Rumor: Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt Playing 'Black Mask' In The Dark Knight Rises?

Rumor: Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt Playing 'Black Mask' In The Dark Knight Rises?

Yes, I know...It looks like we will never get a proper confirmation. But now another new rumor has surfaced saying that Joseph Gordon-Levitt might play Roman Sionis, also known as Black Mask. More after the jump!

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By WolvieCBM - Mar 21, 2011 06:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Batman On Film



Remember those spoilers we got that sort of revealed the plot of The Dark Knight Rises? Yeah, well, even though we didn't get a confirmation that Black Mask is indeed in the film, it looks like that something is going on regarding the character. Since we don't know for sure if Joseph Gordon-Levitt is playing Alberto Falcone, or some other character Batman On Film posted something interesting:

"I had heard JGL was definitely playing ONE of the following characters: Black Mask or Alberto Falcone. Honestly, I REALLY thought he was going to be Black Mask and I wasn’t too thrilled about it. I did figured [sic] one of these was a red herring and I’m glad the decoy was [Black Mask] and not Alberto."


Many thanks to Batman-News for the heads up and also they were following that post from BOF, saying that:

"Now this is where things get even crazier. Earlier today after Entertainment Weekly published their article, BOF edited their original post — replacing all references of Black Mask with “Xxxxx Xxxx”. Did BOF make the change to protect their relationship with Warner Bros. in an attempt to not give away Gordon-Levitt’s character? Perhaps.


So, what do you think? Could he play Black Mask? Or maybe there is some other character in the game that we don't know about?

The Dark Knight Rises is set to hit theatres on July 20, 2012!

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kurekurcubic
kurekurcubic - 3/21/2011, 6:40 PM
ofcourse he is
PaulRom
PaulRom - 3/21/2011, 6:42 PM
He looks more suited for Falcone, but I'm all for his being Black Mask.
Organa1978
Organa1978 - 3/21/2011, 7:21 PM
No Falcone...please!!!
JGL as Deadshot or Black Mask.
jaysin420
jaysin420 - 3/21/2011, 7:24 PM
Every time I see a pic of this guy now all I think of is how perfect he'd look in the Joker makeup.
KRog
KRog - 3/21/2011, 7:25 PM
I think there are enough rogues gallery in this film if Talia is included. That said, Nolan wanted Black Mask in the last movie, so who knows.

Alberto Falcone would be a fantastic choice and would give JGL a chance to show off his ability at portraying a mutli-layered character.

It seems evident that JGL will play one of these characters.
TheStranger
TheStranger - 3/21/2011, 7:25 PM
probably neither lol
RyanLantern77
RyanLantern77 - 3/21/2011, 7:27 PM
To be honest, I'm happy with either one. But remember Nolan was going to put Black Mask in TDK so I am gonna guess JGL is playing Roman Sionis/Black Mask
optimus69
optimus69 - 3/21/2011, 7:28 PM
i was just watching the local news and they said that it was anounced he would be the serial killer called holiday...
TheShadow
TheShadow - 3/21/2011, 7:28 PM
THIS IS NO SURPRISE...HE IS DESTINED TO BE...........
BLACK MASK
BLACK MASK
BLACK MASK
BLACK MASK
BLACK MASK
optimus69
optimus69 - 3/21/2011, 7:30 PM
wich is of course albert falcone...
HAQ
HAQ - 3/21/2011, 7:35 PM
Can't wait for the feeling I'll get as soon as the movie starts #goosebumps.
SentinelofLiberty
SentinelofLiberty - 3/21/2011, 7:37 PM
Where are you all getting the info that BM was supposed to be in TDK?
TheShadow
TheShadow - 3/21/2011, 7:40 PM
^^^^^^^^^^
Nolan wanted him to...but he said it would be to crowded according to him. Black Mask is b@d@$$. The guy burned a mask onto his freakin face!!! It will be Black Mask!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 3/21/2011, 7:41 PM
Yes, Nolan is going to add a fourth masked character with a mask that looks like a mask from Captain America.

