Tom Hardy Not Playing Hugo Strange In The Dark Knight Rises After All?

Tom Hardy Not Playing Hugo Strange In The Dark Knight Rises After All?

A "solid source" has apparently revealed that despite recent rumours, the British actor will NOT play the villainous Doctor Hugo Strange in Christopher Nolan's third Batman movie...

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By JoshWilding - Dec 17, 2010 12:12 PM EST
Filed Under: The Dark Knight Rises
Source: Batman-On-Film

Christopher Nolan has already revealed that neither The Riddler or Mr. Freeze will be in The Dark Knight Rises and despite recent internet rumours indicating that the movie is to be based on the graphic novel "Prey" with Doctor Hugo Strange as the main villain. With Tom Hardy the only actor revealed to be a part of the cast so far, many believed that that would be the role he'd be playing. Apparently not. Here is an excerpt from the report over at Batman-On-Film:



"So do I, but I can't tell you that...because I don't know."

However, I can tell you who he is NOT playing: Hugo Strange."

"This comes to me via a very solid source, so you can at least start heading to the bank with it. Who IS Hardy going to play? We'll know in early 2011...or so I hear."


What do you guys think? There was a mixed reaction to the rumour that Hugo Strange would be the villain in the upcoming movie, with many hoping for a better known character. We all know how bogus these inside sources can be (just look at that "leaked script" I posted information about a few days ago!) so I'll leave it up to you to share your thoughts on this news in the usual place! For now though, I suggest taking this news with a big 'ol pinch of salt.

The Dark Knight Rises is set to be released on July 20, 2012!



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AlReg
AlReg - 12/17/2010, 12:53 PM
Wow using Batman-on-Film again as a source. It is not surprising Hardy may not play Hugo Strange it's a rumor on the net that spun off quickly people assumed it was real based on gossip.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 12/17/2010, 1:01 PM
No sh1T...

STRANGE is lame...

An thats because he's =

DEADSHOT!!!



: P
Xandera
Xandera - 12/17/2010, 1:02 PM
I smell bullshit again... hopefully my sense of smell is workin well cause I think he would be an awesome Hugo Strange...






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Xandera
Xandera - 12/17/2010, 1:04 PM
@LEEE - Your pushin hard for Deadshot man...

Hardy is gonna be awesome no matter who he plays in this movie... so we'll just have to wait and see.






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SuperPickle
SuperPickle - 12/17/2010, 1:09 PM
This was just a he said that she said somebody told a friend of hers that some dude's room mate knows someone who told a friend of his that Hardy looks good with a shaved head. He's gonna be Hugo Strange....

If anyone latched onto this rumor, I feel truly sorry for you.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 12/17/2010, 1:10 PM
I think Hardy is an excellent actor but i don't see him as Hugo Strange, doesn't seem to fit for me. maybe that is just me, but the movie would be that much better if he was in it in some respect!
TheNameIsBetty
TheNameIsBetty - 12/17/2010, 1:10 PM
Lol
supertrackmonkey
supertrackmonkey - 12/17/2010, 1:11 PM
This information seems to fall in line with what was posted the other day.

1) That Tom Hardy wasn't playing Hugo Strange, but the Black Mask.

2) That we would be hearing more information in January.
Shaman
Shaman - 12/17/2010, 1:12 PM
I call bullshit too cause... cause... i just really want him to be Hugo Strange LOL

supertrackmonkey- That info was apparently debunked though...
SpideyDude
SpideyDude - 12/17/2010, 1:12 PM
I said this weeks ago - sigh - oh well cbm's loss for not taking my info, just like with the x-men first class info i was kind enough to try and share
RealIrOnMaN
RealIrOnMaN - 12/17/2010, 1:19 PM
BRONSON!
Brashlight
Brashlight - 12/17/2010, 1:20 PM
I don't get why they don't just say what they have in the plans up to this moment, I think transparency would help at this point rather than rampant speculation that turns out false at every turn.

And now i will negate every thing i just said with...

Retribution13
Retribution13 - 12/17/2010, 1:20 PM
Thank God.
Retribution13
Retribution13 - 12/17/2010, 1:20 PM
Thank God.
Organa1978
Organa1978 - 12/17/2010, 1:23 PM
Thank God he is not playing Hugo Atrange!
And I´m starting to believe that Hugo Strange will not be in the movie.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 12/17/2010, 1:24 PM
WittySupername@ LMFAO, i think i peed a little!
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 12/17/2010, 1:26 PM
Whatever.
AlReg
AlReg - 12/17/2010, 1:28 PM
@Brashlight

It's better that they concentrate on the making of the movie in these early stages and take their time with what they want to do rather then promoting something to early. Nolan just turned in the script a few weeks ago so maybe others outside of a few do not even know what they are doing.

