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  • Kate Mara’s Dad Has Something to Say About Her New Pixie Haircut

    Kate Mara’s dad is not exactly a fan of her new hair style.

    The Fantastic Four actress unveiled a super-short pixie haircut earlier this summer for the press tour of the film and her favorite fan is none too pleased.

    During an appearance on Live With Kelly and Michael on Tuesday, Kelly Ripa couldn’t wait to get to Mara’s new hairstyle.

    Is the style more work or less than her formerly long locks? asked Ripa.

    “Oh, less!” Mara replied. “I don’t have to wash it now, I don’t have to brush it. I love it.”

    When Ripa asked how others have reacted to the daring new look, Kate Mara said the reactions were mostly positive, save for one.

    “I got a lot of nice things,” she said, but “I got one sort of negative thing said to me. I text messaged my dad the other day saying I miss you, and his response was, I miss your hair. So, thanks Dad!”

    The stylist responsible for Mara’s new look, L’Oréal Paris hairstylist Mara Roszak, told People magazine that the actress herself was the inspiration for the bold move.

    “A pixie is something that is a major decision to do; the person has to be prepared, and she immediately owned it,” Roszak said of Kate Mara. “She has such beautiful bone structure and features, so I knew going pixie would be perfect on her. It’s something she’s always wanted to do and the response has been amazing.”

    What do you all think of Kate Mara‘s short do?

  • Kate Mara Is Insulted By Interviewer Who Doesn’t Like Her Haircut

    Kate Mara and her Fantastic Four co-stars sat down for an interview recently that somehow managed to trump all the awkward interviews we’ve seen go viral lately (namely, Amy Schumer, Cara Delevingne).

    Mara, Michael B. Jordan, and Jamie Bell sat down with Jason Bailey and Steven Rickman of Atlanta radio station Rock 100.5 to talk about their movie, and the disc jockeys had quite a bit to say; not about the actual film, but about Mara’s appearance and the fact that, while she’s white and Jordan is black, they play siblings.

    “The obvious question. From where I stand, you’re brother and sister … am I missing something? …You’re white, you’re black. How does that happen? There has to be some type of adoption thing going on.” Bailey said.

    Jordan explained that there is no backstory given on the siblings, but that it doesn’t necessarily have to be adoption. From there, the interview took a turn when Rickman said he thought Kate was “way hot” in the film Shooter, and then pointedly commented on her new short haircut.

    “I’m sorry, I know. You don’t like it, I can tell….This is a great interview,” Mara said.

    Kate Mara has changed up her hair a few times recently, moving from the long auburn locks she rose to fame with to a short blonde bob to a dark pixie cut. The former American Horror Story actress said last year that she doesn’t want her look to define her when it comes to roles.

    “I was just ready to not be — this sounds really cheesy — but I didn’t want to be defined by my hair color. My hair has always been crazy long and I was just ready to let that go,” Kate Mara said.

  • Kate Mara, David Oyelowo to Star in ‘Captive’

    Kate Mara of House of Cards fame and Selma star David Oyelowo are set to star in an upcoming true crime thriller called Captive. The film tells the story of a man–Brian Nichols–who escapes police custody and holds a woman captive in her own home. He murdered four people.

    Ashley Smith is a young mom who wrote a book about this real-life experience, called Unlikely Angel: The Untold Story Of The Atlanta Hostage Hero. Kate Mara will portray her in Captive. David Oyelowo stars as the escapee who holds her captive. Smith reportedly calmed her captor by sharing the book, A Purpose Driven Life, with him.

    Smith was struggling with addiction at the time Brian Nichols held her captive, and used some of the lessons she adapted in her fight with addiction to calm him.

    In addition to playing the role of reporter Zoe Barnes on House of Cards for one season, Kate Mara recently starred in sci-fi thriller Transcendence alongside Johnny Depp. She also starred in the reboot of the Fantastic Four.

