FINALLY! The Lead Role In 'The Girl With Dragon Tattoo' Goes To Rooney Mara

After months of speculation and rumors, fans of the Millennium trilogy books have their Lisbeth Salander! Actress Rooney Mara ('Nightmare on Elm Street', 'Social Network') has landed the coveted female lead in the upcoming film 'The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo'.

Rooney joins Daniel Craig and Robin Wright, who will play Mikael Blomkvist and Erika Berger. The rumors have been flying for months about the possible casting of this role. Actresses whose names had been tossed around were: Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Natalie Portman, and even Emma Watson (you know, because she got a haircut - LOL!).

What do you think of the final decision? I know a lot of you are die-hard fans of Noomi Rapace (who played the lead in the Swedish version), but will this at least encourage you to check out the American adaptation?  (imnotobsessed)

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