First look at Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander | Movie News

First look at Rooney Mara as Lisbeth Salander
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by: Mike Sampson Sep. 7, 2010

Call me a heretic, call me what you will. Say I'm old fashioned, say I'm over the hill. But THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO was a total bore. Like everyone else, I got the book and read it, but unlike everyone else, I mostly hated it. I haven't felt this out of the loop since the LORD OF THE RINGS debacle of the early 2000s. So I'm not sure I really care whether or not Rooney Mara is a dead ringer for Lisbeth Salander, the book's heroine, but I know many of you do. And now Mara has been spotted in Lisbeth gear while motorcycle training for the film.

Actual filming on DRAGON TATTOO isn't scheduled to begin production until October after director David Fincher wraps up his responsibilities on THE SOCIAL NETWORK but Mara is doing some prep work and this gives you an idea of what to expect. This isn't her actual costume from the film but she does have the haircut and pale complexion down pat. Check out a sampling below and click on any of the pics to head to RooneyMara.net (she has her own .net?) to see more.

Source: RooneyMara.net

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8:14PM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Not what I was expecting. At all.
Not what I was expecting. At all.
 
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Can Ispeak To Ken
1:22PM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Oh God!
I hope there isn't a sex scene between Daniel Craig and this girl..... that shit would be awkward.
I hope there isn't a sex scene between Daniel Craig and this girl..... that shit would be awkward.
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8:14PM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
In the book there is...
In the book there is...
 
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SpartanTooTall
11:36AM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
FFS
She was hands down the worst part of the Elm Street remake, and there was a fuck load wrong with that. Its like she was in the movie because she lost a bet. Of all the genuinely talented actresses out there, why her? And for such a great character too. Its like is Tommy Wiseau played Eric Draven in The Crow remake. Ballz to that man. Should of been Olivia Wilde.
She was hands down the worst part of the Elm Street remake, and there was a fuck load wrong with that. Its like she was in the movie because she lost a bet. Of all the genuinely talented actresses out there, why her? And for such a great character too. Its like is Tommy Wiseau played Eric Draven in The Crow remake. Ballz to that man. Should of been Olivia Wilde.
 
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Elessar83
4:32AM on 09/08/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Saw the movie
I liked the movie, but it wasn't jaw droppingly great, which I felt was due to the script Some things about the film felt hastily thrown together, even at almost three hours long, but all in all, it was still a good film. This is the perfect kind of film for Fincher: a slow burning thriller where the violence isn't stylized but very hard hitting and gruesome. Infernal Affairs was a great movie...
I liked the movie, but it wasn't jaw droppingly great, which I felt was due to the script Some things about the film felt hastily thrown together, even at almost three hours long, but all in all, it was still a good film. This is the perfect kind of film for Fincher: a slow burning thriller where the violence isn't stylized but very hard hitting and gruesome. Infernal Affairs was a great movie too, and many could argue that Martin Scorsese's remake was pointless, but The Departed was better in my book. This could also be the case here with Fincher.
 
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10:53PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Just saw it yesterday
I really liked it. Noomi Rapice was born to play Lisbeth. This Mara chick I am not game for. Although, I can see Daniel Craig in the role of the journalist to a tee. No need for Fincher to be making his version of this. The Swedes make some awesome flicks! If you can't take the subtitles wait till a dubbed over version comes out. I got that with OLD BOY...one of the best movie experiences I...
I really liked it. Noomi Rapice was born to play Lisbeth. This Mara chick I am not game for. Although, I can see Daniel Craig in the role of the journalist to a tee. No need for Fincher to be making his version of this. The Swedes make some awesome flicks! If you can't take the subtitles wait till a dubbed over version comes out. I got that with OLD BOY...one of the best movie experiences I had...or go learn the language. No wonder this country is going down the toilet...not only are we lazy...we steal everyone elses good ideas, but as of now I'm against the Fincher version, but ultimately will go see it to compare, but for Chrissake Hollywood, how bout some originality for once. At least sack up to make a Halo movie or something...if not, then I'll learn Swede.
 
