Nolan unveils Bane and Catwoman
![Director Christopher Nolan is finally ready to talk about the epic conclusion to his critically acclaimed Batman trilogy. The new villain introduced in The Dark Knight Rises is the terrorist Bane played by Tom Hardy. Hardy bulked up for the role, a move that was intentional, according to Nolan. “He represents formidable physical strength, combined with […]](http://darkknight.tribute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/thedarkknightrises4-242x225.jpg "Nolan unveils Bane and Catwoman - The Dark Knight")
Director Christopher Nolan is finally ready to talk about the epic conclusion to his critically acclaimed Batman trilogy.
The new villain introduced in The Dark Knight Rises is the terrorist Bane played by Tom Hardy. Hardy bulked up for the role, a move that was intentional, according to Nolan. “He represents formidable physical strength, combined with absolute evil of intention,” Nolan said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. His “evil” look is enhanced by his high-tech muzzle, reminiscent of Star Wars’ Darth Vader. However, according to many fans, it has made the character hard to understand. Hardy is confident that by the end of the film, the viewers will be satisfied. “It’s a risk, because we could be laughed at—or it could be very fresh and exiting.” Hardy said. “The audience mustn’t be too concerned about the mumbly voice. As the film progresses, I think you’ll be able to tune to its setting.”
Hardy wasn’t the only actor to undergo a transformation in preparation for the role. Anne Hathaway, who plays Selina Kyle in the new film, said, “I had to physically transform. Chris sat me down at the beginning and said, ‘Joseph Gordon-Levitt did all of his own fighting in Inception. That one zero-gravity fight? He trained for two months,’ I basically left his office and went to the gym and just came out about five minutes ago.” Nolan considers it important for the character, whom he describes as a calloused survivor and world-class criminal. “She has a very strong way of protecting herself and those she cares about, which implies an underlying darkness,” Nolan said.