    Paramount has recently secured the worldwide distribution rights for Captive. This means the film is headed to the big screen. Fans can look forward to seeing Kate Mara and David Oyelowo in Captive when it premieres on September 18th.

  • Kate Mara Confirms Casting in ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot

    Kate Mara confirmed in interviews this week that she has been cast in the role of the Invisible Woman in the new Fantastic Four reboot, and that she is gearing up for the role.

    The 31-year-old House of Cards actress said she was working out hard to prepare for the role, which may involve wearing figure-hugging costumes.

    “I haven’t been told anything specifically yet, but that could change once we start filming,” she said when asked by an interview at E! whether she has changed her workout routine for the role.

    Mara said she was not sure whether or not she would be wearing spandex as the Invisible Woman in the Josh Trank-directed project.

    “I don’t know that that’s a thing,” she said.

    “I think our film is going to be very different than the other one, which I never saw, but I know there was a lot of Spandex involved. I don’t know that they’re many Spandex suits in ours,” she said.

    When asked about the comic book, Mara said:

    “Well I don’t know very much about it, which is weird but true! Umm, all I know is that it’s going to be a very different take on the film, which people may not expect. I’m not really familiar with the comic books…I picked up a few when I got the part. I think we’re making a very grounded version of a superhero film. I trust Josh Trank’s vision as I was a huge fan of Chronicle.”

    Mara also dispelled rumors she was cast as Michelle Knight, the Ohio woman who was kidnapped by Ariel Castro, in an upcoming film with a tweet she sent on Wednesday. Knight, along with two other women, escaped Castro’s home in May 2013 after years of captivity.

    Mara posted a tweet on Wednesday denying the casting.

    Fantastic Four starts filming within the next few weeks. The Marvel film is scheduled for release in June 2015.

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  • Kate Mara and Her Role in the Fantastic Four Reboot

    Coming off of her performance as Zoe Barnes in the Netflix series House of Cards, Kate Mara is now stepping into comic book fame as she prepares for her role in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot.

    The film, directed by Josh Trank (Chronicle), will exist in the same world as the X-Men film series. Based on the Ultimate Fantastic Four comic, it is said to be more “grounded” than previous FF films.

    “Well, I don’t know very much about it, which is weird but true!” Mara said when questioned about the upcoming film. “Umm, all I know is that it’s going to be a very different take on the film, which people may not expect . I’m not really familiar with the comic books … I picked up a few when I got the part. I think we’re making a very grounded version of a superhero film. I trust Josh Trank’s vision as I was a huge fan of Chronicle.”

    Mara is slated to play Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, the sister of Johnny Storm/Human Torch (played by Michael B. Jordan). When asked about her costume for the film, the 31-year old American Horror Story actress said that she didn’t even know if she had one.

    (Gasp!) No spandex?

    “I think our film is going to be very different from the other one,” she said. “I know they had a lot of spandex involved in that film. I don’t know if there are as many spandex suits involved in ours … I’m not mad about it.”

    However, Mara is still keeping in shape, citing pilates and Bar Method as her first choices.

    “Well, I work out a lot!” she said. “Mentally, I need to work out or else I go crazy. … If I’m on location shooting, I run a lot. I’m a vegan and I try and eat gluten free, so it’s mostly about that. But I let myself have treats as well. I love French fries and red wine. It’s my go-to!”

    Fantastic Four will be released on June 19, 2015 with a sequel already scheduled for July 14, 2017.

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  • Kate Mara’s Star Power Is On The Rise

    Kate Mara has always been a powerful actress, but with the success of the Netflix series House of Cards, her star power is definitely on the rise.

    The 30-year-old actress has been acting for 17 years. Her first role was in Law & Order when she was 14 and over the years, she’s been one of those actresses you see over and over but can’t quite recall their name.

    She’s starred in numerous television shows and made appearances in acclaimed films like Brokeback Mountain and 127 Hours. But, she never quite broke into the spotlight.

    But, all that is changing.

    Her strong performance in House of Cards playing newspaper reporter Zoe Barnes has led to roles in some high-profile films that are in the works.

