17-2009, 08:10 AM

I don't really want Catwoman in the next Batman, but the suggestion of Rachel Weisz is a good one.

Mia

02-17-2009, 08:32 AM

Rhona Mitra and Kate-Beckinsale can't act and Scarlett Johansson is a joke. You need an real actor for Nolan's world. Rachel Weisz and Angelina Jolie are in my opinion the best choices for the role so far with Rachel being my favorite.

Angelina Jolie is too obvious and too skanky, I find her 'in your face' sexuality a turn off. I don't think that Kate Bekinsale will do it. Rhona Mitra would be good if she prepared for the part. Scarlet Johanssen too much the girl next door.

philly

02-17-2009, 08:51 AM

Angelina Jolie is too obvious and too skanky, I find her 'in your face' sexuality a turn off. I don't think that Kate Bekinsale will do it. Rhona Mitra would be good if she prepared for the part. Scarlet Johanssen too much the girl next door.

I agree with you about Angelina Jolie but at least she could act. Jolie and Rachel Weisz are the best choices so far for the role. Rhona Mitra on the other hand can't act.

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 09:23 AM

No, I was not kidding. :-)
Candice Michelle is not just looks, as some people might think. I think she could really pull it off.
I think she has more talent than the females mentioned in this thread, but she doesn't get the chance to show it.

So, you think that Candice Michelle is a better actor than Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, Kate Beckinsale, Rhona Mitra, & Charlize Theron? Despite the fact that pretty much all these actresses have won awards? Can I please have some of what you're smoking? It must be one hell of a drug.

philly

02-17-2009, 09:58 AM

So, you think that Candice Michelle is a better actor than Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, Kate Beckinsale, Rhona Mitra, & Charlize Theron? Despite the fact that pretty much all these actresses have won awards? Can I please have some of what you're smoking? It must be one hell of a drug.

What award did Kate Beckinsale and Rhona Mitra won for? I don't know Candice Michelle but i would say that she's in their level if she's as bad as people say she is.

The ones who won awards are Angelina Jolie, Rachel Weisz, Charlize Theron and Scarlett Johansson. Of those four, three of them are Oscar winners.

davepaton

02-17-2009, 10:02 AM

Anne Hathaway

Candice Michelle :eek:

stevephilipps

02-17-2009, 10:42 AM

I don't really have a preference as to who plays the part of catwoman, but hopefully the next time she makes an appearance, the movie producers use better special effects and graphics when making a scene that she appears in.

Henker

02-17-2009, 10:48 AM

Kate Beckinsale. I'm torn though, since I'd also like to see her play Talia al Ghul.

OverMaster

02-17-2009, 10:51 AM

Dye her hair red, and Scarlett Johanson would make a better Poison Ivy than Catwoman.

carabas

02-17-2009, 11:09 AM

So, you think that Candice Michelle is a better actor than ... Kate Beckinsale...?Without knowing anything about Candice Michelle except the results of a quick Google, I do not find this hard to believe.

thebrassthief

02-17-2009, 11:15 AM

Helena Bonham Carter (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Bonham_Carter)

celticguy

02-17-2009, 11:35 AM

philly

02-17-2009, 11:49 AM

Rhona Mitra or Kate-Beckinsale would look the part. Beckinsale is the better actor of the two.

That's really not saying much considering the fact that both of them can't act worth a damn.

celticguy

02-17-2009, 11:52 AM

That's really not saying much considering the fact that both of them can't act worth a damn.

Beckinsale has been good in several movies. She has been in a lot of crap but I blame that more on the material.

Mitra was ok on The Practice /Boston Legal I have not seen much of her anywhere else.

Kasper Cole

02-17-2009, 11:58 AM

Charlize Theron.

If she puts on a few pounds in the right places she'd be perfect for the role IMO.

Cayman

02-17-2009, 02:27 PM

The more I think about Rachel Weisz as Catwoman, the more I want it to happen.

Lew Moxon

02-17-2009, 02:28 PM

I think the first question is-how do you want her portrayed?

The right actress from your perspective show flow from that.

My Selina Kyle only works in a period piece, so I don't really want her in the film. But, I'll be willing to see what the movie makers do.

the goddamn batman

02-17-2009, 02:38 PM

Rachel Weisz is the only casting rumor I've ever hoped had even the slightest amount of truth behind it.

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 03:00 PM

Without knowing anything about Candice Michelle except the results of a quick Google, I do not find this hard to believe.

She's a wrestler, which doesn't require very much acting, but she's still very bad. She's a good wrestler, but has no mic skills. Kate Beckinsale isn't nearly as bad as some people seem to make her to be. Put her under Nolan's director microscope, and she could have a fantastic performance.

nepenthes

02-17-2009, 03:03 PM

http://l.yimg.com/img.movies.yahoo.com/ymv/us/img/hv/photo/movie_pix/universal_pictures/smokin__aces/alicia_keys/aces2.jpg

celticguy

02-17-2009, 03:11 PM

Emily Blunt

chipsnopotatoes

02-17-2009, 04:09 PM

Eva Green. I loved her Vesper Lynd. She can play sultry AND still come across classy and intelligent.

F1uke

02-17-2009, 07:13 PM

Alyssa Milano, though now that I think about it, really anyone of the Charmed Sisters.

I almost put down Katie Holmes, but then it dawned on me she was already in Batman Begins...

Spiffy

02-17-2009, 07:14 PM

Alyssa Milano, though now that I think about it, really anyone of the Charmed Sisters.

I almost put down Katie Holmes, but then it dawned on me she was already in Batman Begins...
Um.

Yikes?

Maxwell Edison

02-17-2009, 07:16 PM

Tricia Helfer or Morena Baccarin

Wind-Breaker

02-17-2009, 07:23 PM

I'll be lazy and repost my thoughts on the subject from in a similar thread:tongue:

Personally I'm fine was Jolie as Catwoman. She's the first actress that comes to mind that would fit the role, and I don't get the logic on why her being a obvious pick would be a bad thing. She's played somewhat similar roles in the past, we know she could handle the physically/action of the role, and her emulating Selina's appearance and sex appeal is a no brainer.

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 07:25 PM

Lol, wait, wait first Candice Michelle, now someone suggests Katie Holmes? What's in the water these days. :biggrin:

Spiffy

02-17-2009, 07:31 PM

Lol, wait, wait first Candice Michelle, now someone suggests Katie Holmes? What's in the water these days. :biggrin:

Miley Cyrus!

Kidding!

Jared

02-17-2009, 07:35 PM

Rachel Weisz is the only casting rumor I've ever hoped had even the slightest amount of truth behind it.

Same here, but only if she were playing Talia.

theNighteye

02-17-2009, 07:39 PM

i would say angelina jolie but she's too high profile. so i would have to agree with charlize theron. now that i think about it she is perfect as catwoman.
http://l.yimg.com/k/im_siggoCwW1JrteYzMXouSF4YqCA---y626-x495-q75-n1/omg/us/img/92/32/2012_132788413.jpg

JesseJay

02-17-2009, 07:40 PM

Rhona Mitra or Kate-Beckinsale would look the part. Beckinsale is the better actor of the two. They both might be considered to old by hollywood standards, Hathaway is an interesting choice.

Carter is definetely too old.

umm...Beckinsale is the same age as Christian Bale, and Mitra is two years younger. Hathaway seems far too young. she's 25 and I just can't see her in one of nolan's movie.(can she act? "bride wars" didn't scream range, to me.) what age to you imagine catwoman to be? it's not cat-girl, after all

theNighteye

02-17-2009, 07:41 PM

Miley Cyrus!