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wolverinerpt
10:52PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Just saw it yesterday
I really liked it. Noomi Rapice was born to play Lisbeth. This Mara chick I am not game for. Although, I can see Daniel Craig in the role of the journalist to a tee. No need for Fincher to be making his version of this. The Swedes make some awesome flicks! If you can't take the subtitles wait till a dubbed over version comes out. I got that with OLD BOY...one of the best movie experiences I...
I really liked it. Noomi Rapice was born to play Lisbeth. This Mara chick I am not game for. Although, I can see Daniel Craig in the role of the journalist to a tee. No need for Fincher to be making his version of this. The Swedes make some awesome flicks! If you can't take the subtitles wait till a dubbed over version comes out. I got that with OLD BOY...one of the best movie experiences I had...or go learn the language. No wonder this country is going down the toilet...not only are we lazy...we steal everyone elses good ideas, but as of now I'm against the Fincher version, but ultimately will go see it to compare, but for Chrissake Hollywood, how bout some originality for once. At least sack up to make a Halo movie or something...if not, then I'll learn Swede.
 
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8:36PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I haven't read the book but this character is supposed to be a sexy badass right? I am not getting that from these pictures. Can someone explain this fad to me or why I should even care about this series? Beyond Fincher directing it this is personally the most un appealing project he's ever been involved in and before this we have to sit through the Facebook movie. Is D.F. now determined to try...
I haven't read the book but this character is supposed to be a sexy badass right? I am not getting that from these pictures. Can someone explain this fad to me or why I should even care about this series? Beyond Fincher directing it this is personally the most un appealing project he's ever been involved in and before this we have to sit through the Facebook movie. Is D.F. now determined to try to make super uninteresting fads cool?
 
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Sfpsycho415
5:30PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Just watch the Swedish movie.
I didn't read the book, nor care to, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the movie. The lead actress Noomi Rapace was amazing and people should just watch that one. Get over your fear of subtitles. This English adaptation is useless, as is the remake of Let the Right One In.
I didn't read the book, nor care to, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the movie. The lead actress Noomi Rapace was amazing and people should just watch that one. Get over your fear of subtitles. This English adaptation is useless, as is the remake of Let the Right One In.
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wolverinerpt
10:53PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Didn't read your post until after I posted mine, but I'm in total agreement.
Didn't read your post until after I posted mine, but I'm in total agreement.
 
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5:54PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Could not agree more.
Could not agree more.
 
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MidnightAngel
3:59PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is a novel for hispters. Now the person playing Lisbeth Salander for the remake now they blew it.
The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo is a novel for hispters. Now the person playing Lisbeth Salander for the remake now they blew it.
 
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im_crazy_for_it
3:55PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Yeah I totally did not enjoy the Lord of the Rings movies. I thought they were sort of boring... Maybe I liked the first one. I don't know... I tried the book, too... just nothing.
Yeah I totally did not enjoy the Lord of the Rings movies. I thought they were sort of boring... Maybe I liked the first one. I don't know... I tried the book, too... just nothing.
 
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JimmyArrow
3:17PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
All right, I guess
I agree that the books and movies (or at least the first one, which is the only I saw) are overrated but aren't necessarily bad, and I don't feel it's a crime to replace Noomi Rapace either. She was good but not "so good I can't see anyone else play the part" good.
I agree that the books and movies (or at least the first one, which is the only I saw) are overrated but aren't necessarily bad, and I don't feel it's a crime to replace Noomi Rapace either. She was good but not "so good I can't see anyone else play the part" good.
 
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Tyson J.
3:06PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That's some pretty big fail right there.
That's some pretty big fail right there.
 
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Freeden
2:40PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Never read the book, but I saw the film and thought it was great. Lisbeth is a great protagonist. Sure, there are plenty of tough females, but I like the multi-faceted Lisbeth, and Noomi was fantastic as the character. Not so sure about Rooney. But I trust Fincher, so we'll see.
Never read the book, but I saw the film and thought it was great. Lisbeth is a great protagonist. Sure, there are plenty of tough females, but I like the multi-faceted Lisbeth, and Noomi was fantastic as the character. Not so sure about Rooney. But I trust Fincher, so we'll see.
 
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Bigger Boat
12:17PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Good LORD, I hope they bought enough sunblock.
Good LORD, I hope they bought enough sunblock.
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3:56PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
hahaha
hahaha
 
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SoundGirl
12:11PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I know nothing about this book at all. Probably because I don't buy books from airports... or pharmacies.
I know nothing about this book at all. Probably because I don't buy books from airports... or pharmacies.
 
