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The Dark Knight
Directed byChristopher Nolan
Written byComic Book:
Bob Kane
Story:
David S. Goyer
Christopher Nolan
Screenplay:
Jonathan Nolan
Produced byEmma Thomas
Charles Roven
Christopher Nolan
StarringChristian Bale
Michael Caine
Heath Ledger
Gary Oldman
CinematographyWally Pfister
Distributed byWarner Bros.
LanguageEnglish

The Dark Knight is a superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman. The film is the sequel to Batman Begins, which rebooted the Batman franchise after an eight-year hiatus. Christopher Nolan, director of Batman Begins, will continue as director of the sequel, the screenplay is being written by Nolan's brother, Jonathan Nolan. The screenplay is based on a story co-written by Christopher Nolan and screenwriter David S. Goyer.

Plot

Template:Spoiler In a June 2005 interview with Premiere magazine, Batman Begins screenwriter David S. Goyer said, "The next one would have Batman (Christian Bale) enlisting the aid of James Gordon (Gary Oldman) and [Harvey] Dent in bringing down the Joker (Heath Ledger)... but not killing him. In the third movie, the Joker would go on trial, scarring Dent in the process."[1] Template:Endspoiler

Cast

Confirmed

Actor Role
Christian Bale Batman/Bruce Wayne
Heath Ledger Joker
Gary Oldman James Gordon
Michael Caine Alfred Pennyworth
(unannounced) Harvey Dent

The Joker

On July 31, 2006, Jeff Robinov, the President of Production at Warner Bros. Pictures, officially announced that Heath Ledger would portray the Joker.[2]

Harvey Dent

Based on what screenwriter Goyer told Premiere magazine, Harvey Dent is expected to to be introduced in the sequel. Josh Lucas is the only actor to have expressed an interest in the role.[3] Liev Schreiber, another rumored actor to portray Harvey Dent, had written in a chat that he was unaware of the role being available, saying, "I seem to be the last one to hear because I know nothing about it."[4]

Unconfirmed

Lucius Fox

Morgan Freeman, who portrayed Lucius Fox in Batman Begins, stated in an About.com interview that he didn't know if he would reprise his role, and that it would be up to the writer and director.[5]

Rachel Dawes

Katie Holmes was confirmed to reprise her role as Rachel Dawes in the sequel on August 11, 2005 [6] However, later sources indicate that Holmes may not be returning after all.

Carmine Falcone

Tom Wilkinson, who portrayed gangster Carmine Falcone in Batman Begins, was asked by Empire magazine about his return to the sequel. Wilkinson responded, "Well, my character's mad and possibly dead so I don't think so."[7]

Scarecrow

Cillian Murphy, who portrayed the Scarecrow in Batman Begins, has expressed interest on returning. However, Murphy does not know if he will reprise his role, though he is signed on for possible sequels.[8]

The Penguin

The Penguin is rumored to be a villain in The Dark Knight, alongside the Joker. The role has supposedly been offered to Philip Seymour Hoffman, but there has been no official word from the studio about the Penguin.[9]

Not appearing

Robin

Christopher Nolan has stated that as long as he is directing the franchise, Robin will not be cast. Nolan said he is still portraying Batman as a young man, so Robin would be too young at the moment. Nolan jokingly added, "Dick Grayson's still in a crib somewhere." When asked who Nolan would cast for Robin if the opportunity arose now, Nolan suggested Frankie Muniz, humorously saying, "If he doesn't age too quickly."[10]

Trivia


References

  1. ^ "Goyer confirms The Joker, Two-Face in sequels!". Batman-on-Film. 2005-05-10. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ "Batman Sequel Title & Casting Confirmed!". ComingSoon.net. 2006-07-31. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ Carroll, Larry (2006-04-21). "Movie File: Brad Pitt, Chevy Chase, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Josh Lucas & More". MTV. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Transcript of Chat with Liev Schreiber". The Liev Schreiber Forum. 2005-11-05. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ Murray, Rebecca. "Morgan Freeman Discusses Lucky Number Slevin". About.com. Retrieved 2006-07-31.
  6. ^ [2006.http://countingdown.com/movies/3718603/news?item_id=3766063 "Scarecrow in Batman 2?"]. countingdown.com. 2006-08-04. Retrieved 2006-08-04. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ Ohara, Helen. "Tom Wilkinson Talks A Good Woman and more..." Empire. Retrieved 2006-07-31.
  8. ^ Otto, Jeff (2005-08-06). "Scarecrow in Batman 2?". IGN.com. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ "Ledger confirmed and it's called The Dark Knight!". Batman-on-Film. 2006-07-31. Retrieved 2006-08-01. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "Nolan on Robin in Batman Sequels". SuperHeroHype.com. 2005-06-23. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ Chavez, Kellvin (2006-01-28). "Bettany Talks Batman Begins Sequel!". Latino Review. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ Beall, Mark (2006-05-30). "Lachy Hulme Talks Joker". Cinematical. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "That Joker Adrien Brody". IGN.com. 2006-01-09. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ Otto, Jeff (2006-06-26). "Robin Williams, Joker?". IGN.com. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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