Kidding!

lol maybe if they needed someone to play damien wayne, she makes the perfect brat.

Andreas Tanis

02-17-2009, 08:22 PM

Aubergine~!

02-17-2009, 08:25 PM

Jessica Alba!

Andreas Tanis

02-18-2009, 01:11 AM

Only when she gets some talent to go with her looks.

I mean, she's an okay actress, but she's not Catwoman material. And what's up with all these bad suggestions? Candice Michelle? Katie Holmes? Jessica Alba? Who next....Lindsay Lohan...Hilary Duff?

Andreas Tanis

02-18-2009, 01:12 AM

Andreas Tanis

02-18-2009, 01:13 AM

celticguy

02-18-2009, 09:45 AM

umm...Beckinsale is the same age as Christian Bale, and Mitra is two years younger. Hathaway seems far too young. she's 25 and I just can't see her in one of nolan's movie.(can she act? "bride wars" didn't scream range, to me.) what age to you imagine catwoman to be? it's not cat-girl, after all

umm maybe because Hollywood is obsessed with youth and the woman in a movie is younger than the man in probably 95% of movies. Not saying it is right but it is how it is.

Around 25 would be a good age range that way if they wanted the actor to come back for another movie they don't have to worry about her aging out of the part as could be the case with someone like Carter or Jolie.

Hathaway has done a lot of work if you are too lazy to do an IMDB search don't put it on me. I know oscar nods don't always mean great talent but they usualy mean you can act a little.

thebrassthief

02-19-2009, 01:52 AM

i would say angelina jolie but she's too high profile. so i would have to agree with charlize theron. now that i think about it she is perfect as catwoman.

Wait, so Michale Cain, Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Aaron Eckhart, and Morgan Freeman are not high profile?

Andreas Tanis

02-19-2009, 02:08 AM

Damiean Dark

02-19-2009, 02:38 AM

I know its been said before but Angelina Jolie really is perfect for catwoman/Kyle she is easily up there with Holiwoods top actresses and her looks are very sensual she can do comedy and drama remember Phiffer nailing it in Batman Returns saying "Makes me feel all...dirty" and pulling off some great acting with her teasing of Batman? of all the actresses mentioned AJ is the only one who can pull off that kind of sexy/ comedy/drama which Kyle will go through in BM3.

Damiean Dark

02-19-2009, 02:43 AM

Only when she gets some talent to go with her looks.

Ouch!

But its true that a smoking hot looking actress who is a tremendous actress AND fits a physical desription of Kyle is like finding a Dodo.

Andreas Tanis

02-19-2009, 02:57 AM

Umm....no, it's not. There are tons of actresses out there who could fill out the role.

carabas

02-19-2009, 03:19 AM

How about Tricia Helfer, Six from Battlestar Galactica, with a hair die?

MrPalen

02-19-2009, 04:29 AM

I'm not so sure I'd want to see a Catwoman at all. I have a hard time imagining how it wouldn't just be really cheesey and retread a lot of the same beats from Batman Returns.

But if I had to choose... Jenna Jameson. Edit: Just in case this wasn't clear, that's a complete joke and also a dig at previous suggestions.

JumpingJupiter

02-19-2009, 04:51 AM

I'd like to see Catwoman as a facilitator not as a main villain, sort of like how Scarecrow was in the first film.

ForeverTaskmaster

02-19-2009, 11:00 AM

I changed my mind. Beth Riesgraf from Leverage should be Catwoman if Catwoman would appear in the third Batman.

celticguy

02-19-2009, 11:23 AM

that would work

Wenatchee the Hatchet

02-19-2009, 04:46 PM

Riesgraf's got more of the Harley Quinn build to me, but that might work. Catwoman doesn't really have to have a particular look ... as long as there's no fugly cathead mask on her head for most of the movie.

carabas

02-19-2009, 04:56 PM

Considering that womever they get to play Catwoman will be wearing a pre-formed rubber costume, I don't really think the actress's build figures much into the equation.

Wenatchee the Hatchet

02-19-2009, 05:07 PM

of course, I forgot about the rubber muscles. Even the big cat head mask might be okay for one or two scenes. :)

ForeverTaskmaster

02-19-2009, 05:14 PM

RubberLotus

02-19-2009, 08:46 PM

Personally, I agree with the others: Catwoman really can't hold the plot together by herself. I wonder how Uma Thurman would do as her, though...

Seriously, though, if she really were in the third movie, she would probably share the spotlight with someone like Riddler or Ivy.

Andreas Tanis

02-19-2009, 08:50 PM

Uma Thurman already shitted all over the character of Poison Ivy, so she's not coming anywhere near Catwoman's character, and rightfully so.

Also, it's not particularly hard to find a woman with a good enough figure that also has acting skills. *cough Scarlett cough*

Trey

02-19-2009, 08:56 PM

Rose Byrne from Damages

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Rosebyrneinnewyork.jpg

the goddamn batman

02-19-2009, 11:02 PM

Your picture doesn't work, but yes, Rose Byrne can do no wrong.

JumpingJupiter

02-20-2009, 03:10 AM

No cat head but the goggles and tight fitting hood (http://www.gothampublicworks.com/images/gallery/catwoman-blk-wht-1.jpg) totally work for live action.

joint venture

02-21-2009, 12:02 PM

charlize theron.

though i'd like someone like Lady Shiva, a Spoiler cameo (with nothing to do with Batman, just a consequence of him doing what he does, inspiring whackos). A Killer Croc; so far all of his challenges have been mental, not physical. Harley getting even for J.

NickGuy

02-21-2009, 12:24 PM

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 12:30 PM

I'd have no problem with a black Catwoman... but, you know, I just don't see them going anywhere near that other movie that featured a black Catwoman. :wink:

NickGuy

02-21-2009, 12:32 PM

yeah maybe...but still, Gabrielle Union would be pretty sexy as catwoman. though id like it if they gave her the year one haircut selina had in that one. also, an interracial romance between batman and catwoman would be very cool and interesting.

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 12:39 PM

Aesthetically I could totally see Rihanna in that part. But I don't assume she has any acting ability, so...

NickGuy

02-21-2009, 12:42 PM

I thought of rhianna but like you said, the acting, plus shes too young for my taste.

Greg Anderson

02-21-2009, 12:49 PM

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 12:51 PM

Weisz as Talia? I dunno, I have a big crush on Weisz, so I'd rather see her in Vinyl I guess. I could see Dawson if they went with a black Catwoman.

I could see Jolie as Talia. But I hope they keep her out of the Batman movies.

NickGuy

02-21-2009, 12:53 PM

ah rosario dawson! theres a pick i agree with i hadnt thought of that yet.

mikelinley

02-21-2009, 01:37 PM

Jen Aniston would do a great catwoman!

Calvin Government

02-21-2009, 02:05 PM

umm...Beckinsale is the same age as Christian Bale, and Mitra is two years younger. Hathaway seems far too young. she's 25 and I just can't see her in one of nolan's movie.(can she act? "bride wars" didn't scream range, to me.) what age to you imagine catwoman to be? it's not cat-girl, after all

Hathaway can act, apparently - Rachel Getting Married is supposed to display a great deal of range and skill on her part... she just has horrible taste in choosing movies (or, alternatively, doesn't particularly care about the quality of the movie as long as her paycheck goes through).

That said, she wouldn't be my first choice. Jolie could probably do it, but she isn't an interesting pick. Gabrielle Anwar might be interesting, if she could gain some damn weight.

