Aug 27 2007EXCLUSIVE: The Dark Knight Spy Report
Thanks to my super-secret connections, I've heard some reports of what was shot on The Dark Knight this weekend, and it's some fairly heavy stuff. How heavy? Fatty Arbuckle heavy. Heavy enough that I'm forced to hide it behind a cut to keep the spoiler-hating community from destroying me.
Learn Anthony Michael Hall's role, who that crazy Joker shoots at, and other top secret mysteries under the cut!
According to the source, here's what went down over the weekend:
A parade is held to honor the fallen Commissioner Loeb. It's attended by Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal), the Gotham Mayor (Lestor Caronell), and other city officials, officers, mourners, etc. From the sidelines, an intrepid reporter covers the story, played by none other than AMH himself, Anthony Michael Hall. It seems he's just a reporter, not The Riddler or a nerdy boy trying to scientifically create the perfect woman.
The Mayor gives a speech, which is followed by a rifle salute to Loeb. After several shots are fired, some of the shooters turn towards the mayor and begin firing at him. Gordon (Gary Oldman) dives for the Mayor, Dent and Dawes run for cover, and one of the offending officers is revealed to be a certain villain without his signature makeup on. You can guess who. He's named after a playing card.
Does this exciting news give anyone else a case of Batmania?!
Reader Comments
1. BigHead21 - August 27, 2007 11:27 AM
thanks for the info. i think heath ledger will do a good job as the joker. He's a good actor and definitly know wut hes doing. kinda sucks that amh isnt the riddler. i think the riddler is a great character hopefull he'll make an appearance in the next film, alongside the penguin maybe.
2. Mike - August 27, 2007 12:09 PM
The guy who plays the Mayor is named Nestor Carbonell.
3. giromide - August 27, 2007 12:28 PM
Nestor is popping up everywhere these days. His casting and Eckhart's will be bringing my wife to this flick.
4. matteo - August 27, 2007 12:35 PM
Wait...doesn't almost the exact scene happen in the first Batman movie?! But, you know...WITH MIMES?!
5. Pete - August 27, 2007 1:02 PM
No Riddler, please. Didn't anyone learn from the Schumacher debacles?
ONE VILLAIN AT A TIME!
6. Darque_Knight - August 27, 2007 1:03 PM
Could AMH be Jack Ryder who becomes The Creeper?
7. Sisco - August 27, 2007 1:04 PM
Is there any follow up about the possibility of Harley Quinn appearing in TDK?
Overall, though, this sounds like an incredible scene. Can't wait for the film to drop next summer.
8. HOLOCRON - August 27, 2007 2:12 PM
I believe, word is out that a certain Dr. Quinzel begins interviewing The Joker in his cell at Arkham Asylum as the movie ends.
9. Andy - August 27, 2007 2:18 PM
Holy s***... That hella got me amped up. What a surprise. Sounds like a similar scene from the first Batman movie.... hehehe.
10. Guru Millionaire - August 27, 2007 3:17 PM
Possibly be the greatest movie ever
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11. The Kilted Yaksman - August 27, 2007 3:46 PM
If they're going to introduce Harley Quinn, please, oh please, consider Fairuza Balk for the role!
12. Rick - August 27, 2007 4:53 PM
You see!?? that picture is the only Joker picture that has those deep, scars on his cheeks. None of the recent Joker pics show that.
13. Freck - August 27, 2007 5:05 PM
I'm very slowly becoming concerned that this is going to be like Spiderman 3. Too many supervillians, not enough anything else.
Though I am sincerely rooting for The Creeper to be introduced. He was one of my favorites and still is.
If Topher Grace shows up in the cast, I'm quitting life.
14. TQ - August 28, 2007 8:28 AM
ROFL topher grace
15. holocron - August 28, 2007 11:48 AM
Supposedly Sarah Michelle Geller has been attached to the Dr. Quinzel role.
I'm not against that casting, if ture. In fact, I think she'd be perfect for the role. Right amount of funny with some kickass.
16. theSkeptik - August 28, 2007 12:10 PM
Ive never been a big fan of hers, but i think Brittany Murphy would make a good Harley Quinn. Or Rachel Bilson, now that she is out of the Wonder Woman role.
17. azzy - August 28, 2007 12:13 PM
This movie sounds like it will be full of delicious slash pairing possibilities.
18. Batman Kicks Azzzz - August 29, 2007 5:28 PM
Thanks for the news - I have batmania in the worst way, so I live for these little spoilers.
19. Robert - September 10, 2007 1:32 PM
@5 - Not to nitpick, but Nolan's own "Batman Begins" starred dual villains in the Scarecrow and Ra's al Ghul. I'd argue that a well done comic adaptation can handle multiple villains. I'd say the Schumacher debacle was more about his focus on campiness rather then playing the story serious and dark.