Associated Press
Unlike the media storm surrounding The Dark Knight, everyone truly believes the actors and Christopher Nolan this time when they say that this will indeed be the last Batman film that features the current talent ensemble. Here's a mashup of interviews and trailer footage the Associated Press have cobble together to begin what will likely be many such tributes as this remarkable trilogy says farewell.
Sound off below in the usual spot with your own thoughts and opinions. Not to put the cart before the horse (after all, we still have to get TDKR released) but I'm wondering just where the franchise will go after the third and final movie from Nolan and co.
The Dark Knight Rises is an upcoming epic superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Nolan and his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics character Batman, the film will be the third installment in Nolan's Batman film series, and is a sequel to Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008). The Dark Knight Rises stars Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, James Gordon, and Lucius Fox, respectively. The film will take place eight years after the events of The Dark Knight and will introduce the characters of Selina Kyle and Bane—portrayed by Anne Hathaway and Tom Hardy—two villains from the Batman mythology.
Nolan was initially hesitant about returning to the series for a third time, but agreed to come back after developing a story with his brother and David Goyer that he felt would conclude the series on a satisfactory note. Filming has taken place across the world, including locations in India, London, Glasgow, Los Angeles, New York, Newark, and Pittsburgh. Nolan is utilizing IMAX cameras for more of the filming to optimize the quality of the picture. As with The Dark Knight, viral marketing campaigns began early during production to help promote the upcoming film. The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled for release in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada on July 20, 2012, by Warner Bros.
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