Wenatchee the Hatchet

02-21-2009, 02:11 PM

I don't see any big reason Catwoman needs to be white either. Rosario Dawson might work really well. I don't know if she'd fit as well but Sanaa Lathan did the Alien/Predator thing--more of a long shot to me but not entirely beyond any consideration.

She'd never actually take the role and I suspect Catwoman will end up being white, but since there's no requirement Catwoman be white there's no requirement she speak English as her main language since Bruce is bilingual. Ziyi Zhang as Catwoman would be fun and unlike the other candidates by and large she'd be able to do more of her own stunt work. I think it might be fun to go way off the beaten path and have Catwoman be a former minion of Lau who heads to Gotham out of curiosity as to who would have the nerve to kidnap her boss and she may have heard of his death and is a scout to see if Lau's mob needs to go over and kick Gotham ass. If Catwoman is supposed to be an athlete able to keep Batman on his toes Zhang as Catwoman could be fun. Not Michelle Yeoh awesome but Michelle Yeoh is too old for that kind of work now (more her account than mine).

Plus the inevitably campy dialogue would be easier for me to take if a lot of it were subtitled. Of the white candidates suggested so far I kinda vote Theron.

Anwar, hadn't thought of her. Yeah, weight gain would be needed.

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 02:25 PM

An asian Catwoman would feel too much like Irma Vep if you ask me...

Wenatchee the Hatchet

02-21-2009, 02:43 PM

Haven't seen irma vep but I'll take your word for it.

Ideally I'd prefer that there be no Catwoman in the third film but the studio probably wants a woman in the story so I wouldn't be surprised if even Nolan had to put Catwoman or Talia or someone in there. Talia would be more interesting as a follow up to the consequences of all the cover-ups and deception Batman got used to dealing with. Talia could represent the consequences of that by being someone (as Ra's conveniently heretofore unmentioned daughter, which would be in character for him) who can't be deceived about what happened. Given the two Batman films we've had so far I'm just not seeing a compelling story-based reason to have Catwoman where as Talia, I could see that.

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 02:58 PM

Irma Vep is a sexy cat burglar in a skin tight vinyl outfit...

but the studio probably wants a woman in the story so I wouldn't be surprised if even Nolan had to put Catwoman or Talia or someone in there.

I dunno, they forced a love interest on Nolan in Begins, and then they let him kill her, so...

carabas

02-21-2009, 03:06 PM

wtf is up with everyone putting white girls up here? no love for catwoman as a black girl? I mean, in year one she was black, and ive seen her portrayed as a black woman in other batman stories, but then half the time shes white. WTF is she?She is not black in Year One, nor in any other Batman story except the Adam West tv show.

Wenatchee the Hatchet

02-21-2009, 03:10 PM

Oh, NOW I remember. I haven't seen Irma Vep but an old college buddy of mine went and saw it just because Maggie Cheung was in it.

If Nolan actually writes Catwoman into the story I'll still go see the film. He got me to like Scarecrow and Ra's, two characters I never liked before. And he did a better job bringing Two-Face to the big screen than anyone else (not that that would have been at all difficult in itself since Two-Face is so easy to handle badly).

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 03:14 PM

She is not black in Year One

She sure looks like it...

carabas

02-21-2009, 03:34 PM

On one page only. Where it is dark, and she fights an equally black Bruce wayne. They weren't exactly shooting for realism with the art.

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 04:00 PM

They weren't exactly shooting for realism with the art.

I'm also not sure we're talking about the same book then. Nor do I think you're in any position to talk about the intent of the artist.

carabas

02-21-2009, 04:13 PM

Batman: Year One. Frank Miller/David Mazzuchelli? Fairly impressionistic art in that one. Very stylised.

carabas

02-21-2009, 04:36 PM

But let's look a the art...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/1.jpg
Okay, fair enough, she looks kinda black.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/2.jpg
But not quite as black as Bruce Wayne on the very same page.

And here she looks sort of white.
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/6.jpg

And here...
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/5.jpg

the goddamn batman

02-21-2009, 04:36 PM

I can't find my copy. I had it just the other day, too. I dunno, I remember her not looking white. And didn't Frank Miller say that she was supposed to be black?

Batman: Year One. Frank Miller/David Mazzuchelli? Fairly impressionistic art in that one. Very stylised.

That's interesting, because impressionism is kind of based on realism... it's more about representation than specific details, but... like, to say that impressionistic art isn't realistic is kind of entirely wrong.

And there's nothing in Year One that isn't realistic... except for Batman. But the world and the way it's illustrated are entirely based on reality.

Whatever the colorist cocked up has nothing to do with Mazz. But the point is, Selina doesn't look white. If she's supposed to be white, a lot of people missed that detail.

carabas

02-21-2009, 04:37 PM

And here (because ther apparently is a four image per post limit), there is even a genuine black woman for comparison...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/7.jpg

carabas

02-21-2009, 04:41 PM

Whatever the colorist cocked up has nothing to do with Mazz.It completely got recoloured for the trade. She is equally black in both versions.

Greg Anderson

02-21-2009, 06:16 PM

Hmm. I remember thinking she was black when I read Year One also. :confused:

carabas

02-21-2009, 06:29 PM

Well, she really does look black in the first scene she's in...

Ex_

02-21-2009, 06:39 PM

Halle Berry, easy!

carabas

02-21-2009, 06:51 PM

Didn't that work out really badly the first time she tried playing Catwoman?

Greg Anderson

02-21-2009, 06:55 PM

Didn't that work out really badly the first time she tried playing Catwoman?

I blame that more on the direction and producers of the movie than her per se.

Sysbase

02-21-2009, 06:56 PM

SJ would be the best choice. I vote for here!

IamBATFAN

02-21-2009, 10:48 PM

Speaking of black singers, If you want one who can act and can look "ghetto" like the year 1 version and classy when it counts...

Alicia Keys
http://highbridnation.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/alicia_keys.jpg

Ex_

02-21-2009, 11:15 PM

Didn't that work out really badly the first time she tried playing Catwoman?

Wasn't that the joke?

Andreas Tanis

02-22-2009, 12:20 AM

holy shit, Sandra Bullock looks mad young in that pic.

and wtf is up with everyone putting white girls up here? no love for catwoman as a black girl? I mean, in year one she was black, and ive seen her portrayed as a black woman in other batman stories, but then half the time shes white. WTF is she?

Wow, I can't believe he's not smart enough to see it's not Sandra Bullock. The sad thing is I don't think this guy is joking.

And seeing as Catwoman has been white for over 60+ years in nearly all incarnations, and we had a Catwoman movie that didn't live up to previous portrayals, it's probably best to keep things the way they are. :wink:

nepenthes

02-22-2009, 05:47 AM

GRANT!

02-22-2009, 09:41 AM

I think they should have Catwoman played by a dude. Like Orlando Bloom or the guy from Twilight the girls seem to like.

Or Dame Judi Dench. She could really class it up.

GRANT!

02-22-2009, 09:46 AM

I can't find my copy. I had it just the other day, too. I dunno, I remember her not looking white. And didn't Frank Miller say that she was supposed to be black?

I never read that. But she's white in Dark Knight Returns and All Star (and if he wanted her to be black and that she would have been black).

Whatever the colorist cocked up has nothing to do with Mazz. But the point is, Selina doesn't look white. If she's supposed to be white, a lot of people missed that detail.

She looks like a white girl with a butch hair cut to me.

