Eiza Gonzalez felt ‘heartbroken’ when she lost out on the role of Catwoman to Zoe Kravitz


Eiza Gonzalez felt ‘heartbroken’ when she lost out on the role of Catwoman in The Batman to Zoe Kravitz

Eiza Gonzalez felt ‘heartbroken’ when she lost out on the role of Catwoman in The Batman.

The 30-year-old actress camera tested for the role of Selina Kyle and her alter-ego Catwoman in the upcoming DC Comics movie after she was shortlisted by director Matt Reeves, but ultimately lost out on the role when Zoe Kravitz was cast instead.

And Eiza has said she got her hopes up about the role after ‘living and dreaming the character’, which left her devastated when she didn’t get the part, she told The Hollywood Reporter.

sad gal: Eiza Gonzalez felt ‘heartbroken’ when she lost out on the role of Catwoman in The Batman; seen last year on vacation

She got it: The 30-year-old actress camera tested for the role of Selina Kyle and her alter-ego Catwoman in the upcoming DC Comics movie after she was shortlisted by director Matt Reeves, but ultimately lost out on the role when Zoe Kravitz was cast instead; seen in May 2018

She got it: The 30-year-old actress camera tested for the role of Selina Kyle and her alter-ego Catwoman in the upcoming DC Comics movie after she was shortlisted by director Matt Reeves, but ultimately lost out on the role when Zoe Kravitz was cast instead; seen in May 2018

When asked if she had imagined herself in the role, she said: ‘It’s impossible not to do that, especially when you get so far down the line. It’s part of why you’re so far down the line because you’re living and dreaming the character. 

‘For my prep for every role, I’m kind of a weirdo, especially when I’m already at the camera test stage or really deep into it. 

‘I will live and breathe the character; I’m more traditional in that sense. It is heartbreaking; it is always hard. You have to envision yourself in the role in order to see the role. You can’t have one foot in and one foot out.’

Not meowing: When asked if she had imagined herself in the role, she said: 'It's impossible not to do that, especially when you get so far down the line. It's part of why you're so far down the line because you're living and dreaming the character.' Seen on March 11 in LA

Not meowing: When asked if she had imagined herself in the role, she said: ‘It’s impossible not to do that, especially when you get so far down the line. It’s part of why you’re so far down the line because you’re living and dreaming the character.’ Seen on March 11 in LA

Kitty cat: Catwoman is a fictional character created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics

There have been many cinematic Catwomen.

Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in the 1992 movie Batman Returns. Halle Berry wore the claws and ears for the 2004 standalone movie Catwoman. Anne Hathaway purred her way through The Dark Knight Rises in 2012.

Although it’s disappointing to miss out on roles, Eiza knows it’s all part of the job, and says rejection in one movie often leads to a brand new role in another.

She added: ‘I do go through the heartbreak afterwards. I always explain it as this relationship that you work on.

‘You fall in love, you go through all the stages – and it never really solidifies. So, it’s this process that never has closure; it just goes away. So, it feels like a relationship that didn’t result in anything.

The best! Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in the 1992 movie Batman Returns

The best! Michelle Pfeiffer played Catwoman in the 1992 movie Batman Returns

Too sexy? Halle Berry wore the claws and ears for the 2004 standalone movie Catwoman

Too sexy? Halle Berry wore the claws and ears for the 2004 standalone movie Catwoman

‘It’s always heartbreaking, but what I’ve learned with time, those relationships that you curate and the people that you meet don’t go away. I’ve been in situations where they’ve seen me for different roles that didn’t work out – but then they come around for something else.’

The Bloodshot star feels ‘lucky and grateful’ to work on ‘incredible projects’, even if she doesn’t get every role she’d like.

‘The beauty of our industry is it’s never-ending; it’s always evolving and transforming. I’m just lucky and grateful that I’ve had the chance to meet incredible directors and be part of incredible projects. 

‘Growing up in Mexico, I never would’ve thought I’d be doing these types of projects.’

Staying home: Zoe posted this image with her dog on Monday as they stay inside during the coronavirus pandemic

Staying home: Zoe posted this image with her dog on Monday as they stay inside during the coronavirus pandemic