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Warner Bros officially names Cotillard and Gordon Levitt part of Dark Knight Rises

Warner Bros has tardily confirmed the anointment of Joseph Gordon Levitt and Marion Cotillard to the billing credits of “The Dark Knight Rises”. In a press release issued by the studio this morning, it’s revealed that Cotillard would play Miranda Tate, a Gotham City enterprises board member, whilst her “Inception” co-star Gordon Levitt is John Blake, a Gotham City copper working under Commissioner Gordon – – but are Tate and Blake really Talia al Ghul and Alberto Falcone? Are they donning aliases in an effort to get close to Batman? That’s what they’re – yes, ‘Codpiece44’ in the forums – saying…

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Oscar® winner Marion Cotillard (“La Vie en Rose”) and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have joined the cast of “The Dark Knight Rises,” the epic conclusion to the Dark Knight legend.

Cotillard will appear as Miranda Tate, a Wayne Enterprises board member eager to help a still-grieving Bruce Wayne resume his father’s philanthropic endeavors for Gotham.

Gordon-Levitt will play John Blake, a Gotham City beat cop assigned to special duty under the command of Commissioner Gordon.

The film reunites the actors with Christopher Nolan, who recently directed them in the award-winning blockbuster “Inception.”

The director stated, “When you collaborate with people as talented as Marion and Joe, it comes as no surprise that you would want to repeat the experience. I immediately thought of them for the roles of Miranda and Blake, and I am looking forward to working with both of them again.”

Heading the cast of “The Dark Knight Rises,” Christian Bale stars as Bruce Wayne/Batman. The main cast also includes Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle and Tom Hardy as Bane.

Nolan will direct the film from a screenplay he wrote with Jonathan Nolan, from a story by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer. Christopher Nolan will also produce the film with his longtime producing partner, Emma Thomas, and Charles Roven.

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