You may have noticed that a majority of films make use of “love interests” as a means of creating some sort of romantic/dramatic pull. This isn’t anything particularly new or exciting. In fact, it’s the oldest trick in the narrative storytelling book. That said, when Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises does it, it’s news. I mention all of this because there are rumors swirling about the Internet today (hard to believe, right?) that implicate Charlize Theron, Vera Farmiga, and Kacie Thomas (The Burning Plain) as being connected in one way or another with Nolan’s third Batman film.
For info on the extent of these rumors as well as the “love interest roles” they are associated with, hit the jump. The Dark Knight Rises will see the return of Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Michael Caine, and Morgan Freeman. Tom Hardy has also been cast in an unspecified role in the film. It is slated to hit theaters on July 20th, 2012.
It is rumored that the Oscar-winning Theron has been approached to play Detective Sarah Essen in The Dark Knight Rises. Per Comic Book Movie, the role is that of a love interest for Commissioner Jim Gordon (played by Gary Oldman). As for Essen, her character dates back to Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’s Batman: Year One arc where she and the married Gordon strike up an affair whose inevitable end leads to Essen leaving Gotham for New York City. If you’d like to know more about Det. Sarah Essen, check out her Wikipedia page here.
As for Oscar-nominee Vera Farmiga and Kacie Thomas, CBM is also reporting the rumor that the two have already auditioned for the role of Julie Madison. As far as Batman history goes, Ms. Madison is known for being engaged to millionaire Bruce Wayne and as one of his first love interests. She dates all the way back to Detective Comics #31 which was released in 1939. For more info on her character, see her Wikipedia page here.
For me, the main takeaway from this set of rumors isn’t so much the actresses involved but rather the knowledge that Sarah Essen and Julie Madison appear to be a part of David Goyer’s story. That’s not to slight Theron, Farmiga, or Thomas (I think all three are solid actresses) but to downplay all past, present, and future casting rumors regarding The Dark Knight Rises as just that – rumors.
Finally, what are your thoughts on the inclusion of Detective Sarah Essen and Julie Madison in Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises? Also, assuming there is any amount of validity to the rumored actresses, what are your thoughts on their potential involvement in the film? Let us know in the comments.
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Interesting. I don’t know much about those particular female characters, but as usual, I have faith in Nolan.
With Nolan having already confirmed The Dark Knight Rises to be his last Batman film, I don’t see how they would have the time to develop an interest for Bruce. Then again, with Nolan at the wheel anything’s possible.
Eh, If this is true I think the movie will play way to heavily on the drama and less on the entertainment value of Batman. I think the fans WANT to see a Catwoman because it’s a lot more interesting and in some stories ties up the first one with Falcone Who is probably still alive. I don’t mind this too much I can figure Nolan will make a movie that is really awesome.
Speaking as a fan, i DON’T want to see Catwoman. I hate her.
Unless it’s Catwoman, because between Vicky Valle, Chase Meridian, and Rachel Dawes I’m pretty good in the made-up-batman-heroine department.
Vicki Vale wasn’t created for the original Batman film, she’s been part of the Batman universe since the 40′s.
Have you noticed how all the casting rumors are for characters in the police force? Hope this means more focus on the ‘hunt’ for Batman than some villain coming into town causing trouble, which Batman stops making everything return to normal.
I think any of them would be great. Just as long as it isn’t for CATWOMAN.
Am I the only one that would be completely underwhelmed if it’s announced that CATWOMAN is the villain??????????
You, very possibly, might be in the minority.
You, very possibly, might be in the minority.
I’m with you. I don’t think Catwoman would fit in to the world Nolan has built, at all.
an anti-hero woman that catches bruces attention? remember when everyone thought heath ledger as joker was gonna be bad? ohhhhhhh
Thank god they’re ditching Maggie Gyllenhaal. I don’t have to spend another 2+ hours wondering why Batman’s hot for a butterface.
You do remember that she died in the last film, right? Well, at least her character did.
funny how cruel fanboys can get.
Given the tension caused by Gordon “pretending” to die during pursuit of the Joker in Dark Knight, introducing Essen could mean Nolan is looking at having Gordon either going through divorce during Rises or possibly either leading to it (like in the comic books) or having the divorce be final at the beginning of the film, which would lead more towards the life Gordon has with Essen in other books before she too is killed.
comicbookmovie.com is not a very reilable source lol
comicbookmovie.com is not a very reilable source lol
If Catwoman is in the movie I’ll start liniing up now to see it. Whatever Nolan & his team do I trust that’ll be terrific.
If Catwoman is in the movie I’ll start liniing up now to see it. Whatever Nolan & his team do I trust that’ll be terrific.
Makes me think the villain will be Black Mask.
i honeslty want to see robin. but i GOOD robin… people hate him when they shouldnt. he was shit in the origional tv series and the later movies. but done correctly he would make batman look more human. because thats what robin has always been. the one who prevents batman going to far
I dont WANT to see another Robin protrayal, but your comment reminds me of the storyline after Jason Todd was killed – Batman was out there beating the crap out of bad guys, and not really being bruce wayne anymore. it took another robin coming in to show him he had to also be a leader, not just a vigilante.
Tom Hardy could be The Penguin, Wouldn’t that be interesting.
hmm.. I think Charlize Theron would fit in nicely with the old cast considering she can
take on a pretty serious character herself.
It will be Talia Al Ghul.
It will be Talia Al Ghul.
Nolan has done a great job with the past 2 films and I don’t expect anything different from this one. I DON”T want to see Catwoman at all in this film.
I would love to see them cast a fresh face as the love interest for Bruce Wayne though. The last two actress’ were less than interesting as far as I was concerned.
Kacie Thomas looks perfect.
Theron or Madison are classy choices no doubt. The rumored characters could be great supporting roles also.
I would rather see Talia Al Ghul as a love interest however, with either Madison or Gemma Arterton playing the role. Whatever villains the Nolan gang choose to incorporate, there will be no dissappointments!!
Theron or Madison are classy choices no doubt. The rumored characters could be great supporting roles also.
I would rather see Talia Al Ghul as a love interest however, with either Madison or Gemma Arterton playing the role. Whatever villains the Nolan gang choose to incorporate, there will be no dissappointments!!