AJM

02-22-2009, 10:16 AM

I think Selina's ethnicity is deliberately vague in Year One and it can be left open to interpretation... however, i'm pretty sure Miller wanted her to be black, or at least of nondescript, non-caucasian origin - she's described as dark and exotic in both the comic script and the old movie script he wrote for Aronofsky's film version - so maybe DC understandably didn't allow a full race change on one of their major characters and hence the confusion. She certainly seems to be drawn non-white, regardless of colouring, and i personally loved the idea. But i highly doubt that the editors (was it O'Neill back then?) would have allowed it, so it would appear that Miller and Mazzuchelli tried to get away with as much as they could. So i think the answer to this particular debate is: she's black if you want her to be.

I don't see her as black anymore, though, not since Brubaker redefined the character however many years ago. As for the next film, i imagine Nolan would cast a strong actress regardless of race, so you never know...

the goddamn batman

02-22-2009, 10:49 AM

I never read that. But she's white in Dark Knight Returns and All Star (and if he wanted her to be black and that she would have been black).

Well, Year One was done after DKR and Miller had much more creative freedom after DKR. And he was relaunching the continuity, whereas DKR was in continuity at the time of its release.

And yeah, I could have sworn I read something with Miller talking about her being black, but the hell if I can find it now.

Global Honored

02-22-2009, 10:50 AM

Although a bit small in stature and maybe a tad too young, Natalie Portman would be tremendous. She's done the comic film thing before.

Beckinsale seems to be the queen of comic films these days. White Out should be epic.

the goddamn batman

02-22-2009, 11:18 AM

Beckinsale seems to be the queen of comic films these days.

How unfortunate for comic films.

Also? Really? She's the queen of comic films? What's she even been in recently?

NickGuy

02-22-2009, 11:46 AM

Wow, I can't believe he's not smart enough to see it's not Sandra Bullock. The sad thing is I don't think this guy is joking.

And seeing as Catwoman has been white for over 60+ years in nearly all incarnations, and we had a Catwoman movie that didn't live up to previous portrayals, it's probably best to keep things the way they are. :wink:

I was kidding, fool. should i have put sarcasm tags or a smiley face? would that have convinced you of my rapier wit?

and we havent had a pure white catwoman for 60 years, what the hell are you talking about? she was black in year one, and I remember reading another catwoman solo book where she was black, or at least very very tan. Im trying to find it so i can remember the title but i want to say it was by darwyn cooke.

NickGuy

02-22-2009, 11:50 AM

She is not black in Year One, nor in any other Batman story except the Adam West tv show.

well then shes very very tan. either way, I think a darker skinned femme fatale would be sexier and more interesting....imagine all the possibilities for storytelling that opens up.

Catwoman is a sexy femme fatale that clearly makes batman nervous...she represents a grown up maturity that batman doesnt have. Throw in the fact that if shes darker, she wouldnt be the typical white bimbo floozy that batman hangs out with. she would make him nervous and ultimately hurt him, but bats is so attracted to her he keeps coming back, no matter what the cost. She is able to flip the tables on him.

Thats how i think catwoman should always be portrayed.

GRANT!

02-22-2009, 12:02 PM

Well, Year One was done after DKR and Miller had much more creative freedom after DKR. And he was relaunching the continuity, whereas DKR was in continuity at the time of its release.

What about All Star? He's playing fast and loose with the continuity there. And Catwoman is still white.

And yeah, I could have sworn I read something with Miller talking about her being black, but the hell if I can find it now.

First I've heard of it.

NickGuy

02-22-2009, 12:04 PM

the goddamn batman

02-22-2009, 12:13 PM

Miller doesn't seem to care about continuity. Even DKR and DKSA have huge continuity issues.

So, I don't think continuity is at all a way to determine what he intended in a previous work.

NickGuy

02-22-2009, 12:18 PM

tell that to the rest of the bat-fans.

the goddamn batman

02-22-2009, 12:29 PM

I'm not that into wasting my breath. :wink:

AJM

02-22-2009, 12:47 PM

First I've heard of it.

Well read the scripts that i mentioned above.

carabas

02-22-2009, 02:06 PM

well then shes very very tan.She appears in the same panel with Bruce Wayne, whose skin is far darker than hers. And her tan matches Hollie's exactly in several panels they are in together.

NickGuy

02-23-2009, 01:36 PM

She appears in the same panel with Bruce Wayne, whose skin is far darker than hers. And her tan matches Hollie's exactly in several panels they are in together.

Yeah I was going to scan some panels to argue that, but looking through, Richmond lewis' colors are very inconsistent..no one is ever shown in direct light to truly gauge their skin color. Some parts selina looks african american and other parts she looks white. so its eh. either way, Id like to see a dark skinned lady play catwoman. thats my vote.

celticguy

02-23-2009, 02:01 PM

Ideally I'd prefer that there be no Catwoman in the third film but the studio probably wants a woman in the story so I wouldn't be surprised if even Nolan had to put Catwoman or Talia or someone in there. Talia would be more interesting as a follow up to the consequences of all the cover-ups and deception Batman got used to dealing with. Talia could represent the consequences of that by being someone (as Ra's conveniently heretofore unmentioned daughter, which would be in character for him) who can't be deceived about what happened. Given the two Batman films we've had so far I'm just not seeing a compelling story-based reason to have Catwoman where as Talia, I could see that.

Not only that Batman has met Ra and spent a lenth of time with him they can say he met her during that time and they had some connection.

Now she is back for revenge.

Also who ever saw Dawson that is a good outside the box choice. Whoever the chose for the bad guy I hope whoever is best for the story is picked not who can sell the most toys.

But I have no faith in that.

the goddamn batman

02-23-2009, 02:11 PM

You should, Nolan's said he'll only do the movie if there's a story there worth telling... and worth taking the time it would take to make another movie.

And he's going to do his own thing in between. Say what you will about his Batman movies, but the guy's got his integrity intact.

celticguy

02-23-2009, 02:13 PM

But he does not own the property, if he walks away they will do it without him.

Wenatchee the Hatchet

02-23-2009, 02:40 PM

Nolan hasn't said he's walking away and Warner Bros probably remembers what happened to the franchise when they tried switching directors for a third movie in a franchise. I think WB would rather wait for Nolan to put together a story he believes in. They'll still make him do it because studios do have that kind of power, but as thegoddamnbatman was saying, whether you like Nolan's films or not you can say he's kept his artistic integrity about things. I think everyone knows its in their financial and artistic best interests to make a third movie that both studio and director are happy to make.

Now if we're talking fears of a Nolan equivalent of Spiderman 3 I'd say there's not much to worry about. Nolan got the Batman franchise after Schumacher did his thing and it sounds like Sony decided they wanted to call shots. WB probably knows more about that stuff than we do, which might be yet another reason to let Nolan do his thing. Demanding Catwoman when there's no story-based reason for it would be like Avi Arad and Sony telling Raimi Venom needs to be in the film. We know how that turned out and WB could notice that (or not).

celticguy

02-23-2009, 03:02 PM

I am not calling his intergtiy in to question I just have seen hollywood f up more things than I can name.

More often than not i think you can blame the studios, more than the directors or writers but it is hard to say the stands. I am not in the meetings or on the set seeing who is demanding what.

Nolan and any director is as good as his next movie I will believe it is good when i see and and jusge it to be good.

the goddamn batman

02-23-2009, 03:28 PM

WB is letting him take whatever time he needs to make another great movie. They're not going to tell Nolan what to do at this point. I mean, they're letting him go make another movie first. Nolan will do what Nolan wants to do, and it'll have nothing to do with toy sales.

celticguy

02-23-2009, 03:30 PM

the goddamn batman

02-23-2009, 03:53 PM

Whoever the chose for the bad guy I hope whoever is best for the story is picked not who can sell the most toys.

