Anne Hathaway Audition for “The Dark Knight Rises”: From S*xy Harley Quinn to Captivating Catwoman

Anne Hathaway Surprising Audition for “The Dark Knight Rises”: From Harley Quinn to Catwoman

Anne Hathaway’s journey in Hollywood has been marked by impressive performances across various genres. As one of the celebrated actresses in the industry, her versatility extends to action sequences, garnering her a dedicated fan base. However, even amidst her successes, there was a moment of auditions that turned into a memorable mix-up involving acclaimed director Christopher Nolan and iconic roles in the Batman trilogy’s final installment, “The Dark Knight Rises.”

From her breakout in “The Princess Diaries” to rom-coms and superhero flicks, Hathaway has showcased her prowess in diverse roles. Her foray into method acting has also enamored audiences, making her craft stand out.

In 2012, Hathaway made her DC debut as Catwoman in “The Dark Knight Rises,” leaving a lasting impression. Yet, her audition journey was initially poised for a different character—none other than the mischievous villain, Harley Quinn. Sharing her experience during an interview with BBC Radio 1, the actress recounted a humorous incident involving a wardrobe choice that aligned more with Quinn’s vibrant persona than Selina Kyle’s.

Describing her initial interaction with Christopher Nolan, Hathaway reminisced, “That was the initial meet with Chris.” She continued, “I came in and I had this lovely Vivian Westwood kind of beautiful but mad tailoring top with stripes going everywhere, and I wore these flat kind of Jokery looking shoes. And I was just trying to give Chris these crazy little smiles.”

However, the revelation soon followed, as Hathaway revealed, “And then about an hour into it, he goes, ‘I’m sure that I don’t have to tell you this, but it’s Catwoman.’ I was like, ‘Shifting into a different gear right now.'” Despite the unexpected twist, Hathaway continued her audition, momentarily pondering her outfit choice.

Reflecting on the audition process, Hathaway humorously shared, “I kind of thought the auditions would be a few weeks later, but it was months. And I knew I was gonna be brought in to do the final audition, so then it was nice because then I was like, ‘Ok, now I know who this is.'”

Ultimately, Hathaway’s attire didn’t deter her from landing the iconic role, and her portrayal as Catwoman is widely regarded as a success. “The Dark Knight Rises” featured Christian Bale in the lead role of Batman, and Margot Robbie later took on the role of Harley Quinn in “Suicide Squad.”