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Rooney Mara suffered for this art — literally. The receipts are WILD.
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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Characters - Salander, Blomkvist and Vanger (2012)

glossy chaosmethod acting madnessHollywood masochism

Overview

Documentary

Cast and crew, including Mara, discuss her casting.

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behind the scenes

Standout Aspects

Acting

Mara's piercing story will haunt your dreams.

Practical Effects

That motorcycle? She actually learned to ride it.

Costume

The leather jacket went through 13 prototypes.

Best for:Solo: For when you want to feel inadequate about your work ethic.·Rewatch: After seeing the actual film — appreciation multiplies tenfold.·Streaming: Perfect rabbit hole before the main feature.
Heads up:Disturbing: Mara's piercings were real — all of them.
David Prior

Director

David Prior

ReleasedMar 20, 2012
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

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Jeff Cronenweth

Jeff Cronenweth

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David Fincher

David Fincher

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Rooney Mara

Rooney Mara

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Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson

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Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

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Trish Summerville

Trish Summerville

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Steven Zaillian

Steven Zaillian

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Mara got her nipple pierced for real after Fincher rejected the fake ones. She kept them in for awards season.

Insight

Fincher's refusal to let Mara and Craig bond before shooting mirrors Blomkvist and Salander's distrust — manufacturing authentic awkwardness.

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