Mar 6, 2011 by B. Alan Orange

Gary Oldman Talks The Dark Knight Rises

Gary Oldman talks The Dark Knight Rises
Gary Oldman talks The Dark Knight Rises
Any little nugget of information regarding The Dark Knight Rises seems to push us closer to this final sequel's July 20th release date. Gary Oldman will reprise his role as Jim Gordon, continuing on one of the more popular story threads from previous movies.

As many know, Gary Oldman is an astute and sometimes painfully truthful actor when it comes to projects he is involved with, and praise does not come easily for the perfectionist, who has been known to be quite hard on himself and his past performances. So it shouldn't be taken lightly when he sincerely states that Christopher Nolan has topped himself when it comes to the story for The Dark Knight Rises.

"I have not read the script. But I have talked to Christopher Nolan about the story. It's fantastic. You can't top The Dark Knight, and I think he may have."


When asked if he could tell people when he starts shooting, he very firmly said, "No." The actor then went onto talk about his character in director Tomas Alfredson's Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.

"It is probably the greatest role I have ever played. Great cast. John Hurt. Tom Hardy. Colin Firth. Ciarán Hinds. Toby Jones. And its directed by Tomas Alfredson. And I think it will be a goodie."


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The Dark Knight Rises comes to theaters July 20th, 2012 and stars Liam Neeson, Tom Hardy, Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Aidan Gillen, Marion Cotillard. The film is directed by Christopher Nolan.


Sources: Collider

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Comments (32)

  1. Gnyah123

    i honestly cant wait another year for this! lol this movie is going to be incredible..and i think he meant tops the dark knight Story wise..clearly since they didnt start shooting yet..but maybe there will be more fighting..there wasnt as much fighting in the last 1 or the first 1..i hope theres a lil more fighting
    but we have to wait n see

    1 year agoby @gnyah123Flag

  2. bud2fresh

    Well he isn't goin to say the movie is bad or doesn't equal up to TDK lol.The problem is he will prob. be bugged about DKR at every press junkit when he's tryin to promote his other films.There is plenty of time before it comes out so i don't really care about what people close to it haft to say right now.

    1 year agoby @bud2freshFlag

  3. I AM FRATSON

    God Ol' Gary...

    @gandoff - I completely agree. They will leave it open so, whether it is decided upon that Nolan and Bale do come back, or they recast, they will want to keep producing the Batman movies.

    1 year agoby @iamfratsonFlag

  4. Mixlexic

    Oldman is excellent and almost unrecognisable as Gordon. Can't wait for more

    1 year agoby @mixlexicFlag

  5. Quick silver

    There is no way this will be the last Batman film, no way! Nolan, you are on it for life.

    1 year agoby @quick-silverFlag

  6. slysnide

    Hard on himself? Elaborate.

    1 year agoby @slysnideFlag

  7. moviegeek

    I'm so psyched.

    1 year agoby @moviegeekFlag

  8. gandoff2169

    He said, "You can't top The Dark Knight, and I think he may have."
    I am about as sure as anyone can, WB and DC, would not let Nolan end the Batman 3 part films in a spot where it could not be continued from his creation end.

    1 year agoby @gandoff2169Flag

  9. Listenkids

    'When asked if he could tell people when he starts shooting, he very firmly said, "No."'

    He said May....

    1 year agoby @listenkidsFlag

  10. Bawnian©-Dexeus

    While I think that topping himself is a stretch, it make you wonder just how great the script is eh? Lord knows just what goes on in that genius mind of his. I'm not expecting it to top TDK, I'm just expecting it to be the greatest trilogy finale ever

    1 year agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag

  11. Jaffoi

    omg Chris Nolan topped himself? RIP in peace

    1 year agoby @jaffoiFlag

  12. Cartman

    (TDK)Comical adaptations are not considered for best picture or direction is wat i came to know thro' someone, even in that case Inception was nominated for the best picture and Nolan not for Best Director. I wonder what is going on bet him and the academy?!

    1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag

  13. TheDude1

    I hope Gary is right but it is going to be hard to top TDK. Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart's performances were some of the best performances in movie history.

    1 year agoby @thedude1Flag

  14. Chris

    Same here plus it's not like I'm not gonna watch this movie

    1 year agoby @unknown21Flag

  15. Dan

    @unknown21 So they're just jumping the gun, gotcha. Though I would be pleased with those confirmations. Alberto Falcone and Talia would be welcomed.

    1 year agoby @dan1Flag

  16. Chris

    @dan1 No they just added it on the site and never told anyone about it also I read on one site that JGL's character will be Carmine Falcone's estranged son looking for revenge but it could be wrong so we just wait until next year

    1 year agoby @unknown21Flag

  17. Dan

    @unknown21 That's what I figured, but they never did a press release about it, did they?

    1 year agoby @dan1Flag

  18. Chris

    @dan1 if you go to JGL profile it will show the character's name he's playing/acting also I don't know if it's true but apparently Marion Cotillard will be Talia Al Ghul

    1 year agoby @unknown21Flag

  19. Dan

    Still seeing Cotillard and JGL on the cast list. Since when did they announce they joined the movie officially?

    1 year agoby @dan1Flag

  20. Chris

    @dan1 I'll bring the plate and fork

    1 year agoby @unknown21Flag

  21. Dan

    @unknown21 It doesn't guarantee anything. The Academy hates Nolan. I'll eat my words if they prove me wrong.

    1 year agoby @dan1Flag

  22. Chris

    If it's true than there should be no doubt that Christopher Nolan will have a problem winning best director and best film, TDKR should guarantee it

    1 year agoby @unknown21Flag

  23. Pjwolsker

    i believe him

    1 year agoby @pjwolskerFlag

  24. Messenger

    I won't believe it until I see it.

    1 year agoby @messengerFlag

  25. Tha Phoenix

    TDKR better than TDK? I have to sit down.

    *puts Martini on table with shaky hands and take a seat*

    1 year agoby @thaphoenixFlag

  26. Jcberry526

    just imagine TDKR topped TDK (even inception) that would be the end of the world LOL

    anyway i am a fan of Gary so great news :P i just wish we had a IMAX near me to see this

    1 year agoby @jcberry526Flag

  27. SherlockHolmes2009

    Damn im so excited for both

    1 year agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag

  28. Emmytt

    i hope dark knight rises kicks some much ass!

    1 year agoby @emmyttFlag

  29. thedude-abides

    Let's hope he's right. Although, I'm one of the thinking that they've yet to top the original, but that's just me.

    1 year agoby @thedude-abidesFlag

  30. Cartman

    I am ur fan Sir Gary..

    1 year agoby @c-a-r-t-m-a-nFlag

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