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Brian Damage · 03-09-2007, 11:38 PM

Maggie Gyllenhaal is in final talks to replace Katie Holmes in the Batman Begins sequel.

The new mom became an instant favorite to take on the Rachel Dawes character in The Dark Knight after Holmes quit the role shortly after becoming Mrs. Tom Cruise.

Director Christopher Nolan tells The Hollywood Reporter, "I'm extremely excited to work with an actress of Maggie's caliber, and she's a great addition to the cast."

Cameras will role on the film, which stars Christian Bale as the comic book hero, this spring. The film will be released in 2008.

catlover79 · 03-10-2007, 12:00 AM

I'm glad Katie isn't returning to Batman. She and Christian Bale had absolutely NO chemistry. Hopefully Maggie can bring that certain spark to the movie.

Liza · 03-10-2007, 12:32 AM

Thank you Jesus! I love Maggie and I just can't stand Katie. Katie Holmes actually can act, but you'd never guess it to watch Batman Begins. Nobody wanted to see Katie back for the sequel.

Max Whittaker · 03-10-2007, 02:39 AM

And plus.... Maggie is pretty....

TJL · 03-10-2007, 06:09 AM

Katie quit the role? I doubt it. IMO, I don't think she was invited back.

catlover79 · 03-10-2007, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Katie quit the role? I doubt it. IMO, I don't think she was invited back.

I think you're right on the money.

tdf4077 · 03-10-2007, 01:58 PM

Thank god! Maggie can act and is pretty. Katie's kinda creepy IMO (probably too much time around her "husband")

Central Perk · 03-10-2007, 05:48 PM

I dislike recasting because it makes films less believable. I don't really want Katie back so her character could be killed off. Maggie could then play a new love interest.

Janice · 03-10-2007, 06:43 PM

I think Maggie's a good actress, but I don't think she's good looking. She has a nice figure, but her face is average, at best. Katie is pretty, in my opinion anyway.

Brian Damage · 03-10-2007, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I think Maggie's a good actress, but I don't think she's good looking. She has a nice figure, but her face is average, at best. Katie is pretty, in my opinion anyway.

I tend to agree, I think Maggie is fugly. I think her brother Jake is better looking than her.

I was really hoping for Rachel McAdams for the role. Ah well.

Central Perk · 03-11-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I tend to agree, I think Maggie is fugly. I think her brother Jake is better looking than her.

I was really hoping for Rachel McAdams for the role. Ah well.

Rachel McAdams would be a good choice. Maggie would probably be better suited for the role of Harley Quinn. I think Christina Ricci would be another good choice for that character as well, but I doubt they'll even include Harley in the film.

Brian Damage · 03-11-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Central Perk

Rachel McAdams would be a good choice. Maggie would probably be better suited for the role of Harley Quinn. I think Christina Ricci would be another good choice for that character as well, but I doubt they'll even include Harley in the film.

I absolutely love that idea. Maggie would make a great Harley Quinn. In actuality, Jake Gyllenhaal would've made a better Joker than Heath Ledger.

TJL · 03-11-2007, 05:38 AM

I'm really surprized they are bringing back the character for the sequel.
In the previous Batman movies, the girl/love interest character was always different.
But I guess they have more territory they want to explore with the Bruce/Rachel relationship.
Actually, since Rachel knows that Bruce is Batman, it may make things more intersting.

Central Perk · 03-11-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I absolutely love that idea. Maggie would make a great Harley Quinn. In actuality, Jake Gyllenhaal would've made a better Joker than Heath Ledger.

I trust Christopher Nolan and think Heath Ledger will do well. I'm also interested to see Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent. I hope Nolan will include a couple more female characters as the story progresses. I wouldn't mind seeing Harley Quinn, Talia, or even Catwoman. I just think that it would be a mistake to introduce Batgirl or Robin. They would just make the series too campy, imo.

catlover79 · 03-11-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I absolutely love that idea. Maggie would make a great Harley Quinn. In actuality, Jake Gyllenhaal would've made a better Joker than Heath Ledger.

I don't exactly see Heath Ledger as the Joker either, but I'll withhold judgement until I actually see the movie. When is it supposed to come out, btw??

03-09-2007, 11:38 PM	#1
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03-10-2007, 01:58 PM	#7
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03-10-2007, 12:32 AM	#3
Liza BestYearsofOurLives Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 24, 2001 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 6,537	Thank you Jesus! I love Maggie and I just can't stand Katie. Katie Holmes actually can act, but you'd never guess it to watch Batman Begins. Nobody wanted to see Katie back for the sequel.

03-10-2007, 05:48 PM	#8
Central Perk ~~~~~ Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 10, 2002 Posts: 4,553	I dislike recasting because it makes films less believable. I don't really want Katie back so her character could be killed off. Maggie could then play a new love interest.

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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I think Maggie's a good actress, but I don't think she's good looking. She has a nice figure, but her face is average, at best. Katie is pretty, in my opinion anyway.

03-11-2007, 05:38 AM	#13
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I'm really surprized they are bringing back the character for the sequel. In the previous Batman movies, the girl/love interest character was always different. But I guess they have more territory they want to explore with the Bruce/Rachel relationship. Actually, since Rachel knows that Bruce is Batman, it may make things more intersting.