Glen Powell Joins the Cast of “The Dark Knight Rises”

Nolan’s Bat Trilogy Concludes

Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated conclusion to his Dark Knight trilogy took a step closer to reality. On Thursday, Warner Bros. announced that Glen Powell, star of Netflix’s “Set It Up,” has joined the cast.

A representative for Nolan confirmed the news to TheWrap, but no details about Powell’s role have been released yet. However, it is speculated that Powell will play a villain in the film.

The Dark Knight Rises is set eight years after the events of The Dark Knight and will see Batman (Christian Bale) facing off against Bane (Tom Hardy), a ruthless terrorist who takes over Gotham City.

Powell’s casting is a major coup for Nolan, who is known for working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Powell has quickly become one of the most sought-after young actors in Hollywood, and his addition to the cast of The Dark Knight Rises is sure to generate excitement among fans.

The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to be released on July 20, 2012.