Rosamund Pike will reportedly play Amy in Gone Girl opposite Ben Affleck

Ive always wanted Rosamund Pike to have a bigger career. Ive always liked her, even when she was terribly miscast in Die Another Day, and I liked her even more when I saw her turn in period dramas like Pride & Prejudice and An Education. I even thought she was a really good candidate to

I’ve always wanted Rosamund Pike to have a bigger career. I’ve always liked her, even when she was terribly miscast in Die Another Day, and I liked her even more when I saw her turn in period dramas like Pride & Prejudice and An Education. I even thought she was a really good candidate to play Grace Kelly in Grace of Monaco, a role that eventually went to Nicole Kidman and Botoxologist. So I’m very pleased with this news – Rosamund Pike has maybe/probably scored a major role in what I’m sure will be a major movie of an adaptation of a major bestseller.

A few weeks ago, we heard that Ben Affleck was in talks to play Nick in David Fincher’s adaptation of Gone Girl. I believe that Ben has either finalized that deal or he’s close to it. And now the Hollywood Reporter says Rosamund will be his Amazing Amy. That is… really interesting casting.

David Fincher has found his Girl.

Rosamund Pike has been offered and is expected to accept the starring role opposite Ben Affleck in the 20th Century Fox mystery thriller Gone Girl, which is being co-financed 50-50 with New Regency, sources said. Neil Patrick Harris and Tyler Perry are being eyed for supporting roles.
Pike will play a wife who goes missing on her fifth wedding anniversary, as her husband (Affleck) becomes the prime suspect. Much of the story is told in flashbacks.

The British actress, who recently starred opposite Tom Cruise in Jack Reacher, landed the role that had Hollywood’s thirtysomething female set jockeying for the chance to work with Fincher. A number of actresses including Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman and Emily Blunt had been reported to be in the mix, but all were ruled out for various reasons including availability. Abbie Cornish and Olivia Wilde also had been considered.

Reese Witherspoon, who optioned the book last summer, is producing alongside Bruna Papandrea and Leslie Dixon.

The film is set to go into production in September. Author Gillian Flynn adapted the screenplay from her novel, which became one of the biggest sellers of 2012.

Pike recently shot the dramedy A Long Way Down opposite Aaron Paul. The busy actress’ upcoming films also include Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin’s What We Did on Our Holiday, Fouad Mikati’s Return to Sender and Peter Chelsom’s Hector and the Search for Happiness.

[From The Hollywood Reporter]

So, I guess the story is going to be changed around a little bit so Nick is the older husband and Amy is the younger wife? Because Amy is older in the book. But just on looks and attitude and talent, I think Rosamund is an excellent choice for Amy. Amy needs to be pretty and blonde and smaller than Nick, and she needs to know how to look innocent and sweet one second and then like the most conniving, craziest person you’ve met. I would not have bought Charlize in the role, nor Natalie Portman. Abbie Cornish has the look, I guess, but I’m not really a fan of Cornish. Emily Blunt would have been interesting, but I think Rosamund will do a better job. As for Olivia Wilde… HAHAHAHAHA. What, was Blake Lively not available for a reading?

So, overall, I don’t have huge issues with Ben as Nick and Rosamund as Amy. I think Rosamund fits the role better than Ben fits Nick, so I still have a small hope that maybe Nick will be recast. Even if it’s not, though, it should be interesting. Let’s just say a blessing that David Fincher didn’t try to shoe-horn Rooney Mara into the role. And yay for Rosamund! She’s wonderful and I hope this role redefines her career.

Photos courtesy of WENN.

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