Anne Hathaway spent week preparing as Harley Quinn before meeting Nolan
Originally published Jul 7, 2026
By Zack Sharf · Variety
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Key points
- Anne Hathaway spent a week preparing as Harley Quinn before meeting Christopher Nolan.
- She believed Nolan was considering her for the role of Harley Quinn in 'The Dark Knight Rises.'
- Nolan did not reveal that the meeting was for Catwoman until two hours into their conversation.
Anne Hathaway revealed on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast that she spent a full week preparing for a meeting with Christopher Nolan, believing he was considering her for the role of Harley Quinn in 'The Dark Knight Rises.' She discovered during their two-hour conversation that the meeting was not for the role of Harley Quinn. The details highlight the intensity of the audition process and the surprise element of the meeting.
Read the original story: Variety — by Zack Sharf