In a fascinating twist of fate, Anne Hathaway discussed in an interview how her career trajectory could have differed if Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man 4" had come to fruition. Best known for her role as Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises," Hathaway revealed that she was originally set to portray Felicia Hardy, also known as Black Cat, in the never-realized Spider-Man project. She speculates that had "Spider-Man 4" proceeded, she might not have been cast by Christopher Nolan, as she would have been tied to the Marvel universe. Despite the project's cancellation, she feels that the right roles find their way to the appropriate actors. Reflecting on the unpredictable nature of an acting career, Hathaway expressed an understanding that not everything is within one's control and stressed the importance of resilience in the face of setbacks.
What role was Anne Hathaway originally going to play before becoming Catwoman in 'The Dark Knight Rises'?nAnne Hathaway was originally set to play Felicia Hardy, also known as Black Cat, in the canceled "Spider-Man 4" before she was cast as Catwoman in "The Dark Knight Rises."
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Ah, the whims of Hollywood fate—Hathaway swapping black cats, from one universe to another. It just goes to show, you never know how close we are to an alternate cinematic universe where the lines of DC and Marvel blur in the most intriguing ways.
It's wild to think about the what-ifs in Hollywood, like Anne Hathaway potentially being the Marvel universe's Black Cat instead of DC's Catwoman. It's a cool reminder of how flexible and interconnected actors' careers are in the comic book movie landscape
Anne Hathaway's what if scenario with Spider-Man 4 just shows how unpredictable Hollywood can be; it's wild to think about how different superhero movies might've been if certain casting calls stuck. It's like a real-life multiverse scenario where each decision spins off a new timeline — in one, she's Black Cat, in another, she absolutely nails it as Catwoman.