Can't wait for the real confirmations to roll in so this stupidity can stop.
hero1684
hero1684 - 3/21/2011, 7:43 PM
Richard Grayson! W/a slight Origin twist where he is fighting crime on the otherside of Gotham in remmebrance of his parents which leads to a team up w/The Batman (Bruce Wayne) to defeat the new threat of Bane and Catwoman and restores Bruce's faith in good and believing in hope that was lost in Harvey Dent.
marvel72
marvel72 - 3/21/2011, 7:44 PM
i wouldn't mind seeing black mask,it'll probably be debunked in a couple of days.
TheShadow
TheShadow - 3/21/2011, 7:45 PM
@itbegins2005

You need to look at Black Mask's backstory before you talk about what you don't know about. HE is a much more engaging character than Alberto Falcone(YES I HAVE READ LONG HALLOWEEN!!!)
Kurbbsyde
Kurbbsyde - 3/21/2011, 7:48 PM
I say they are combining and Alberto Falcone becomes Black Mask instead of being the Holiday Killer
Spidey1996
Spidey1996 - 3/21/2011, 7:59 PM
I just want Joseph Gordon-Levitt to play to play a badass character.
TorturedXGenius
TorturedXGenius - 3/21/2011, 8:06 PM
dont care anymore....waiting till 2012 when promo starts lol
ShadowStar
ShadowStar - 3/21/2011, 8:11 PM
It makes sense. He is Black Mask and that Juno Chick is going to play Holly Robinson. If you look at her last name I think that's where the whole female "Robin" thing came from. Holly was kidnapped by Black Mask and Holly was BFF with Ms. Kyle.
Luther
Luther - 3/21/2011, 8:16 PM
wow..the games being played are crazy haha. But..enjoyable as well. Welp, it's funny how we thought he was coming on to play some kind of "side character". But with all this, this guy is playing the MAIN Villain. If not that, a MAJOR character.
blee
blee - 3/21/2011, 8:17 PM
Random guess.....



NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 3/21/2011, 8:28 PM
Hey, Red Skull. Nolan is putting Black Mask in The Dark Knight Rises.


NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 3/21/2011, 8:31 PM
Rokker10 LMAO! That made my day. I can't stop laughing. "Dude your name is pollmaster..." LOL!!!
patriautism
patriautism - 3/21/2011, 8:31 PM
I say he is playing Bullock..


Or another cop. Think about it, the movie already has 1 and a half villains..
Gordon is after Batman,new Batman task force headed up by Bullock or some young up start.
Jake
Jake - 3/21/2011, 8:48 PM
So I'm sure there is probably no way possible that this would ever happen, nor would I be in favor of it in this series, but how crazy would it be if JGL was cast as Terry McGinnis. I mean that would be Mr. Nolan totally F-ing with us!! LOL

I'm cool with Black Mask or Alberto. I think it would be very cool to see Black Mask portrayed on the big screen and it would be a villain we've never watched before which could bring a nice element to the film. Hurry up July 20, 2012!! Or at least hurry up Mr. Nolan and give us some info!!

jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 3/21/2011, 8:50 PM
Watch him be someone random like Simon Hurt or Hush.
ironpool007
ironpool007 - 3/21/2011, 8:53 PM
I think he may be a bit too young to play Black Mask. I do hope though that Black Mask will be in the film though as he would make for an excellent challenge for not only Batman but also Catwoman too. And besides if Nolan is tying up ends from Batman Begins, then it would make sense for him to be playing Alberto Falcone, since the character's father Carmine was in Begins.
Durango95
Durango95 - 3/21/2011, 8:54 PM
Hmmmmm I originally thought he was going to be cast as Falcone but Black Mask would be a good choice.
NeoBaggins
NeoBaggins - 3/21/2011, 9:06 PM
All of you are wrong. If you've been paying attention to the confirmed sources, the only character he could possibly be is CLAYFACE


And then, to bring Batman Begins full circle, he will mutate into MAN BAT.

jaley1
jaley1 - 3/21/2011, 9:22 PM
I have thought for a long time that JGL looked enough like Heath that I can't help but wonder if he was going to play joker. With you Jaysn420.
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