John Doe Reports - 007 takes the lead in Fincher’s “Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” remake.
Daniel Craig signs on as Mikael Blomkvist.
It seems fatalistic that the day after JD posted his review for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo news comes from deadline.com regarding casting for the U.S. remake.
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.”
Craig does seem to be at the least a physical match for the pivotal character and is a far better choice than the rumoured casting of Brad Pitt.
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.
In the running for the coveted role are Aussie actresses Sophie Lowe (All Saints), Emily Browning (Sucker Punch), Sara Snook (Sleeping Beauty) and Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland). Also up for consideration are Ellen Page (Hard Candy) and Rooney Mara (A Nightmare on Elm Street).
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.
Still Mr Doe finds himself yearning for the Fairuza Balk (American History X, The Craft) from about a decade ago. She would have made the perfect Lisbeth.
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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