Rumor: The Dark Knight Rises Script Leaks

Rumor: The Dark Knight Rises Script Leaks

We have already seen one fake script featuring every single Bat villain mentioned in rumor and speculation. But now Scriptflags have been sent a much more authentic sounding document that may or may not be an early draft of Chris Nolan's third Batman flick..

By MarkCassidy - Jan 07, 2011 05:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Scriptflags

A while ago a "leaked" script for TDKR popped up online but was quickly debunked as a fake. Well here we go again. Only this time scriptflags have details of a 165 page draft dated 2010. They say that if it is a fake it's the best fake they have ever come across, and they would see a lot! Anyway, here are the details..



Deadshot is featured being broken out of prison by The Society, headed by The Black Mask.

In Gotham, Batman has become a "myth". Crime is down so he keeps a low profile. He has a new aerial vehicle called The Wraith, a military prototype with a 40 foot wingspan.

Wayne Manor has been rebuilt, with a new Batcave.

Deadshot meets with Black Mask(who wears an "ebony skull"). He is also an associate of Roland Dagget, CEO of Dagget Industries.

Apparently Nolan has merged the characters of Hugo Strange and Edward Nashton. Nashton, like Strange in the comics, figures out Batman's identity and toys with him. Despite Nashton's appearance, no mention is made of The Riddler. He would appear to be a completely different character.

Jim Gordon is said to play out his role almost identically as he does in Prey, hunting Batman with the aid of a Detective Adams.

Talia Al Ghul makes a brief appearance, but no mention is made of a primary female villain, or indeed of the secondary female character Nolan is said to be currently casting. This suggests that if this is on the level, its a very early draft.


That's pretty much where Scriptflags' synopsis ends. You can click the link below to see their wording. They make no more mention of the part Deadshot would play or how Talia fits into the story. They say they are waiting for word on its authenticity before going into any more detail. What do you think? Could these be genuine plot details from a draft of Chris and Jonathan Nolan's TDKR script?


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MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 1/7/2011, 5:19 AM
Sorry guys, I have to paraphrase this so it might be a short while...
StrangerX
StrangerX - 1/7/2011, 5:40 AM
Whoa! Deadshot is a BIG SURPRISE!!!
GrimeKid
GrimeKid - 1/7/2011, 5:47 AM
I hope this is true but it isn't likely so i'm neutral. AGAIN!
Always good to read the rumors though, cheers Ror
GrimeKid
GrimeKid - 1/7/2011, 5:48 AM
But I like the idea of Bats lying low & being hunted, that would make for a great story
Xandera
Xandera - 1/7/2011, 5:53 AM
It sounds pretty believable actually... and I like the direction it's taking.


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ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 1/7/2011, 5:59 AM
@carterg
yeah i agree i would like to see him hunted in the next film,trying to do good,trying not to get killed by criminals,and tryin not to get caught by the police,sounds tough but would be exciting to watch,i just want to see this new bat cave and his ''bat mobile'' lol
and maybe a new suit??
Ibz
Ibz - 1/7/2011, 6:05 AM
i like the idea, its much more believable then having six villains in one movie, but as usual i will wait till we hear something official
AKAzerocool
AKAzerocool - 1/7/2011, 6:07 AM
who's his love interest then? and why would nolan let deadshot break out. There is like no one in arkum.Only some psycho's and the joker.
longbowhunter
longbowhunter - 1/7/2011, 6:18 AM
It would really make my year to have Deadshot in the next Batman flick.
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 1/7/2011, 6:19 AM
IF this was real, it lays the foundation for what could be an interesting story. I would enjoy seeing the Black Mask as the primary villain. And Deadshot? That could make for an intriguing pairing of villains. This is all conjecture though at this point.
FrankGarret
FrankGarret - 1/7/2011, 6:28 AM
I've got the script but I've not read it. I hear there's Edward Nashton, no love interest or female villain and scarce mention of Batman on the run.

I'd like to call shenanigans, but I'll reserve judgment for later.
RyKnow
RyKnow - 1/7/2011, 6:42 AM
Cosidering this is a Christopher Nolan film, I find it hard to believe that anything has been leaked out. The Dark Knight only gave us little bits of information before it's release, and finding out what Inception was about was like looking for the Holy Grail. I'm finding it hard to believe that a full on plot synopsis has been leaked this early into pre-production. To be honest, I'd rather wait for the film to come out and be surprised then finding everything out about it before seeing it. Which is why I haven't read the spoilers for Thor and Captain America; what's the point?

