Director Reveals Title of Third Batman Film (and Which Villain Won't Be Making an Appearance)

Christopher Nolan, writer and director of 'Batman Begins' and 'The Dark Knight,' has revealed the title of the third film in the Batman trilogy: 'The Dark Knight Rises.' And in an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Nolan also discussed which villains won't be getting any screen time in the upcoming film.

"It won't be the Riddler," Nolan said. He has also previously ruled out Mr. Freeze and the Penguin making any appearances. E!Online.com also reports that the director has been meeting with actresses in their 20s and 30s--maybe trying to cast Catwoman?

"We'll use many of the same characters as we have all along, and we'll be introducing some new ones," he said. That might include 'Inception' actor Tom Hardy, who's reportedly in talks to play one of the leads opposite Christian Bale's Batman. No word on whether he'd be playing a good guy or bad guy.

In the interview, Nolan also talked about the fact his film wouldn't be shot in 3D but instead will use HD technology and IMAX cameras.
As for the plot, Nolan will only say that the audience will find the caped crusader on the run from the very people he's saved from evil. Interesting...