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'''The Dark Knight''' is a ] based on the ] ] character ]. The film is the sequel to ''''']''''', which rebooted the Batman ] after an eight-year hiatus. ], director of ''Batman Begins'', reprises his role as director of the sequel, and the screenplay is written by Nolan's brother, ]. The screenplay is based on a story co-written by Christopher Nolan and screenwriter ]. A title for the sequel has not been announced yet, although Christopher Nolan has stated that ''Batman Continues'' will not be a candidate.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.christophernolan.net/ | title=Nolan talks about Batman DVD, sequel & ''The Prestige'' | publisher=ChristopherNolan.net | date=] | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>

== Plot ==
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In a June 2005 interview with '']'' magazine, ''Batman Begins'' screenwriter ] said, "The next one would have Batman enlisting the aid of Gordon and Dent in bringing down the ]... but not killing him. In the third movie, the Joker would go on trial, scarring Dent in the process."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.batman-on-film.com/b5newsarchives38.html | title=Goyer confirms The Joker, Two-Face in sequels! | publisher=Batman-on-Film | date=] | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>
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== Cast ==
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=== Returning characters ===
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], ], and ] will be reprising their roles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, ], and ], respectively.

==== Lucius Fox ====
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], who portrayed ] in ''Batman Begins'', stated in an ] interview that he didn't know if he would reprise his role, and that it would be up to the writer and director.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://movies.about.com/od/luckynumberslevin/a/slevin033106.htm | title=Morgan Freeman Discusses ''Lucky Number Slevin'' | publisher=About.com | date= | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>

==== Rachel Dawes ====
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According to the ''New York Post'', ] will not be returning as Rachel Dawes, and the studio is looking for a stronger actress. In addition, Holmes has stealing away media attention due to her much publicized romance with actor ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://comics.ign.com/articles/627/627631p1.html | title=''Batman Begins'' Sequel Chatter | publisher=IGN.com | date=] | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>

==== Carmine Falcone ====
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], who portrayed gangster ] in ''Batman Begins'', was asked by '']'' magazine about his return to the sequel. Wilkinson responded, "Well, my character's mad and possibly dead so I don't think so."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.empireonline.com/interviews_and_events/interview.asp?IID=466 | title=Tom Wilkinson Talks ''A Good Woman'' and more... | publisher='']'' | date= | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>

==== Scarecrow ====
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], who portrayed the ] 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.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/639/639901p1.html | title=Scarecrow in Batman 2? | publisher=IGN.com | date=] | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>

=== New characters ===
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====The Joker====
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Based on the suggestive item at the end of ''Batman Begins'' and on what screenwriter Goyer told ''Premiere'' magazine, the Joker will be present in the sequel. Many actors have been mentioned as possible candidates for the role of the Joker, previously played by ] in the original '']''. Warner Bros. Pictures has confirmed that ] will play The Joker.

====Harvey Dent====
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Based on what screenwriter Goyer told ''Premiere'' magazine, ] is expected to to be introduced in the sequel. Actors rumored for the role include:
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<small>''Names in '''bold''' indicate actors who have expressed interest in the role.''</small></center>

], 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."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://accessdeniedbbs.net/lievschreiber/transcripts/LievSchreiber-Nov-6-2005.html | title=Transcript of Chat with Liev Schreiber | publisher=The Liev Schreiber Forum | date=] | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>
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====Robin====
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Christopher Nolan has stated that as long as he is directing the franchise, ] 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, "]'s still in a crib somewhere." When asked who Nolan would cast for Robin if the opportunity arose now, Nolan suggested ], humorously saying, "If he doesn't age too quickly."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/batmannews.php?id=3189 | title=Nolan on Robin in ''Batman'' Sequels | publisher=SuperHeroHype.com | date=] | accessdate=2006-07-31 }}</ref>
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== External links ==
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