After nearly choking with excitement at the prospect of starring in David Fincher's English-language remake of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, it looks like Carey Mulligan will get her wish: A report in the Times says she's received Fincher's blessing for the thriller's punky female lead. Moreover, Fincher is said to want Brad Pitt for the film as well -- which could theoretically scuttle the star's other, lower-paying Sony effort Moneyball depending on scheduling. If this doesn't affirm the surging Moneyball curse, then nothing will. [The Times via TOH]