Share

Rooney Mara joins Oldboy remake

Los Angeles - Rooney Mara has signed on for the female lead in Spike Lee's Oldboy remake.

The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo actress will reportedly star as Marie, the love interest of the main character (played by Josh Brolin) in the movie about a man who is falsely imprisoned for 15 years without knowing why, before one day being released and given the tools to fight those who kidnapped him.

The film is based on the 2004 Korean movie by Park Chan-Wook, and is being adapted by Mark Protosevich, best known for his work on I Am Legend, who will also co-produce.

Lisbeth Salander

The Dark Knight Rises star Christian Bale is also set to appear in the remake where he will play the leading villain.

Rooney - who previously had a small role in The Social Network - is preparing for the release of her first major starring role as Lisbeth Salander in The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo in December.

The 25-year-old beauty beat a number of high profile actresses including Kristen Stewart and Carey Mulligan to the role in the David Fincher-directed piece.

It will be the first of a trilogy of films and she will reprise the role in The Girl Who Played With Fire and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest.

The original novel, written by Stieg Larsson, has sold in 40 million copies in 44 countries, and all three in the series have topped the New York Times Best Seller lists.

(Photos: Wire Images)

We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE