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July 26th 2010 23:00
Daniel Craig signs on as Mikael Blomkvist.
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Daniel Craig plays the remake game
According to the site, the current James Bond turned Cowboy who fights Aliens, Daniel Craig will be assuming the role of blood hound investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist in the mystery thriller.
Deadline.com goes on to say –
“Juggling between three studios, Craig will be able to make the movies. Essentially, he will begin work on the first film in Sweden, as soon as he removes his cowboy hat from shooting Cowboys and Aliens in the early fall. Scheduling was coordinated between Dragon Tattoo-maker Sony Pictures Entertainment, DreamWorks partners Stacey Snider and Steven Spielberg--who were flexible on the Cowboys and Aliens schedule--and James Bond rights holders Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson. The latter situation was tougher because of the uncertainty over when the next Bond film will get made--probably with Sam Mendes directing--because of MGM's paralysis. CAA made Craig's deal.”
The original Mikael, Michael Nyvist
Not that John Doe has made a decision regarding his feelings about the David Fincher (Fight Club) directed project adapted by Steve Zallian, but it does have a Se7en meets Zodiac vibe that seems to fit his style.
The bigger question that remains is who will play the titular hacker female who has men that hate her. The part of Lisbeth Salander is the hottest casting call in Hollywood and the latest rumors see a shortlist of 6 contenders vying for the spotlight.
Emily Browning may become Lisbeth.
None of these really impress Johnny as being able to pull off what Noomi Rapace did in the original adaptation. Admittedly though they haven’t had that much experience on screen for an objective call.
John Doe favourite Fairuza Balk looks the part without trying
So readers, Who do you think would make a good Lisbeth Salander?
The remake is due in cinemas through Sony pictures on December 11th 2011.
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Comment by ShaunK
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Comment by David O'Connell
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Poor bastard. I guess the cheques are some consolation.
I still say give the Salander role to Carey Mulligan. She's the real deal.
Comment by Jason King
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I also saw an interview with Kristen Stewart while she was in Australia and I know she is also up for contention. While I am not the biggest fan of hers I know she can act and my god does she already have Salander's attitude
Comment by JohnDoe
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Hi David,
Agreed Craig is treated like a commodity...that's stardom for you. He does have the look and presence to fill Mikael's shoes.
As for actresses as Lisbeth, Rose Byrne would be high on my list.
Carey Mulligan, certainly not adverse to the idea.
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Not that I'm a huge fan but I think Kristen Stewart could pull it off too..not sure if she is in contention anymore but her role in Into The Wild proved she can play subtle.
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Any casting suggestions?
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