There has been much speculation concerning THE DARK KNIGHT RISES with multiple female leads possibly for the roles of Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Harley Quinn. Also with the hire of Tom Hardy and which role he will fulfil with most peoples money being in Harvey Bullock.
An insider to the production has leaked that Hardy will play Dr Hugo Strange. This makes the most sense I believe has, originally in the comics Strange was a psychologist brought in by the GCPD to figure out who Batman is. Slightly unbalanced to begin with Strange manages to work out Batman’s identity but keeps it to himself for nefarious purposes. He later goes on to create monsters and other silly things which I doubt will end up in Nolan’s film.
But it does fit with the current film continuity of Batman being on the run and Commissioner Gordon being under pressure to reveal who he is and bring him in. Of course this is still conjecturer but it’s a strong bet on coming true, even though I’m hoping on Black Mask popping up somewhere. If Hardy is Strange or not we will soon find out in the coming weeks no doubt even if it’s clues through the impending wave of viral marketing assaulting our senses in the coming weeks and months.
Ricardo
Nov 19, 2010 at 8:11 am
Not surprised at all. I have been predicting Strange to be the next villian for sometime. Obviously, we will not be seeing any of his trademark monster men but I am sure Nolan and Goyer will play up his fascination of Batman.
Capius
Nov 20, 2010 at 5:25 am
“But it does fit with the current film continuity”
Honestly no. But I can imagine a million scenarios where the could implement. personally I wish they would have made Two-Face more prominent. Now that compliments the continuity.
But If I were a betting man and Nolan wants action that fits his Batman world than introduce another Doctor and Bruce’s wealthy childhood friend. Dr. Thomas “Tommy” Elliot aka Hush. I mean doesnt he fit this series perfectly? Mimics Bruces childhood, Skilled Surgeon – To heal himself and manipulate his look, Hand to Hand combat specialist – need I say more? Plus he’s pretty nifty with a couple of pistols.
Id love for this rumor to be put to rest by introducing Bruce’s childhood friend. +1 Hush.
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