But I have no faith in that.

Which was the part I addressed...

Ok you are missing my point completely and so far up Nolans ass it is embaressing.

I am bored now.

I'm up Nolan's ass because I stated what he's doing and that WB is letting him do it?

Well, whatever, then, I'm glad you're bored because if this is how you talk to people you're probably not worth my time anyway.

theNighteye

02-23-2009, 08:17 PM

Yes, they are, but he probably means she's somewhat of an attention whore. I love Angelina Jolie, but let's get someone whom isn't as popular, but is as talented. People listed like Charlize Theron, Rachel Weisz, Rhona Mitra, Scarlett Johansson, & Kate Beckinsale could also do a hell of a job. However, I wouldn't complain if Jolie did truly get cast.

thats exactly what i meant. she would grab attention away from the movie. It would just become a brangelina thing. But everyone knows i love that woman cuz she oozes cool and sexy but just not as catwoman.

theNighteye

02-23-2009, 08:22 PM

I personally see Angelina or Rachel Weisz as more Talia than Catwoman. If they do get Angelina, have her go back to her old figure. She's too darn thin now.

But I can see Kate Beckinsale in the role of Selina. Maybe even Rosario Dawson. Maybe.

Angelina Jolie would make a perfect Talia!! I would rather see her as talia than Catwoman. She looks just like talia in Batman: Hush.

Eli, The Barrow Boy

02-28-2009, 02:29 AM

Mary-Loise Parker.

pariah-1972

03-03-2009, 04:19 PM

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned her but Salma Hayek would be great in my opinion she's gorgeous and has a killer body, but also is capable of playing strong intelligent women and shes not a freaking teenager which would be really creepy.

If they do make one with Cat-woman i kinda hope she becomes more of a thief than all the other ones since that has been largely unexplored territory in the movies for her.

And i also hope they give her a replica of the modern leather cat suit with the huge googles.

And i also hope they stay away from the cat puns which i can't see working at all in Nolan's world.

I know i'm gonna regret saying this but i could even see the prostitute angle working in a Nolanverse Batman at least in the beginning.

esc0

03-03-2009, 06:25 PM

Looked through the thread and I think the best suggestion so far was Rachel Weisz.

As an aside though both Gabrielle Union and Salma Hayek are fly :eek:

ummmm -----> http://www.shadow-writer.co.uk/images/Zulay1.jpg
zulay henao

chirylbayot

03-04-2009, 02:52 PM

I like them all...:biggrin:

Testament_X

03-05-2009, 09:06 AM

Bai Ling as an asian catwoman.

esc0

03-06-2009, 10:57 AM

she's a good choice too.

carabas

03-06-2009, 06:02 PM

Bai Ling seems better suited (ha) to play Talia. Or Lady Shiva perhaps?

Andreas Tanis

03-07-2009, 10:13 AM

Gabrielle Union as Catwoman...hmm...I dunno. I can't say it's a bad idea because she's not a bad actress.

I could see Sanaa Lathan as Catwoman.

Testament_X

03-08-2009, 08:50 AM

http://images.askmen.com/galleries/actress/bridget-moynahan/pictures/bridget-moynahan-picture-2.jpgHow bout Bridget Moynahan?

Greg Anderson

03-08-2009, 09:29 AM

Gabrielle Union as Catwoman...hmm...I dunno. I can't say it's a bad idea because she's not a bad actress.

I could see Sanaa Lathan as Catwoman.

Sanaa Lathan as Catwoman? Oh yum! :biggrin:

Exo

03-08-2009, 11:31 AM

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5603/charlize.png

Charlize Theron would make a good Catwoman IMO (she's got the physique and the acting chops).

spawnonfire

03-08-2009, 01:35 PM

Charlize Theron would make a good Catwoman IMO (she's got the physique and the acting chops).
Yeah then just cut her hair like in my avatar.

hunter_peterson

03-09-2009, 12:12 AM

Hmm... great suggestion...

2-4-5_Trioxin

03-11-2009, 06:35 PM

Neither because I dont want catwoman.

It would detract from the movie to much and require focus taken away from the main storyline. I think the nolan movies of batman are perfect with just bruce and alfred. When you start adding in love/villian characters like that your adding more in and cat woman Im sure would become a staple in batmans life after that because if they just killed her off then it would be a waste to even bother with her, but once you start adding in reoccuring people like that then you have to outdo yourself next time or have even more conflict characters in to pick up the slack. Pretty soon you end up with xmen 3 or spiderman 3 where you try to put to much shit in one movie.

Batman as it is now is very good because it actually borders on the realm of being possible, you start adding people like catwoman that are love interests and bad guys then it starts getting more comic bookish.

Andreas Tanis

03-28-2009, 01:00 AM

Sanaa Lathan as Catwoman? Oh yum! :biggrin:

Yes, it'd be a total win, and would redeem the idea of a black Catwoman. Halle Berry was cool & okay, but she just didn't do as good as she could've. Sanaa Lathan....under the direction of Chris Nolan, would be amazing.

Andreas Tanis

03-28-2009, 01:02 AM

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5603/charlize.png

Charlize Theron would make a good Catwoman IMO (she's got the physique and the acting chops).

No words can truly capitivate how beautiful that woman is.....

Anywho, she is a great choice, and I'd also love to see her in the role, she's just amazing.

Slade Wilson

03-28-2009, 01:36 AM

Halle Berry, her movie was awesome ... just kidding.

My vote goes to Angelina Jolie.

Andreas Tanis

03-28-2009, 06:49 AM

I love Jolie but hope they don't chose her, she's too obvious of a choice, I want someone else whom isn't as in the spotlight as she is right now.

amidcars

04-13-2009, 01:50 AM

I changed my mind. Beth Riesgraf from Leverage should be Catwoman if Catwoman would appear in the third Batman.

BurningStarIV

04-13-2009, 08:56 AM

After seeing her in a leather outfit in the most recent episode of Dollhouse, I'm all for Eliza Dushku. She's got the right amount of cheekiness, sexuality, and agility to be my beloved Selina.

Anyone who is going to play Selina NEEDS to be able to act. She can't just be a pretty face.

strong guy79

04-13-2009, 09:36 AM

Obviously, the best actress would be <hot girl I currently think is attractive>.

And I won't even watch if <hot girl you think is attractive whom I don't like for whatever reason but still would roll over for in a second despite what I say> is in it because she's one of the worst actresses in Hollywood!

Global Honored

04-13-2009, 10:26 AM

Eva Mendes

carabas

04-13-2009, 11:10 AM

Will44

04-13-2009, 12:42 PM

The new Batman franchise has been so good. It really does need to be someone both attractive, AND who can act. That makes picking kind of hard. So my pick would be Serinda Swan. Yes, I know... she was just Zatanna in smallville. But she did a REALLY good job with it.

