Kathryn Morris UK

This week a select few cinema goers in the United States have been treated to some early previews of Moneyball.

I have been in contact with a number of people lucky enough to get tickets to the special screenings.  Some of them have very kindly helped to answer the question all of us here have: is Kathryn in it?

We reported previously on comments from people that saw a pair of test screenings in March.  In the first the result seemed to be that Kathryn only had one scene, with Robin Wright (playing Billy Beane’s first wife) getting two.  The second audience research showing reduced those numbers by one each, removing Kathryn completely.

With just three weeks to go until the US release these new preview screenings will likely be of the final version.  There won’t be further revisions made.

So, what is the answer to our question?  Reports in so far are that something like the 2nd test screening version is the one that is being used for the release.  If that is the case it means that Kathryn is not in Moneyball.

That’s a great shame.  I’m sure the movie would have benefited from a bit more female involvement.

Thanks, amongst others, to Stacey, Dustin and Clarence for their help.

Update (2 Sept):  Sony Pictures have released the full credits for the film, just as they would appear at the end of the movie.  Kathryn is not listed, which puts an end to all the speculation and doubt.  Neither is Gregor Manns that Kathryn appeared to have filmed with.  Also, Moneyball has received a PG-13 rating for the US.

Update (4 Sept):  A page of the movie’s credits has been created, you can see it HERE.

The Toronto International Film Festival has made further announcements regarding the movies they will be showing during their 10 day festival.

Moneyball is due to première on Friday the 9th of September at 6:30pm at the Roy Thomson Hall.  Moneyball is one of the special gala events.

A list of actors and guests has also been released.  Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Robin Wright are all down as being attendees, not necessarily just for Moneyball.  Sadly Kathryn is not included.  Of course, these things are subject to change.

The Toronto International Film Festival runs from the 8th to the 18th of September.  You can find more details on TIFF on their website HERE.  Moneyball gets its general release in North America on September 23rd. It is scheduled for the UK a couple of months later.