    Mara just signed on to play Sue Storm (Invisible Girl) in the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot, joining other rising Hollywood stars Michael B. Jordan (Johnny Storm/The Human Torch), Miles Teller (Dr. Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic), and Jamie Bell (Ben Grimm/The Thing).

    The project has been in development over the past five years and is expected to be one of the biggest summer blockbusters in 2015.

    Mara said working with Academy Award-winner Kevin Spacey, who plays Frank Underwood on House of Cards, is a wonderful experience and nothing like she imagined.

    “Most people have this sort of picture of him as – and I sort of did as well before I started working with him – I thought he was going to be very, very serious, and a little intimidating,” said Mara. “And that’s not my experience with him at all. He’s hilarious and with all the dramatic stuff we had to do together, he kept it light with me and I always felt really comfortable with him.”

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  • Jessica Alba Says Her Kids Hate The Paparazzi

    Clearly, Jessica Alba loves being a mom, because most interviews she gives these days she happens to slip something in about her children, so when she was told that some parents believe kissing their child on the mouth is wrong, the actress sounded confused, and said that people tend to have more rules with their pets than they do their children.

    “Really? Why?,” she asked after being told about the kissing-your-child-on-the-lip-thing. “It’s your baby. People allow dogs to lick at their mouths.”

    Additionally, the dark haired beauty said the only part she doesn’t like about being a celebrity-mom are the paparazzi, because they always snap photos and harass her when she’s out with her children.

    “It’s weird when we’re doing normal mom things and there’s paparazzi around,” she said. “That’s the only thing that makes everyone uncomfortable.”

    Another thing that made her kids uncomfortable was Alba playing the role of villain in the 2013 animated film Escape From Planet Earth, and her five year old daughter Honor was really freaked out about it, she said.

    “My daughter was three and a half when she first saw the movie and now she’s five,” Alba explained. “But she was mainly really confused about why I was playing the baddie. She was like, ‘Is she evil?’ so I said, ‘Honor, it’s just fun, it’s just a movie–it’s like playing dress up.’”

    But Honor was having no part of it, said Alba. “Why does she have to be bad?” the five year old asked. “Next time, can you play the nice one. I couldn’t really tell her that it was actually fun to play the baddie.”

    As far as the new version of Fantastic Four being released on the big screen in the near future, Alba says she thinks it’s a wonderful thing. She played the character of the Invisible Woman in the 2005 release of the film.

    “I think it’s great they’re doing another Fantastic Four,” she said. “I love that comic book series. I think it’s such a sweet story about family and camaraderie and everyone using their strengths together for the greater good.”

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  • The Fantastic Four Reboot Makes Controversial Casting Decisions

    It’s official…almost: the Fantastic Four reboot came closer to finalizing the cast this week. Previous reports revealed that Michael B. Jordan plans to play the Human Torch/ Johnny Storm. In Feb, several actors screen tested for the other three major roles. Among those actors and actresses were Kate Mara, Emmy Rossum, and Miles Teller.

    Eventually Mara won the role of Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman over Emmy Rossum. 20th Century Fox and director Josh Trank offered Mara and Jordan final deals. However, due to Teller’s busy filming schedule, his deal is still in the works. Trank wants to work around Teller’s other projects, to avoid scheduling conflicts. If Teller officially joins the cast, he’ll play Reid Richards / Mr. Fantastic.

    Another addition to the cast is Jamie Bell. Bell was offered the role of Ben Grimm/ the Thing, but has not finalized his deal with Fox and Trank for the role.

    The Fantastic Four began in the 1960s, during Marvel Comics’ golden age. The comics revolved around a scientist, his family, and his best friend. They develop powers after cosmic radiation exposure. The Fantastic Four battle various creatures throughout the series, but their main nemesis is Dr. Doom. Previous reports claim Fox wants an A-list actor for that role, which may result in a gender swap.

