[Tom4784]

Anne Hathaway has won the role of Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, in The Dark Knight Rises.

It was reported last week that the forthcoming movie was screen testing a number of actresses for two lead parts. Keira Knightley and Jessica Biel were also apparently in the running.

Director Christopher Nolan said: "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."

Studio Warner Bros further confirmed that Inception actor Tom Hardy will play Bane in Nolan's next Batman movie.

The helmer added of Hardy: "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."

The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to arrive in US cinemas on July 20, 2012.

Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in 1992's Batman Returns. Halle Berry portrayed the role in the 2004 film Catwoman.

Good choice, I quite like her.

[Shaun]

how imaginative.

[Marsh.]

Nobody can beat Michelle Pfeiffer's version. But I think anyone could pretty much do a better job than Halle Berry. She proved that you might look good in a catsuit but it doesn't mean your forgiven for bad acting.

[InOne]

She seems a decent choice, she has the right look.

[Niamh.]

ew no I don't like her at all and cannot imagine her as catwoman. I would have picked Keira Knightly out of the people you named

[Shaun]

I just wanted a less obvious villain, as Batman Begins did. The film was always going to get loads of attention without an obvious character coming back

[Ninastar]

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Shaun

I just wanted a less obvious villain, as Batman Begins did. The film was always going to get loads of attention without an obvious character coming back

Catwoman's not the main villain, it's apparently a comic book villain called Hugo Strange.

[Niamh.]

The next villain will have their work cut out trying to follow Heath Ledgers performance

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Dezzy

Catwoman's not the main villain, it's apparently a comic book villain called Hugo Strange.

is catwoman even a villain, I thought she was goodish

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

ew no I don't like her at all and cannot imagine her as catwoman. I would have picked Keira Knightly out of the people you named

Keira Knightley's skinny enough without sticking her in a skintight catsuit. Aw, she'd look terrible lol.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by 08marsh

Keira Knightley's skinny enough without sticking her in a skintight catsuit. Aw, she'd look terrible lol.

true but I was only picking the best of the three named Natalie Portman could be good maybe

[Tom4784]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

is catwoman even a villain, I thought she was goodish

Antihero's the best description I'd say.

[red]

Bad choice IMO should have gone to scarlet johansen or someone who's got actual boobs that can fill that cat suit, Ann is all bones

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by red

Bad choice IMO should have gone to scarlet johansen or someone who's got actual boobs that can fill that cat suit, Ann is all bones

her ass is too big for the catwoman suit though

[red]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

her ass is too big for the catwoman suit though

I'm sure they can afford to get her a suit that fits her lovely ass

[Novo]

Danneel Harris would have been my choice

[GypsyGoth]

I think Anne will make a great Catwoman.

[Iceman]

Oh god, I cant stand her, her gob is ****ign huge, she must have about 60 teeth.

[Novo]

Originally Posted by Iceman

Oh god, I cant stand her, her gob is ****ign huge, she must have about 60 teeth.

Yeah and she doesn't look like she can be very seductive either.. which is the main trait of Catwoman.. very bad choice

[Locke.]

Good choice.

[Tom4784]

I think she'll surprise people, everyone thought Heath Ledger was a terrible choice when he was announced as the Joker and look how well that turned out.

[Novo]

Originally Posted by Locke.

Good choice.

[Locke.]

Looks a bit like Nina Dobrev come to think of it

[Novo]

How in any way shape or form does she look like Nina Dobrev?