So, news out of Batman world has Maggie Gyllenhaal being casted as Rachel Dawes in The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins.
I have to say I’m a little torn on this. For one, I must say that I like Maggie. Despite the fact that she looks like a cross between her brother Jake and a Cabbage Patch Kid, she is a very talented actress. She will bring a lot to the role.

Having said that I’m a little disappointed Katie Holmes isn’t returning. Not that she is going to be confused with the Meryl Streeps or Katerine Hepburns of the world, but she was adequate enough in the first one, not to mention the fact that she looks good. One of the things that makes the Spiderman movies great is that all the principal characters have been together. I love that. I guess the silver lining is at least it’s this character and not that of Batman, or Alfred, or Gordon, or even Lucius Fox (I love Morgan Freeman by the way). So I don’t know if Tom wouldn’t let her or maybe she doesn’t feel up to it w/ a baby at home, but she should have done this movie. But, what can ya do. This movie still has all the potential to completely kick ass, and I can’t wait for it!