Counting Catwomen Add Anne Hathaway

I just read over at Has Boobs, Reads Comics that Anne Hathaway has been chosen to play Selina Kyle in the next Christopher Nolan Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. Tom Hardy is to play Bane. I am not a fan of the double villain tag team films but since they only say she is to play Selina Kyle then purr-haps she will not become Catwoman until another installment? I know I would not be the only fan out there hoping for as much Catwoman as possible in the franchise.

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Can’t help but wonder where Sheldon from Big Bang Theory would place her in his line up when he is counting Catwomen?

Here’s the official word (aka Press Release).

BURBANK, CA, January 19, 2011 – 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.