Though there has been a set photo from The Dark Knight Rises floating around for a few weeks (presumably taken in the U.K., if it was taken on the set at all), most are marking today as the first day of filming for next Batman movie.
Christian Bale began shooting in India today, though his trip abroad will be short since the Indian shoot is expected to wrap tomorrow.
Originally, Christopher Nolan scouted Jodhpur’s Mehrangar Fort, but photos taken today, that are rumored to be the first set pics, don’t appear to be anywhere near a fort.
Some publications are also reporting that the movie will move to Pittsburgh next, but according to the Pittsburgh Film Office, the shoot there is still so far off that they haven’t even started hiring crews or extras yet.
In addition to rumored photos and locations (our bet is they’ll be shooting in the U.K. next) there has also been an extras casting registration form circulating the net. You can find the details here, but proceed with caution as with all casting calls of this nature.
Finally, in other casting news, Warner Bros. released a statement last week which confirms what roles Marion Cotillard (‘Inception’) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt (‘Inception’) will play.
Cotillard will appear as Miranda Tate, a Wayne Enterprises board member eager to help a still-grieving Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) resume his father’s philanthropic endeavors for Gotham. Gordon-Levitt will play John Blake, a Gotham City beat cop assigned to special duty under the command of Commissioner Gordon.
Nolan stated, “When you collaborate with people as talented as Marion and Joe, it comes as no surprise that you would want to repeat the experience. I immediately thought of them for the roles of Miranda and Blake, and I am looking forward to working with both of them again.”
Additional casting includes Anne Hathaway (‘Rio’) as Selina Kyle/Catwoman and Tom Hardy (‘Inception’) as Bane.
Warner Bros. will release “The Dark Knight Rises” on July 20, 2012.
i think this batman will go out on a high note =