AC1
AC1 - 12/17/2010, 1:29 PM
has it even been confirmed that Hardy's playing a villain in the movie? Personally, I think he'd make a good Harvey Bullock (if he can do an american accent that is)
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 12/17/2010, 1:30 PM
I think he will be cast as Clayface but not the one we are familiar with from the cartoon. I think he will be a master of disguise or something similar. It will be true to the Nolan universe and give Hardy a chance to showcase more of his acting abilities as a bunch of characters.
Xandera
Xandera - 12/17/2010, 1:31 PM
@WittySupername - I just fell outta my chair laughin... LMAO








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SCOURGE
SCOURGE - 12/17/2010, 1:32 PM
My guess is that he is playing the Red Hood
BFGLOOM
BFGLOOM - 12/17/2010, 1:32 PM
BOF always CLAIMS to have sources and etc yet they never know anything on the money! Oh except a "possible" press release in Dec or Jan....OH WOW good for you BOF, keep sucking Nolans D. Screw those guys....Didn't they make fun of THIS site and it's members for posting rumors they refuse to....? Why quote them??? And yes NOLAN is lame for holding out on minor info for soooo long. He cast Hardy a few monthes ago and he can't say WHO he's playing? Or what villains we 'll see? Its lame.
Brashlight
Brashlight - 12/17/2010, 1:34 PM
AlReg@ I can understand that, I would just love a little transparency and have Nolan at least give us something, plot hints, character hints, or even somef of the characters he is planning on using. I think his secretive nature is driving people crazy.
SamuraisKiLLs
SamuraisKiLLs - 12/17/2010, 1:35 PM
ZZzzz
Xandera
Xandera - 12/17/2010, 1:35 PM
@Brashlight - It is driving people crazy... I know cause I'm one of many...







Check out the first part of my story "White Fire" in Fan Fic!
AlReg
AlReg - 12/17/2010, 1:39 PM
@Brashlight

It may drive fans a little anxious but that is only because they are waiting for the movie for so long there is nothing the filmmakers gain from fans knowing things this early on. And probably would not find interesting and we always see the premature reaction to something a bunch of fans went online saying that Green Lantern looked cheesy based on a few seconds before the real teaser got out and stuck to that even after the trailer only had a few seconds out of two minutes that looked light hearted.

@BFGLOOM

They criticized CBM for fake Bale interviews and starting rumors things that should be criticized a few days ago someone online posted a script that they made up so it was more than CBM.com but many online posters they even did an editorial on some fans online that anyone who lies about inside information should look at.
http://www.batman-on-film.com/opinion_A-Letter-For_Fanboy_bySeanGerber_11-30-10.html


Brashlight
Brashlight - 12/17/2010, 1:41 PM
AlReg@ True, and that may be their strategy. Its never a bad thing when people are talking about the movie.
Bandrews1
Bandrews1 - 12/17/2010, 1:44 PM
Interesting.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/17/2010, 1:49 PM
Believe me guys, I know all about a couple of the assholes over at Batman-On-Film making some sly and downright blatant digs at this site...jealousy is a terrible thing, and they should actually be grateful we actually give credit to their glorified blog. (my opinion not CBM's as a whole) Either way, I hope Tom hardy IS playing Hugo Strange just to humiliate them, lol! Plus, when the Strange stuff is no more than a rumour, it's easy for them to claim that he's not playing the character! :)

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DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 12/17/2010, 1:50 PM
Tom hardy *swoon*
CaptainQuirk
CaptainQuirk - 12/17/2010, 1:52 PM
That's because he's playing Max Cort....
Thatman12
Thatman12 - 12/17/2010, 1:53 PM
I wanna see either "The Mad Hatter" or "The Ventriloquist" both would fit in the Nolan-vurse.
AlReg
AlReg - 12/17/2010, 1:54 PM
@JoshW

No offense to you or any of the guys on this site who work to put out news that you believe is legitimate or is in fact real but the users who make fake news or rumors do deserve to be criticized and not encouraged and because of their actions they make more people on this site look bad.
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