Well if this news is true then that would eliminate one role that Joseph Gordon-Levitt could possibly be playing, since nobody thinks he is just John Blake the cop. Now if you remember,
Variety in the past reported that JGL was going to play Alberto Falcone, son of former mob boss Carmine Falcone (Tom Wilkinson). To me that sounds like a better fit in Nolan's trilogy and would tie up the mobster angle that was seen throughout the previous two films. To be fair,
Entertainment Weekly's inside source said that report was not true too. So, who do you guys think JGL is playing?
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Apparently there is some thought that "Batman: No Man's Land" will play a part in The Dark Knight Rises. The reason being could either be because of the footage from the Pittsburgh Heinz Field shoot, which some thought revealed Bane having an "earthquake device," or that fact that it has become known that Bane takes over Gotham. I'm being told "No Man's Land" will not be an influence on The Dark Knight Rises.
However, the reason why Bane takes over Gotham -- is because Batman gets injured at the hands of Bane, and Batman disappears for a few months to recover. This enables Bane and his mercenaries to run amok through Gotham, turning the city into a massive crisis. In "No Man's Land" an earthquake struck Gotham causing the U.S. Govt. to close off the city, resulting in Bruce Wayne leaving Gotham to argue against that decision, which caused the rise of the villains in Gotham City.
Next, when Batman returns it brings back hope to the city as Gordon was trying to the save the city on his own, resulting in him being hospitalized. Bruce Wayne goes to visit Gordon, which inspires Batman to return faster. Also, something about Bruce wearing a mask or disguise when visiting Gordon is mentioned.
Another tidbit: Most people in the city believe that turning corrupt will save them from Bane.
Finally, the source was adamant that there will be "NO ROBIN at all!!"
The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters July 20th 2012 and stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Garly Oldman as Jim Gordon, Tom Hardy as Bane, Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle, Joseph Gordon-Levitt as John Blake and Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate.
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