As a follow up to last year's blockbuster Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan is set to direct Warner Bros. Pictures' The Dark Knight, written by Jonathan Nolan, based on a story by Christopher Nolan and David Goyer. The film will be produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan. Additionally, Christian Bale will resume his role as Bruce Wayne and Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has been cast as The Joker. The announcements were made today by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.Christopher Nolan revamped the Batman franchise in 2005 with the immensely successful Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale in the title role, which chronicled the early years of the superhero. Nolan first garnered attention from critics and fans in 2000 with the groundbreaking drama Memento, which he wrote and directed. He went on to direct the thriller Insomnia, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, and recently wrapped production on The Prestige, with Hugh Jackman and Bale.Bale was most recently seen in the ensemble cast of Terrence Malick's The New World. His other credits include Little Women, Portrait of a Lady, Metroland, American Psycho, Laurel Canyon and Steven Spielberg's Empire of the Sun, which was his first starring role.Ledger most recently earned Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award nominations and won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in the award-winning drama Brokeback Mountain. His other credits include Casanova, Monster's Ball, Lords of Dogtown, The Brothers Grimm and The Patriot."Chris' unique vision is what made Batman Begins such an outstanding film and we could not imagine anyone else at the helm of The Dark Knight," said Robinov. "We also can't wait to see two such formidable actors as Christian and Heath face off with each other as Batman and The Joker.""I'm excited to continue the story we started with Batman Begins," added Nolan. "Our challenge in casting The Joker was to find an actor who is not just extraordinarily talented but fearless. Watching Heath Ledger's interpretation of this iconic character taking on Christian Bale's Batman is going to be incredible."Production is set to begin on The Dark Knight in early 2007.http://...
Yes, he played just amazing, just the best actor. It should be noted also Oldmana and Freeman
stuffmansss(July 11, 2009 at 10:00 pm)
Ledger, the greatest actor! So to transmit all the pain and hatred towards people that expensive worth it! A continuous wetting his lips at the language of film, this is actually physiologically available for this type of injury! In general, he played great, Nikalson was much more boring and gray! sorry guys, Satanist from the world of TV Biz done their job! but in general, really good movie and will go down in history no doubt!
alaindiazaran(July 11, 2009 at 9:41 pm)
yeah this guy doesn't know what he is talking about this movie was great
UltraSexy911(July 11, 2009 at 9:28 pm)
Whats up with u!!! Heath did a great job in that movie!!! Thats why he won an oscar!! No-one else will do a better job than he did!!!!
maniaslayer9(July 11, 2009 at 9:11 pm)
and u suck for posting a gay comment
RandyortonRKOfan(July 11, 2009 at 9:09 pm)
the movie sucked, heath was to faggy to be the joker, bale sucks as batman
shieldsff(July 11, 2009 at 9:00 pm)
fantastic- i loved teh special effects and the action -
spartanperez(July 11, 2009 at 8:11 pm)
thats not funny
santurs(July 11, 2009 at 6:15 pm)
there has been oven seven batman movies, but yes there will be another and it will have the riddler
actarusmlt(July 11, 2009 at 4:25 pm)
R.I.P Ledger, go to hell Nolan!
knowshonM24(July 11, 2009 at 2:06 pm)
y so serious?
djb103(July 11, 2009 at 12:42 pm)
no, i do care. he was a great actor and the best joker ever.he could have did another movie.
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