Global Honored

04-13-2009, 01:42 PM

Emily Blunt

AJM

04-13-2009, 02:43 PM

Has anyone seen a movie where Marion Cotillard speaks English? She was in A Good Year which was English language but i haven't seen it... i may try and 'acquire' it somehow. Plus she's in Public Enemies which comes out soon. But more importantly, she's in Nolan's next film, Inception, she's an Oscar-winning actress and she happens to be beautiful with dark hair. Nolan's worked with Christian Bale and Michael Caine on his last three films, so we know he doesn't have a problem using the same cast on different projects... i think she could work out well, i just have to hear her speak American English. Mind you - a Catwoman with a French accent could be very sexy indeed. I've seen her in a few French films and she's great.

pariah-1972

04-13-2009, 03:46 PM

The chick who's married to Micheal Douglas?

wolvie616

04-13-2009, 04:23 PM

charlize theron

she can act. that is what counts

celticguy

04-13-2009, 04:26 PM

I love how this boards has so many experts on who can act and who can't.

wolvie616

04-13-2009, 04:41 PM

I love how this boards has so many experts on who can act and who can't.

tis an opinion celtic

AJM

04-13-2009, 04:49 PM

I love how this boards has so many experts on who can act and who can't.

My suggestion won an Oscar!

pariah-1972

04-13-2009, 08:53 PM

My suggestion won an Oscar!Halley Berry won an oscar !

chipsnopotatoes

04-14-2009, 04:37 PM

Eva Green?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/eva.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/eva_green.jpg
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a288/Gugenheimer/eva297723945_c9fd16b0cd.jpg

carabas, i'm with you. i loved her vesper lynd -- intelligent and sexy. she'd be my first pick for selina

Frisky Dingo

04-14-2009, 06:38 PM

Rose Byrne

http://www.bondmovies.com/news/images/byrne.jpg

pariah-1972

04-14-2009, 06:41 PM

Rose Byrne

http://www.bondmovies.com/news/images/byrne.jpgBingo !
(ten characters)

Andreas Tanis

04-22-2009, 01:53 AM

I love how this boards has so many experts on who can act and who can't.

It's an opinion, dude, and what would a message board be without opinions? In any case, I hate that Halle Berry gets so much hate, she's not close to being as bad an actress as people say.

And if she wasn't already signed on to play Black Widow, I'd say Scarlett Johansson would be my top choice, which she was until she got the role of Black Widow.

ForeverTaskmaster

04-24-2009, 02:36 AM

The way I see it Famke Janssen is Black Widow.

Andreas Tanis

04-24-2009, 09:08 AM

Nope, I don't see it, and this isn't a thread about the Black Widow, now is it?

Matt Linton

04-26-2009, 12:53 AM

Rosario Dawson is my pick. And I'd want Catwoman to be pretty close to the Miller/Mazzucchelli and Brubaker/Cooke versions of the character.

Andreas Tanis

04-27-2009, 03:04 AM

Dawson could be good but from what I've seen of her so far I'm a bit iffy on the choice. Wouldn't be ticked if she did get cast though.

BatGuy63

04-29-2009, 08:42 PM

Rosario Dawson would be pretty good. So would Famke Janssen or Gina Bellman. Regardless of if or when Catwoman appears, this is certainly fun food for thought...

Andreas Tanis

05-26-2009, 03:10 AM

Famke Janssen actually wouldn't be a bad choice for Catwoman, I think she could pull off the role under the direction of Nolan.

But as it stands my top choice is still Charlize Theron.

Andreas Tanis

07-16-2009, 12:00 AM

pariah-1972

07-16-2009, 12:59 AM

Besides Beckinsale & Theron, Christina Hendricks is now my top choice to play Catwoman. She seems pretty talented, and she definitely has a Selina Kyle esque figure about her.

http://thefaust.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/madmenchristinahendricks_2.jpg

That's the kind of face I'd like to see as Selina Kyle/Catwoman.She's very attractive but she doesn't strike me as a Seline Kyle to me at all shes too "cute" .

I see her more as a Mary Jane Watson type.

Andreas Tanis

07-16-2009, 04:57 AM

Catwoman is one of the ultimate femme fatales of comic book history....you can't have her be "too cute".

pariah-1972

07-16-2009, 05:50 AM

Catwoman is one of the ultimate femme fatales of comic book history....you can't have her be "too cute".
Do you know what a femme fatale really is?:confused:

Maybe you don't understand what i'm trying to say...:confused:

Avenger08

07-16-2009, 07:23 AM

The only actor i could imagine actually pulling off catwoman amazingly is Rachel Weiz. Great actress, but also not SO famous that you'd think about everything else she's been in

nepenthes

07-16-2009, 07:28 AM

Rose Byrne or Alicia Keys would be at the top of my list

Jared

07-16-2009, 02:09 PM

She's very attractive but she doesn't strike me as a Seline Kyle to me at all shes too "cute" .

I see her more as a Mary Jane Watson type.

Christina Hendricks is stunning, but she has a classical, curvy figure with *huge* breasts. I mean, so big that she'd probably look absurd in a Catwoman costume. I can't imagine her climbing walls or slinking around in ventilation shafts and making it look easy.

Andreas Tanis

07-16-2009, 02:23 PM

Well, women are able to wear push down bras to make their bust look smaller, so I don't think it'd be too much of an issue, as long as they don't look too big during the Catwoman scenes.

Chiroptera

07-16-2009, 03:23 PM

Christina Hendricks is stunning, but she has a classical, curvy figure with *huge* breasts. I mean, so big that she's probably look absurd in a Catwoman costume. I can't imagine her climbing walls or slinking around in ventilation shafts and making it look easy.

Granted Nolan's trying to make it more realistic and less comic booky, but technically Christina Hendrick's body would be just right for the comic version of Selina. :tongue:

Andreas Tanis

07-16-2009, 07:29 PM

Even for a realistic version, I think she'd be perfect. Selina is supposed to be rather busty.

Mia

07-16-2009, 07:35 PM

Meghan Fox. She's foxy and she's a comic book 'fan girl'. She'd do Selina justice!

mgs

07-16-2009, 09:57 PM

http://thefaust.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/madmenchristinahendricks_2.jpg

That's the kind of face I'd like to see as Selina Kyle/Catwoman.
I dunno, she's kinda odd looking, I mean her nose looks off, and I mean she's pretty, but how would she be with short hair? Selina does not have flowing locks.

Catwoman is one of the ultimate femme fatales of comic book history....you can't have her be "too cute".
Yes, you can. Selina is a kind of hardened character. She is not soft. She has age and experience in her eyes. In that respect, she should have the knowing face of someone like Angelina Jolie.

Do you know what a femme fatale really is?:confused:

Maybe you don't understand what i'm trying to say...:confused:
I don't think he does. Sounds like he's just trying for the cutest, youngest playboy model available, regardless of acting ability.

mgs

07-16-2009, 10:01 PM

Selina is supposed to be rather busty.
No, she's not. The definitive version of Selina Kyle is NOT Jim Balent's sexed up version you know.

pariah-1972

07-16-2009, 10:03 PM

Wouldn't be hard for someone that busty to be very agile like michelle pfieffer was?
Like i said shes very pretty but she almost has dimples and she looks very innocent in the face.

Jared

07-17-2009, 03:07 PM

Several years back, before the Halle Berry atrocity was foisted upon us all, there was talk of Ashley Judd playing Catwoman. She would have been perfect. I haven't seen her in a while, not sure how she looks these days, but at the time she would have been perfect.

Pinnacle

07-17-2009, 03:54 PM

I'll cast another vote for Rose Byrne or another up and coming actress. Whoever it is needs to be young and talented if it's going to be in the Nolan universe.

Andreas Tanis

07-28-2009, 06:30 PM

I still want Hendricks in the role, and I don't think she looks too innocent, and I don't understand why her having dimples matters. I think she'd be perfect.

pariah-1972

07-28-2009, 06:56 PM

I still want Hendricks in the role, and I don't think she looks too innocent, and I don't understand why her having dimples matters. I think she'd be perfect.Umm because people associate dimples with cuteness and innocence? and Cat-woman should be strong and fierce.

