The English remake of hit Swedish film based on Stieg Larsson’s best-selling novel is nearing production, but the Daniel Craig as investigative journalist Mikael Blomkovist is the only sure actor to play one of the lead roles. But it looks like Emma Watson has plenty of competition for her dream role. Ellen Page, Natalie Portman, Carey Mulligan, Kristen Stewart and Mia Wasikowska have all reportedly given interest for the same role.

Emma Watson recently unveiled her pixie haircut and reportedly auditioned for the film. When she posted a picture of her new haircut on her Facebook page, she wrote: “Cut my hair off a few days ago. Feels incredible… It’s the most liberating thing ever.” Did she cut it for the role? Well according to The Sun, the 20-year-old Harry Potter star wanted to “look the part” of Lisbeth Salander – the genius computer hacker troubled with a traumatic childhood. The character has short hair with a punk/goth style.

If this report is true, Emma has just leveled the playing field with her move. Apparently, Noomi Rapace, the actress who played Lisbeth in the Swedish version, cut her hair to look punky for her audition and eventually landed the role.

So Hermione is growing up real fast before our eyes. Emma Watson is even deciding on which university she’ll be attending. Her main decision: to stay in the UK or go to the US for her studies.

Watson hasn’t decided yet, but she’s the target  of paparazzi the other night when  she went out with friends at the Bungalow 8 nightclub in London (March 5).

The photo sees Emma Watson sporting a doodle-like chest ink with the words “Be Emma” written in pen smack dab.

You gotta love how unamused Emma looks at the presence of the paparazzi.