The Chicago Tribune reports that Warner Bros Pictures will shoot Batman Begins sequel The Dark Knight in Chicago for 13 weeks. After Vince Vaughn and company wrap up shooting of "Fred Claus," then “The Express” will be filmed in Shy-Town in April.
Warner Brothers will then be in Chicago for 13 weeks for its next "Batman" project, starring Christian Bale.
The studio is targeting a July 18, 2008 release date for the Dark Knight.