Saoirse Ronan: Wonder Woman at WonderCon!

Saoirse Ronan shows off her pearly whites as she attends 2011 WonderCon at Moscone Convention Center on Saturday (April 2) in San Francisco.
The 17-year-old Irish actress, wearing a Junk Food Clothing tee, was there to promote her new film, Hanna, with director Joe Wright.
Joe told the LA Times that it was really Saoirse that hired him for the movie. “If Saoirse hadn’t been involved I wouldn’t have given it much attention. But because she was, I thought I should take it seriously. Saoirse hired me.”
“They said they didn’t have a director. So I said, ‘Why don’t you just ask Joe Wright to do it?’” Saoirse admits.
Saoirse also wore Caleo “Pinch” earrings.

 

 

 

 

Saoirse Ronan: New 'Hanna' Clip & Stills!

Saoirse Ronan chats with Jessica Barden in this new still from Hanna.
The flick follows Hanna (Ronan), who was raised by her father (Eric Bana) to be the perfect assassin. She’s sent out on a mission across Europe while being tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.
Also starring Cate Blanchett, the thriller opens on April 8th.
Check out a clip from MTV below!

“Hanna” Clip

 

 

 

 

Saoirse Ronan: 'I Like Freaks'

Saoirse Ronan stars as the title character in the upcoming thriller Hanna.
The 16-year-old Irish actress and recently sat down with FilmStage to chat about picking out the strong characters, martial arts training and working alongside Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett. Check it:
On her martial arts training: “[I liked] wing chun, which we used a lot because Hanna would be fighting people bigger and stronger than she is, and would have to use their strength against them. But Jeff [Eric Bana] would also put Hanna’s own spin on the styles.”
On liking ‘freaks’: “I want all the roles that I play to hold challenges. With lots of action and a layered character, Hanna had them for me. It’s unlike any other drama that I’ve done. Here is a teenager who has been raised in a forest and has gotten all her education from her father; she’s never even met anyone else before. We meet her as she goes out on her own, and when she does she is fascinated by everyone and everything she comes across. My favorite quality of hers is that she is non-judgmental; she shows an open mind to, and a fascination with, everything. She’s a bit of a freak. But, I like that; I like freaks.”
On working with Cate and Eric: “[Cate] is someone I look up to. I admire her work ethic and her professionalism. Sharing a scene with her, she gives you so much – yet manages to be so contained and not give away too much when she doesn’t need to. Eric is a terrific actor and is lovely to be around. He is like a ray of light on the set. He’s hilarious, and would keep me smiling on the coldest days in Finland.”

 

 

 

 

Saoirse Ronan: Sweet & Deadly in 'Hanna' Poster!

Check out another poster for Saoirse Ronan’s upcoming action thriller Hanna!
The 16-year-old actress plays the title character, who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin. She’s sent out on a mission across Europe while being tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.
In case you missed it, check out the other Hanna poster featuring Saoirse. The flick hits theaters April 8!
ARE YOU EXCITED to see Saoirse in Hanna?

Saoirse Ronan: Irish Film & Television Awards Winner!

Saoirse Ronan is pure elegance in a John Rocha dress as she attends the Irish Film and Television Awards held at The Convention Centre in Dublin on Saturday evening (February 12).
The 16-year-old actress took home the award for Actress in a Supporting Role for The Way Back.
Saoirse shared with press afterwards, “It never really sinks in. The experience of making a film is so separate from everything that happens afterwards. It’s a completely different world. It’s always great to speak to people about the film and explain it to people…but it’s great to get the recognition. I enjoyed working on the film and I loved all the people I worked with on it.”
Also, Saoirse told the Irish Times that she HASN’T been confirmed for a role in The Hobbit.

Saoirse Ronan - IFTA 2011

 

 

 

 

Saoirse Ronan Lands 'The Hobbit' Role

Saoirse Ronan is headed back to work with Peter Jackson — in The Hobbit!
According to casting director Ros Hubbard, the 17-year-old Irish actress does indeed have a role in the upcoming film.
Saoirse will reportedly play Itaril, a Sylvan Elf who is a part of the Woodland Kings Guard.
The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and his journey to the Lonely Mountain accompanied by a group of dwarves to reclaim a treasure taken from them by the dragon Smaug. The movie is set to open December 2012.
WHAT DO YOU THINK of Saoirse’s new role?

Saoirse Ronan: New 'Hanna' Poster!

Saoirse Ronan keeps her eye on the prize in this brand-new poster for her upcoming flick, Hanna.
Hanna is a thriller following a 16-year-old (Ronan) who was raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe, tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent and her operatives.
The film also stars Eric Bana and Cate Blanchett and hits theaters on April 8th.