A rumor surfaced late last month that Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in serious negotiations with Warner Bros. to take on the role of Batman starting with Justice League---maybe even earlier, with the hint of a Batman cameo in Man of Steel this summer.  Gordon-Levitt's representation was quick to deny the rumor, and "no" will be the official word for the near future regardless of the truth behind the rumor.  Movieline decided to ask Christopher Nolan---caretaker of the Batman franchise and producer on Man of Steel---directly if Gordon-Levitt or any actor might appear as Batman in Man of Steel.  Nolan smiled and responded:

"I can't talk about that.  You know that."

Nolan didn't flat out say no like Gordon-Levitt's reps.  Make of that what you will.

In the meantime, if you're in the mood for something more tangible from the greater Batman universe, watch a fan recreation of the Dark Knight Risestrailer in Lego after the jump.

 Catwoman's jail flip was made for a Lego re-enactment.

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