The actress reveals that she met with Christopher Nolan for a role in his Batman movies, but nothing came out of it.
Who is Emily Blunt?
Emily Blunt is a British-American actress who has starred in many acclaimed films, such as The Devil Wears Prada, A Quiet Place, Mary Poppins Returns, and The Girl on the Train. She has won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for two Academy Awards.
What is The Dark Knight Trilogy?
The Dark Knight Trilogy is a series of three superhero films directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the DC Comics character Batman. The trilogy consists of Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012). The films are widely regarded as some of the best and most influential in the genre, featuring Christian Bale as Batman, Heath Ledger as the Joker, and Anne Hathaway as Catwoman.
How did Emily Blunt lose her role in The Dark Knight Trilogy?
In a recent episode of the Happy Sad Podcast, Emily Blunt revealed that she had a brief meeting with Christopher Nolan for a role in his Batman movies, but nothing came out of it. She said, “I met him very briefly, but I don’t think I was right.” She did not specify which role she was considered for, but denied that it was Catwoman, which was played by Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises.
Why did Emily Blunt not act in a superhero movie yet?
Emily Blunt has been linked to several roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, such as Black Widow, Captain Marvel, and Invisible Woman, but she has not yet appeared in a superhero movie for Marvel or DC. She has expressed her lack of interest in the genre, saying, “I don’t like them. I really don’t. It’s not to say that I wouldn’t want to play one, I just don’t like what they stand for.” She also said that she prefers more original and challenging roles, rather than being part of a franchise.
What is Emily Blunt working on now?
Emily Blunt is currently working on Oppenheimer, a biographical thriller directed by Christopher Nolan, which depicts the story of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who was appointed to work on the Manhattan Project and design the atomic bomb. Blunt plays the role of Kitty Oppenheimer, the wife of the physicist. The film also stars Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Florence Pugh, and Rami Malek. The film is set to release on July 21, 2024.
Emily Blunt is one of the most talented and versatile actresses in Hollywood, who has proven her skills in various genres and roles. However, she has missed out on some opportunities to be part of the superhero craze, which has dominated the box office for the past decade. She has revealed that she lost a role in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy, which is considered one of the best superhero movies ever made. She has also expressed her disinterest in the genre, and has chosen to work on more original and challenging projects, such as Oppenheimer, which reunites her with Nolan.