No Catwoman for Marion Cotillard

Christopher Nolan's selection of female leads for his third Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, is shrinking. Why? They are beginning to breed like rabbits.

First the announcement of Natalie Portman's pregnancy and now Oscar winning actress Marion Cotillard will be passing on the role of Catwoman for an entirely different role. The role of new mom.

The 25 year old Cotillard is expecting her first child with actor/filmmaker Guillaume Canet. Like Portman, there were rumors of Cotillard having a role in Batman 3 as the new Catwoman.

Well, there are still plenty of potential leading ladies on Nolan's list of potential female leads. In the meantime, congratulations to both of these fine actresses.

(via TheMarqueeBlog)

Natalie Portman Shows the Baby Bump at the People's Choice Awards

Well, it is definitely not just rumor. Natalie Portman is pregnant an engaged. The co-star and Thor love interest, pictured here at the People's Choice Awards, was seen carrying a baby bump. We're still waiting on the news of which two actors Christopher Nolan has chosen to appear in the Dark Knight Rises, but Portman is definitely out.

Anyway, this is what Portman should be looking like in a few months.

The question is, wouldn't it be interesting if she had twins and name them Luke and Leia? Causing a paradox and bringing the Star Wars prophecy of the chosen one into reality. What the heck am I talking about? Star Wars is a reality. The next Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises" begins filming May 2011. Man this is beginning to feel like forever from now.

Natalie Portman Out of the Running For Batman 3

We've seen Padme pregnant with twins in the Star Wars prequels, but this time it is real. A rep for the 29 year old Golden Globe nominated actress confirms that Natalie Portman is pregnant.

And then there were five. We previously reported that director Christopher Nolan had a list of six actresses that he was meeting with for parts as either a villain or love interest in The Dark Knight Rises. Since Natalie Portman will probably be due or there abouts the time that Batman 3 will beginning filming, she is most likely out of the running.

Portman has not released the due date of the baby or her forthcoming wedding. That's right fellas, Portman is off the market. She is engaged too.

(via TheMarqueeBlog)

Update 01/04/10: Natalie Portman who was interviewed recently by Entertainment Weekly was asked about her possible role in The Dark Knight, What was her reply? "Oh, I don't know anyhting about that." The fact that she is now pregnant leaves Natalie Portman out of the running for Batman 3. Since filming will probably begin around the time she is due.

(via People)