Zoë Kravitz Details Anxiety-Inducing First Audition For The Batman
Zoë Kravitz has recalled her first chemistry screen test with Robert Pattinson for The Batman, saying “it was intimidating, to say the least”. Kravitz, whose previous screen credits include both the Divergent and Fantastic Beasts films, was cast as Catwoman/Selina Kyle in October 2019 after having already voiced the character in 2017’s The Lego Batman Movie. The latest in a long line of actresses to tackle the iconic role, Kravitz is set to follow on in the footsteps of Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, Ertha Kitt, Michell Pfieffer, Halle Berry, and Anne Hathaway.
Promising a far less polished and experienced Batman than has ever been seen on screen before, director Matt Reeves has deep-dived into DC comic lore to take inspiration from several key comics including Batman: Year One, Ego and Other Tales, and The Long Halloween. Meanwhile Kravitz, in preparation for her turn the role, reportedly turned to study footage of cats and lions to help her develop her movements in collaboration with the film’s stunt coordinator. She also admitted to boning up on Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One, which she described as “super badass”.
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With only days before The Batman finally hits theaters, the film’s stars, Kravitz and Pattinson, have been busy on the film’s promotional trail and recently sat down for an interview with EW. During the discussion, Kravitz recalled her first screen test with Pattinson, and how just being asked to take off a motorcycle helmet filled her with anxiety. Check out her comments below:
«The chemistry read was really intense… Rob was wearing the Batsuit, and it was a proper camera test with the DP there and everything on a
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