Well after all of the rumors, speculations, and wishful casting Warner Bros has officially released not only who the villians will be in the highly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises but also who will play them. It was already revealed that Tom Hardy was cast in the film earlier this summer which sent the internet abuzz as to who he would play, there were speculations that he would play Killer Croc and then those speculations then turned into Hugo Strange, but now all the speculation can be laid to rest as Hardy has been cast as the villian Bane.
The biggest surprise though is that Anne Hathaway is playing Catwoman. Anne's name was thrown in with a slew of females who were testing for an unspecified role in the film but it was not revealed until now.
Here is the full press release from Warner Bros
Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Anne Hathaway has been cast as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” She will be starring alongside Christian Bale, who returns in the title role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. Christopher Nolan stated, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Anne Hathaway, who will be a fantastic addition to our ensemble as we complete our story.”
In addition, Tom Hardy has been set to play Bane. Nolan said, “I am delighted to be working with Tom again and excited to watch him bring to life our new interpretation of one of Batman’s most formidable enemies.” Nolan will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner, Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven. “The Dark Knight Rises” is slated for release on July 20, 2012. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
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