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Anne Hathaway is Catwoman, Tom Hardy is Bane

The Dark Knight Rises Official Casting Revealed

January 20, 2011 by

After months of speculation, it looks like we’ve finally got some real casting news for The Dark Knight Rises. Warner Bros. has just sent out a press release announcing that Anne Hathaway will be Catwoman and Tom Hardy (Inception) will play the Hulk-like villain, Bane. Still no mention of Joseph Gordon Levitt who many believe might play Robin or The Riddler. Check out quotes from the press release below:

BURBANK, CA, January 19, 2011 – 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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