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spiderfan11
12:09PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Wow, what's with all the negativity for this movie/book all of the sudden? I was one of those in the minority for disliking LOTR as well, but unlike you I'm looking forward to this series. Sure the book drags a little, but this can be EASILY cleaned up and cut down for the movie. I think people should give this a chance before they rip it to shreds. I believe in David Fincher, he hasn't...
Wow, what's with all the negativity for this movie/book all of the sudden? I was one of those in the minority for disliking LOTR as well, but unlike you I'm looking forward to this series. Sure the book drags a little, but this can be EASILY cleaned up and cut down for the movie. I think people should give this a chance before they rip it to shreds. I believe in David Fincher, he hasn't delivered a dud yet, and I don't think he will with this one either.
 
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11:43AM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Just the fact that her name consists of two surnames is enough for me to dislike her.
Just the fact that her name consists of two surnames is enough for me to dislike her.
 
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11:27AM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
How they went from Noomi Rapace to Rooney Mara shows Fincher was obviously guided by his cock. No thanks Fincher apologists.
How they went from Noomi Rapace to Rooney Mara shows Fincher was obviously guided by his cock. No thanks Fincher apologists.
 
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11:00AM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
All I know is...
...Noomi Rapace could kick this little waif's ass.
...Noomi Rapace could kick this little waif's ass.
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Mark_Rumsfield
11:15AM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
True, but in the book, Lisbeth Salander was described as a little waif so Rooney Mara is a more accurate depiction of the character. But, there's a flaw in the book, because it severely strains credibility that a little waif would be as tough as Lisbeth Salander is supposed to be, so in that respect, Noomi Rapace was a better choice. That said, I really don't like this character at all, so I ...
True, but in the book, Lisbeth Salander was described as a little waif so Rooney Mara is a more accurate depiction of the character. But, there's a flaw in the book, because it severely strains credibility that a little waif would be as tough as Lisbeth Salander is supposed to be, so in that respect, Noomi Rapace was a better choice. That said, I really don't like this character at all, so I have no preference who plays her.
 
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Mark_Rumsfield
10:43AM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
I completely agree with Mike Sampson. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (the book, and the Swedish movie adaptation) are incredibly overrated in my opinion. The book had all one dimensional bland characters with the exception of Lisbeth Salander, who was a cartoon character. The plot was a generic crime thriller/mystery that brought absolutely nothing new to the genre. I was very annoyed with...
I completely agree with Mike Sampson. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (the book, and the Swedish movie adaptation) are incredibly overrated in my opinion. The book had all one dimensional bland characters with the exception of Lisbeth Salander, who was a cartoon character. The plot was a generic crime thriller/mystery that brought absolutely nothing new to the genre. I was very annoyed with the constant speculation about who would play Lisbeth Salander in the American remake because this character was not deserving of all the talk or hype in my opinion. And A LOT of my favorite young actresses were supposedly up for the part so I felt irritated that any of them might wind up in this movie. Luckily, they cast Rooney Mara, who I'm unfamiliar with. Nothing against her or Fincher for making the movie but I have absolutely no interest in it.
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redjoe84
5:53PM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
...Yet you managed to find the time to read through this article and post the longest comment in here... I say you do have interest in it, or you need to find a better way to fill your time.
...Yet you managed to find the time to read through this article and post the longest comment in here... I say you do have interest in it, or you need to find a better way to fill your time.
 
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JohnSpartan
10:39AM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Agreed
Totally agree on this book. I actually think the movie will be good though because they will cut out all the droning on and on garbage and only use the pertinent parts and good sequences. For once Hollywood cutting out 80% of a book when making a movie adaptation will be a good thing!
Totally agree on this book. I actually think the movie will be good though because they will cut out all the droning on and on garbage and only use the pertinent parts and good sequences. For once Hollywood cutting out 80% of a book when making a movie adaptation will be a good thing!
 
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The_Soloist
9:55AM on 09/07/2010 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Sampson, I'm with you. I'm sure the book and movie are great, is just that I have no idea what all the hype is around this movie.
Sampson, I'm with you. I'm sure the book and movie are great, is just that I have no idea what all the hype is around this movie.
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