After months of speculation, Anne Hathaway (Love and Other Drugs, Rachel Getting Married) has landed the role of Selina Kyle aka Catwoman in Christopher Nolan‘s The Dark Knight Rises. Warner Bros. has also announced that Tom Hardy, who starred in Nolan’s Inception, will play Bane who battles the returning Christian Bale as Batman. The chemically enhanced villain also appeared in Batman & Robin as a mindless thug. Hopefully Nolan will give him more to do here. Check out the full press release below via Deadline.
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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