Hathaway Prepared for Harley Quinn Before Nolan Revealed Catwoman Role
7 reported
Anne Hathaway said on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that she spent a week preparing to play Harley Quinn before a meeting with Christopher Nolan for “The Dark Knight Rises,” believing he was casting the Batman villain. It was not until two hours into their conversation that Nolan told her the role was Catwoman. Hathaway said she then changed her demeanor “like a psychopath” to adapt. She won the part and earned acclaim for playing Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the film. Hathaway has since worked with Nolan on “Interstellar” and the upcoming “The Odyssey,” which is scheduled for release July 17 from Universal Pictures. She has credited Nolan with saving her career amid backlash after her Oscar win for “Les Misérables,” stating that many people would not give her roles due to her toxic online identity.
What’s reported
Hathaway spent a week developing “demonic Harley Quinn energy” before the meeting, wearing jester flats and a striped top.
Nolan did not reveal the role was Catwoman until two hours into their conversation.
Hathaway described changing personalities “like a psychopath” after learning the part.
“The Dark Knight Rises” marked Hathaway’s first collaboration with Nolan.
The duo later worked together on “Interstellar” and the upcoming “The Odyssey.”
Hathaway told Vanity Fair in 2024 that Nolan gave her a role when others would not due to her toxic online identity.
“The Odyssey” is scheduled for release July 17 from Universal Pictures.
Key figures
Anne Hathaway, actress
Christopher Nolan, director
Selina Kyle/Catwoman, character
Harley Quinn, character
Dr. Amelia Brand, character in “Interstellar”
Sources: Variety