Why do you think she would be so perfect for Cat-woman?

Tanjint

07-28-2009, 07:07 PM

I don't really want Catwoman in the next Batman, but the suggestion of Rachel Weisz is a good one.

QFT

10 characters like a jeph loeb story

-T

The Hammer

07-28-2009, 07:23 PM

I sorta expected Jolie to be the dominant choice in here.

It depends on how they write Catwoman. There are some fine actors in these films but if they cannot write her correctly, then why even bother?

Yawn

07-28-2009, 11:12 PM

Jolie doesn't fit Catwomen to me, in her prime she IS Talia.

Rachel Weisz is who I'd pick for Selena.

pitbull in a skirt

07-28-2009, 11:55 PM

I agree. Jolie screams Talia al Ghul. I'd much prefer her as that character than Catwoman. Its much more inspired, for one. She just has his aura about her.

Catwoman:
Charlize Theron, just as long as she doesn't pull a Aeon Flux.
Rosario Dawson, Now not very likely, but I can see her in a Batman film for some reason.

pariah-1972

07-29-2009, 12:36 AM

It's funny but her character in Wanted was sort of Talia like already.

hunter_peterson

07-29-2009, 05:29 AM

Penelope Cruz. She could pull it off.

pitbull in a skirt

07-30-2009, 12:15 AM

Penelope Cruz. She could pull it off.

Not with that accent. LOL

Crowforge

07-30-2009, 12:19 AM

How about Marilyn Manson since this is the "dark" and stupid batman.

carabas

07-30-2009, 01:13 AM

There is non-dark Batman now?

Crowforge

07-30-2009, 01:17 AM

Well there is that brave and the bold cartoon, but there is dark and there is "dark".

Sn4tcH

07-30-2009, 02:58 AM

Well there is that brave and the bold cartoon, but there is dark and there is "dark".

Like Tim Burton.

Damiean Dark

07-30-2009, 05:13 AM

Its so cliche i know but Jolie is still perfect imo to play catwoman she is easily one of the best actresses of her generation and has the added factor of having mass sex appeal.

dupersuper

07-31-2009, 10:27 PM

The more I think about Rachel Weisz as Catwoman, the more I want it to happen.

The more I think about half the women named in a Catwoman outfit, the more I mast...never mind.

Bob-el

08-02-2009, 01:03 PM

Sophie Marceau, maybe?

Penelope Cruz would be okay by me. Why couldn't Catwoman have a European flavor?

Catherine Zeta-Jones seems like a more obvious first choice than Jolie. After that movie with Connery, she's made to play a cat burglar.

comicsmetal

08-02-2009, 01:23 PM

Andreas Tanis

08-04-2009, 08:42 AM

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She is getting bit too old and her career is not as it use to be.

For me, I just don't see Catwoman in Catherine Zeta Jones, age aside.

hunter_peterson

08-04-2009, 08:52 AM

Penelope Cruz would be okay by me. Why couldn't Catwoman have a European flavor?

Exactly. Spanish chicks are hot. Also she could be both catty-nice as Selina Kyle and catty-nasty as Catwoman. I would watch that.

Rawlin67

08-04-2009, 08:59 AM

in preference, id like no Catwoman.

but if i had to choose someone to portray her, Eliza Dushku. hot badass.

Sandy Hausler

08-04-2009, 11:06 AM

No, I was not kidding. :-)
Candice Michelle is not just looks, as some people might think. I think she could really pull it off.
I think she has more talent than the females mentioned in this thread, but she doesn't get the chance to show it.

I'm not disputing you, but, out of curiosity, if she doesn't get the chance to show her talent, how do you know she has any? :confused:

Sandy Hausler

Superbeast

08-04-2009, 11:46 AM

I'm not disputing you, but, out of curiosity, if she doesn't get the chance to show her talent, how do you know she has any? :confused:

Sandy Hausler
If we are talking about Candice Michelle who was in WWE until recently, her acting talents can be found on a number of softcore porn DVDs including one where I believe she does the pool boy.

Triforce

08-06-2009, 04:13 AM

Megan Fox is the correct answer. ;-)

CountAchilles

08-06-2009, 05:50 AM

I'd like to go with Olivia Wilde or maybe,Eliza Dushku.

Chiroptera

08-06-2009, 07:33 AM

Megan Fox is the correct answer. ;-)

Dear sweet mother of god no!

Goshin

08-06-2009, 07:46 AM

Not Halle Berry Thats For Damn Sure

pgonzo98

08-07-2009, 07:49 AM

although candace michelle is incredibly fine she can't act. rachel weisz on the other hand...:biggrin: :biggrin:

dupersuper

08-08-2009, 01:28 AM

Megan Fox is the correct answer. ;-)

Is the question now who could Bruce talk into a 3-way with he and Selina?

The Xenos

08-08-2009, 10:07 PM

although candace michelle is incredibly fine she can't act. rachel weisz on the other hand...:biggrin: :biggrin:
And funny enough Weisz's husband almost directed Batman Begins / Year One. That one works for me.

Andreas Tanis

08-11-2009, 07:30 PM

I'm very glad some people here aren't casting directors.

Megan Fox as Catwoman? Are you serious? I love Megan Fox & all, but she's no Catwoman, at least not now. All she could bring to the role would be her looks, but acting wise she wouldn't be able to deliver. Plus, she's too young to be opposite Bale's Batman.

Jared

08-12-2009, 12:34 AM

Exactly. Spanish chicks are hot. Also she could be both catty-nice as Selina Kyle and catty-nasty as Catwoman. I would watch that.

Along those lines, I think Paz Vega could work as Selina or Talia.

http://images.askmen.com/galleries/actress/paz-vega/pictures/paz-vega-picture-1.jpg

pgonzo98

08-12-2009, 03:14 AM

talia to be sure... so so fine...

pitbull in a skirt

08-15-2009, 09:42 PM

Exactly. Spanish chicks are hot. Also she could be both catty-nice as Selina Kyle and catty-nasty as Catwoman. I would watch that.

Her accent isn't 'hot' to me, just distracting.

Its so cliche i know but Jolie is still perfect imo to play catwoman she is easily one of the best actresses of her generation and has the added factor of having mass sex appeal.

Her name will overshadow the character and project, unfortunately. Whereas since Talia is far lesser known, it wouldn't be a problem if she were to play her.

in preference, id like no Catwoman.

but if i had to choose someone to portray her, Eliza Dushku. hot badass.

Is Eliza Dushku really capable to hold her own next to Christian Bale?

/than again, Nolan did cast Katie Holmes in Batman Begins.

Andreas Tanis

08-21-2009, 06:52 PM

Her accent isn't 'hot' to me, just distracting.

Her name will overshadow the character and project, unfortunately. Whereas since Talia is far lesser known, it wouldn't be a problem if she were to play her.

Is Eliza Dushku really capable to hold her own next to Christian Bale?

/than again, Nolan did cast Katie Holmes in Batman Begins.

Perhaps Nolan didn't expect her to do the horrible job she did. Then again, he did make up for that horrible casting choice by getting Gyllenhaal to fill in the role later on.

Protoman

08-22-2009, 11:59 AM

Mariah Carey

carabas

08-22-2009, 12:23 PM

Mariah Carey
Zombie Michael Jackson would probably do a better job.