    Marvel Comics and Fantastic Four fans still have to wait a little longer to discover what, if any, changes will be made to ensure an A-lister plays Dr. Doom.

    Trank’s reboot is based on the Ultimate Fantastic Four series, which ran from 2004-2009, and had 60 comics. Ultimate Fantastic Four followed a much younger version of Sue, Ben, Reed and Johnny; the origin of how they developed their powers was changed as well.

    Many comic purists already labeled the reboot a failure, because of the racial, age, and physical differences between the cast compared to the original Fantastic Four characters. However, all four young actors have proven their talent in various shows and movies, so they may silence naysayers after the film’s release.

    The Fantastic Four reboot hits theaters June 19, 2015.

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  • Kate Mara Added To “Fantastic Four” Reboot

    Kate Mara Added To “Fantastic Four” Reboot

    Kate Mara is in final talks with the producers of the “Fantastic Four” reboot to play Sue Storm/Invisible Girl; she’ll join Miles Teller, Jamie Bell, and Michael B. Jordan in the film which is set for release next June.

    The film will be quite a departure for Mara, who has built up an impressive resume over the years but hasn’t attempted a major role in a big-budget action film. With acting credits beginning in the late ’90s, Mara appeared in several television shows–including “Law & Order: SVU” and “Everwood”–before grabbing our attention on “Nip/Tuck” in 2003. The controversial show proved to be a jumping-off point for the young actress before she moved on to “24” and “Entourage”. “American Horror Story” allowed her to show us a deeper, darker side when she played the spurned, murdered college student who was having an affair with a married man, and of course, as Zoe Barnes on “House Of Cards”, Mara has shown us a true range.

    This isn’t Mara’s first foray into the world of superheroes, however; she had a role in “Iron Man 2” as a U.S. Marshall. But this time around will be a little different; as Chris Evans–who starred in the original films as the Human Torch–can attest, starring in a big action movie can be a huge learning experience.

    “It was one of the first times I had done a movie on that scale, so there were a lot of new things I was learning,” he said. “I was learning so much just about big budget movies and special effects. I got to be a superhero, which was fun. Cast was great. It was just the first time it felt like a real big production. It kind of felt like summer camp. It was just a lot of fun. I loved playing that character.”

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  • Kate Mara Screen Tests for a Role in The Fantastic Four Reboot

    In January, 20th Century Fox started production on another Marvel Comics reboot. Similar to The Amazing Spiderman, the latest one is happening less than a decade after the series’ most recent movie reboot. Josh Trank takes the director’s seat on this Fantastic Four film. Trank and crew are still in the casting process of pre-production, but they have cast their Human Torch. Fruitvale Station’s Michael B. Jordan will play Johnny Storm, the Human Torch.

    Captain America’s Chris Evans played Johnny in the 2005 and 2007 Fantastic Four movies. Comic book fans already voiced their dismay about casting Jordan as the Human Torch. Those Marvel fans believe in keeping these movies as close to the source material as possible, so the racial change alarms them a bit. To add more confusion, House of Cards’ Kate Mara and Shameless’ Emmy Rossum recently screen tested for the role of Johnny’s sister, Susan “Sue” Storm Richards, the Invisible Girl. To accommodate for the racial differences, casting either actress for the part might mean a total change to the origin of these characters.

    The Hollywood Reporter also revealed that Dr. Doom might have his gender swapped. 20th Century Fox wants an A-list star to play the villain; so if this means they have to change the gender to appease that request, they’ll do it. Surely many Marvel fans will be disappointed by this casting change as well.

    Jordan’s That Awkward Moment co-star Miles Teller is also being considered for a role in the Fantastic Four reboot. He’ll play Reed Richards, Mister Fantastic. Magic City’s Christian Cooke did a screen test for the role of Ben Grimm, the Thing. Since the reboot is only in the early stages of production, it may be awhile before final casting decisions are made. Hate or love these casting possibilities, this movie will definitely add an interesting new spin to the franchise, hopefully in a good way.

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