The Dark Knight Rises has released another clip in its related series of cast appearances on late night talk shows. We previously brought you this frank dialogue between Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gary Oldman, followed by these two clips focusing on Anne Hathaway and Morgan Freeman. Today's clip once again focuses on the non-costumed version of the characters, giving a good amount of backstory to go along with the action sequences. Snippets of it were previously seen in trailers, but now we have a little more context to go along with it. Starring Christian Bale, The Dark Knight Rises opens in IMAX July 20th. Hit the jump for the new clip and a recap of all of our coverage so far.
Check out the new clip below:
Hereâs the official synopsis for The Dark Knight Rises:
Warner Bros. Picturesâ and Legendary Picturesâ âThe Dark Knight Risesâ is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolanâs Batman trilogy.
It has been eight years since Batman vanished into the night, turning, in that instant, from hero to fugitive. Assuming the blame for the death of D.A. Harvey Dent, the Dark Knight sacrificed everything for what he and Commissioner Gordon both hoped was the greater good. For a time the lie worked, as criminal activity in Gotham City was crushed under the weight of the anti-crime Dent Act.
But everything will change with the arrival of a cunning cat burglar with a mysterious agenda. Far more dangerous, however, is the emergence of Bane, a masked terrorist whose ruthless plans for Gotham drive Bruce out of his self-imposed exile. But even if he dons the cape and cowl again, Batman may be no match for Bane.
Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar(R) winner Christian Bale (âThe Fighterâ) again plays the dual role of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar(R) winner Marion Cotillard (âLa Vie en Roseâ), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar(R) winner Michael Caine (âThe Cider House Rulesâ) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar(R) winner Morgan Freeman (âMillion Dollar Babyâ) reprises the role of Lucius Fox. The screenplay is written by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan, story by Christopher Nolan & David S. Goyer. The film is produced by Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Charles Roven, who previously teamed on âBatman Beginsâ and the record-breaking blockbuster âThe Dark Knight.â The executive producers are Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan, Kevin De La Noy and Thomas Tull, with Jordan Goldberg serving as co-producer. The film is based upon characters appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. Batman was created by Bob Kane.
Be sure to check out a ton of info from The Dark Knight Rises set visit, including:
- An Interview with Costume Designer, Lindy Hemming
- 20 Things to Know About The Dark Knight Rises From Our Set Visit; Plus a Recap of Filming Including Baneâs Big Entrance
- Christian Bale Talks Shooting in IMAX, Ending the Trilogy, Fight Scenes with Tom Hardy and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Anne Hathaway Talks Fighting in Heels, Adapting to Christopher Nolanâs Universe, Filming in IMAX and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Tom Hardy Talks Following Heath Ledgerâs Joker, Baneâs Costume and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Producer Emma Thomas Talks Drawing from Comic Books, Bane, Filming in IMAX and Much More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Special Effects Supervisor Chris Corbould Talks ToppingThe Dark Knight, New Vehicles, and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Co-Producer Jordan Goldberg Talks Leaks, Choosing the Filmâs Villain, Putting Football in a Batman Movie, and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
- Nestor Carbonell Talks Secrecy, His Characterâs Relationship with Commissioner Gordon, Cleaning Up Gotham and More on the Set of The Dark Knight Rises
And keep up with all of our continuing coverage here.