CountAchilles

08-22-2009, 01:30 PM

Okay,how is she not Selina enough?

http://www.htzfm.com/files/htzfm/images/olivia%20wilde.jpg

Jorriss

08-22-2009, 01:53 PM

What do you guys think of Emmanuelle Chriqui or Minka Kelly in terms of the Selina Kyle look?

Jared

08-22-2009, 02:53 PM

What do you guys think of Emmanuelle Chriqui or Minka Kelly in terms of the Selina Kyle look?

Emmanuelle is too cute, too young, and not a good enough actress. I don't know who Minka is.

I'm not sure what Nolan was thinking when he cast Katie Holmes as a tough district attorney. She might have worked as a Summer Gleeson or Vicki Vale type, but she was sorely miscast in that particular role.

Aiguille

08-22-2009, 02:58 PM

Consider Selina's canonical ethnicity. She's either of Irish/Latina heritage (her father was Brian Kyle, her mother Maria was specified as being Latina) or depending on the veracity of When in Rome's insinuations that she's the illegitimate daughter of Carmine "The Roman" Falcone, she's Italian/Latina. (I'm surprised that discussions of Selina's heritage boil down to the idea that she's either white or black. There are other shades on the spectrum, people) Keep her age in the vicinity of Bale's, (b. 1974) so we don't get a weird little-girl-playing-dress-up vibe when she's interacting with him. Who fits the bill?

CountAchilles

08-22-2009, 03:15 PM

What do you guys think of Emmanuelle Chriqui or Minka Kelly in terms of the Selina Kyle look?

I don't.

Thus,I suggested Olivia Wilde.

Totoro Man

08-22-2009, 03:45 PM

Irma Vep is a sexy cat burglar in a skin tight vinyl outfit...

I dunno, they forced a love interest on Nolan in Begins, and then they let him kill her, so...

so Irma Vep is basically Catwoman. :wink: I don't see a problem with that.

hell, Maggie Cheung, even at her current age, is still better than some of the other suggestions made on this thread! :rolleyes:

pariah-1972

08-22-2009, 03:45 PM

Okay,how is she not Selina enough?

http://www.htzfm.com/files/htzfm/images/olivia%20wilde.jpg

She can Selina herself into my bedroom anytime !

pryde15

08-22-2009, 04:38 PM

She can Selina herself into my bedroom anytime !

Tell me how that works out.

Physical Appearance wise? I think Selma Blair would fit the bill, but her acting range isn't there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/nullasalus/blog/SELMA_BLAIR.jpg

Avenger08

08-22-2009, 04:57 PM

Okay, there are allot of actresses that could look the part, but someone that could actually ACT the part.

Like, someone that is at LEAST a half decent actress, and although she is, well, who she is, that totally rules out Megan Fox. :( Sorry

That is why i say Rachel Wiez.
She looks the part, and could TOTALLY act the part. She is like one of the best actresses you can find and she SHOULD play Selina Kyle

Andreas Tanis

08-22-2009, 10:28 PM

I love Selma Blair, and I think she'd likely make a great Selina Kyle. She definitely has enough acting skills.

marshal99

08-22-2009, 11:32 PM

Slackjaws_ate_my_brain

08-22-2009, 11:59 PM

I'm going with Rose Mcgowan.

http://img.listal.com/image/502037/500full-rose-mcgowan.jpg

First, she's sexy and genuinely funny, as well as being a reasonably good actor (not winning any oscars, but she certainly isn't a terrible actress)

2nd, She's not afraid to play ridiculous and over-the-top:

http://www.collider.com/uploads/imageGallery/Planet_Terror_DVD/planet_terror_movie_poster.jpg

3rd, she apparently loves money.....

http://rosemcgowan.info/images/RoseMcGowanCoverMoney.jpg
(I could see Catwoman celebrating this way after a good heist...)

4th, ummm..well, she's not afraid to pose nude (except some bullets) with Rosario Dawson on Rolling Stone :

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2007/04/rose-mcgowan-naked-rosario-dawson.jpg

All joking and goofiness aside, I think she has a certain "1950's pin up", Bettie Page meets Gil Elvgren quality to her looks, that she often mixes with an overt sexuality and quirky (and sometimes inappropriate) humor, both of which could fit the character very well.

pariah-1972

08-23-2009, 01:46 AM

Rose Mcgowan is a great choice she has that street wise edge that i would really like to see in a Cat-woman.

pariah-1972

08-23-2009, 01:48 AM

Rose Mcgowan is a great choice she has that street wise edge that i would really like to see in a Cat-woman.

Chiroptera

08-23-2009, 08:17 AM

Rose Mcgowan is a great choice she has that street wise edge that i would really like to see in a Cat-woman.

I can't believe I hadn't thought of her before now, but I agree! I would love to see Rose McGowan get the part. :biggrin:

Jorriss

08-23-2009, 08:52 AM

Gotta say no to Rose McGowan now. She got some surgery and looks strange unfortunately.

Trey

08-23-2009, 01:02 PM

Rose Byrne

http://snarkerati.com/movie-news/files/2009/04/rose-byrne.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_XUcjnRCjL2s/RrQ8mm81pWI/AAAAAAAAAII/ZovOjj8dVjo/s1600/rose_byrne_02.jpg

Andreas Tanis

08-23-2009, 01:47 PM

Like as shown by Jessica Alba , you don't need fantastic acting to be in a superhero movie as long as you looked good. :wink:

Any of the 3 models here would be good enough for me. :biggrin:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7cBBs_bggU

You forget the Fantastic Four movies were run by Fox, whereas Batman is run by a much smarter company, so it takes more than just looks to fill out a character. :wink:

Slackjaws_ate_my_brain

08-23-2009, 01:52 PM

uummm.....WB put out Batman Forever, Batman and Robin, Superman 3, Superman 4, and Superman Returns...............just throwing that out there :biggrin:

Andreas Tanis

08-23-2009, 04:22 PM

uummm.....WB put out Batman Forever, Batman and Robin, Superman 3, Superman 4, and Superman Returns...............just throwing that out there :biggrin:

Superman Returns is far from a bad movie, so why you would classify it in the same category as those other movies is beyond me. Plus, Fox has put out way more bad movies than any other company that comes to mind, but they got past it and are making great movies now. So, to put it lightly, your point is moot. :biggrin:

EZMOHR

08-23-2009, 04:42 PM

I guess if we have to have Catwoman (and even a 3rd Batman movie for that matter), I would say Marion Cotlliard as either Selina or Talia.

Slackjaws_ate_my_brain

08-23-2009, 04:43 PM

IMO WB horribly miscast Superman/Clark and Lois in 'Superman Returns". K-Space was good, but he was basically just doing Hackman. Beyond that, I found the movie to be boring and a big let-down, considering the amount of time between sequels (even though they were written out, they stilled happened) and the amount of hype involved with the film.

In any case, you're right, Fox certainly has put out some clunkers as well. I just figured I'd point out that WB isn't always (nor has always been) the most concerned with "accurate character portrayals".

CountAchilles

08-23-2009, 09:50 PM

How about.... Jennifer Morrison.

http://santiagozky.files.wordpress.com/2008/08/jennifer_morrison_2.jpg

Jared

08-24-2009, 04:12 PM

Wow. I watch House, but I never imagined Jennifer Morrison, while incredibly pretty, could be that sexy. However, I think she and Rose Bryne have the same problem, in that they don't look to be in Bale's age range at all.

Selma Blair, to be blunt, just isn't hot enough to be Catwoman. I mean, she's an attractive woman. But Selina is suppossed to be a total stunner, the kind that even rich guys are awe-struck by.