I'm kind of agreeing with comicb00kguy's post however.
steelrocks
steelrocks - 1/7/2011, 6:49 AM

It sounds feasable and legit. Let's wait and see
Minato
Minato - 1/7/2011, 6:54 AM
Its was almost believable until that bit about the Wraith. Nolan will not have Bats be a pilot in his movies.
TheDukeofMadmen
TheDukeofMadmen - 1/7/2011, 6:55 AM
Can you fit all of that into 2 hours with out it feeling rushed?
JohnnyKrypton
JohnnyKrypton - 1/7/2011, 6:56 AM
Edward Nashton is the Riddler- Nolan has already nixed him for the movie so who knows...
TheDukeofMadmen
TheDukeofMadmen - 1/7/2011, 6:57 AM
Also this doesn't sound like a story that's wraping up a trilogy story arch. It sounds more like a story that could have a sequel or a continuing story line it's self. Who knows what's in the mind of Nolan.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 1/7/2011, 7:19 AM
If it is legit its clearly a very early draft since we already know that Nolan is now on the lookout for 2 female leads. Its not unheard of for early drafts to be leaked but as was pointed out, Nolan is notoriously careful and secretive so I'm not sure what to believe. It does sound pretty cool though!
marvel72
marvel72 - 1/7/2011, 7:22 AM
what i think

- deadshot = yes
- black mask = yes
- talia al ghul = yawn! boring character should be catwoman.

i'd love this to be true,but i think it is probably bullshit.

AEStark
AEStark - 1/7/2011, 7:29 AM
I like the idea of the wraith. Batwing ftw!
ReddHotPoker
ReddHotPoker - 1/7/2011, 7:32 AM
I hope it's BS, already sounds like too many villains. PLUS, they just rebuilt Wayne Manor with a kick-ass new bat cave but crime is down? And he's lying low? Does not compute!
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 1/7/2011, 7:34 AM
I really hope this is true because those villains would be fantastic.

Unfortunately, Nolan keeps info on his movies closer to himself than his own balls. So its probably fake.
Vafrous
Vafrous - 1/7/2011, 7:44 AM
Why the hell would Nolan use a character like Daggett?
BLACK MASK AND DEADSHOT ALL THE WAY!!!
Atomik
Atomik - 1/7/2011, 7:47 AM
Fake bullshit. Deadshot? Gay....
FrankGarret
FrankGarret - 1/7/2011, 7:54 AM
@RorMachine

The script is dated November 10, news of the female leads broke around mid-late november.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 1/7/2011, 7:59 AM
I WANNA BE SUPRISED, WHATEVER NOLAN DOES WITH BATMAN IT WILL BE BRILLIANT. NOLAN WANTS TO DO BETTER THAN BEFORE OR NOT DO IT AT ALL, SO I HAVE FAITH IN WHATEVER HE DOES WITH THIS FRANCHISE...
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 1/7/2011, 8:01 AM
I like the characters mentioned. Really feel the inclusion of multiple villains as Mob bosses would be nice. Since they had multiple mob bosses in the last 2 films they could create ones that are less fearful of Batman. With the inclusion of Croc as some hired Muscle and Deadshot and Bane as individual Hired Mercenaries trying to get the payout for Batman's head. I want to see some H2H combat.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 1/7/2011, 8:06 AM
Black Mask and Deadshot sounds good to me. But i would prefer Rupert Thorne over Daggett.
Nolan will surprise us thats for sure.
deadpool88
deadpool88 - 1/7/2011, 8:44 AM
I'm not getting my hopes up but i really hope deadshot is in the movie, on of my favorite villians
Kamdan
Kamdan - 1/7/2011, 8:45 AM
I'm pretty sure this is a fake, due to the mention of Roland Dagget. He was a character created for the animated series, based off of Max Shreck.
LibertySeaOtter
LibertySeaOtter - 1/7/2011, 8:51 AM
Stop saying stupid shit, stop taking it seriously and stop posting it. Or do what you'd like but you're a horrible journalist. I'm going to make up some shit and say it was a leaked script to. And there will be a robot monkey ninja dressed like a clown.
asavagevandal
asavagevandal - 1/7/2011, 8:55 AM
Nolan respects the Batman mythos too much to 1. mix two individual characters into an amaglam and 2. choose an animated series mobster over a true comic book mobster. If there's a mobster, it will be Thorne. I love the idea of Deadshot and Black Mask, but either do Hugo Strange or do Eddie Nashton. There's no reason to blend them.
asavagevandal
asavagevandal - 1/7/2011, 8:59 AM
http://ddpeterson.com/tom-hardy-is-strange-2/

My money's on Tom Hardy playing Hugo Strange. Maybe seeing him in BRONSON has made me bias.
DukeAcureds
DukeAcureds - 1/7/2011, 9:00 AM
I agree with Kamdan. Dagget spells fake. Hugo Strange and HarleyQuinn will be the villians. It will be based on Prey, of that I am sure. The vigilante that Strange is in league with will be either Hush or Anarky. Also, remember that Catwoman was in Prey. The mob boss will be either Rupert Thorne or Cobblepot. Maybe Black Mask, but I don't see it.
Xandera
Xandera - 1/7/2011, 9:04 AM
@SeaOtterRodgers - they have pills that can mellow out that Anger problem you have...
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