Anne Hathaway arrives at the Golden Globe Awards. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)
Warner Bro. announced the casting today for Christopher Nolan's latest film in the superhero saga, "The Dark Knight Rises."
Hathaway will appear opposite Christian Bale, who's returning as Bruce Wayne and Batman.
The studio also announced that Tom Hardy, whom Nolan directed in last year's "Inception," will play one of Batman's enemies, Bane.
"The Dark Knight Rises" is slated for release on July 20, 2012.
Hathaway, an Oscar nominee for 2008's "Rachel Getting Married," will co-host the Academy Awards with James Franco on February 27.
