Tattoo's Noomi Rapace Nabs Lead Role in Sherlock Holmes 2« FirstShowing.net

Ever since the SwedishMillennium Trilogy, which starts up withThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, started making its way to the US earlier this year, actressNoomi Rapacehas been a increasingly hot commodity in Hollywood. Rapace starred as Lisbeth in the trilogy of films but hasn't been in much else; Rooney Mara isplaying the samecharacter in David Fincher's US remake. Although she's being considered for many major roles in lots of Hollywood projects,Heat Visionreports that the Swedish actress has nabbed the lead female role in Guy Ritchie'sSherlock Holmes 2sequel to the period piece action blockbuster from late last year.

Rapace's role in the sequel isn't revealed, or as THR says, it's"shrouded in mystery."Though they think she might be playing a French Gypsy. I'm guessing this means Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler won't be back? Robert Downey Jr. will return as Holmes, Jude Law will return as Dr. Watson, and word is the villain will be the popular character known asProfessor Moriarty. Additionally, Holmes' brother Mycroft will make an appearance. Warner Bros is hoping to start production later this year as they'd like to haveSherlock Holmes 2ready for release in exactly two years from the original inDecember 2011. Rapace is talented, but will this help sell the movie? Does anyone outside of the industry actually know who she is?What do you think?

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