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

Warning: Display title "the Dark Knight (film)" overrides earlier display title "<i>The Dark Knight</i> (film)" (help).

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, reprises his role as director of the sequel, and the screenplay is written by Nolan's brother, Jonathan Nolan. The screenplay is based on a story co-written by Christopher Nolan and screenwriter David S. Goyer. A title for the sequel has not been announced yet, although Christopher Nolan has stated that Batman Continues will not be a candidate.

Plot

Template:Spoiler In a June 2005 interview with Premiere magazine, Batman Begins screenwriter David S. Goyer said, "The next one would have Batman enlisting the aid of Gordon and Dent in bringing down the Joker... but not killing him. In the third movie, the Joker would go on trial, scarring Dent in the process." Template:Endspoiler

Cast

Returning characters

Christian Bale, Michael Caine, and Gary Oldman will be reprising their roles as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, and James Gordon, respectively.

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.

Rachel Dawes

According to the New York Post, Katie Holmes 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 Tom Cruise.

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."

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.

New characters

The Joker

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 Jack Nicholson in the original Batman. Warner Bros. Pictures has confirmed that Heath Ledger will play The Joker.

Harvey Dent

Based on what screenwriter Goyer told Premiere magazine, Harvey Dent is expected to to be introduced in the sequel. Actors rumored for the role include:

Names in bold indicate actors who have expressed interest in the role.

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."

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."

References

  1. "Nolan talks about Batman DVD, sequel & The Prestige". ChristopherNolan.net. 2005-10-15. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. "Goyer confirms The Joker, Two-Face in sequels!". Batman-on-Film. 2000-08-30. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. "Morgan Freeman Discusses Lucky Number Slevin". About.com. Retrieved 2006-07-31.
  4. "Batman Begins Sequel Chatter". IGN.com. 2005-06-21. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. "Tom Wilkinson Talks A Good Woman and more..." Empire. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. "Scarecrow in Batman 2?". IGN.com. 2005-08-06. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. "Talks Started for Batman Begins Sequel?". SuperHeroHype.com. 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. "Movie File: Brad Pitt, Chevy Chase, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Josh Lucas & More". MTV. 2006-04-21. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. "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)
  10. "Nolan on Robin in Batman Sequels". SuperHeroHype.com. 2005-06-23. Retrieved 2006-07-31. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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