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Following the first photos this morning, the first trailer is now out for the “Batman: Knightfall” trilogy from Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and DC Studios.
In addition, the key cast members have been revealed with “Hell on Wheels” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” star Anson Mount as Batman/Bruce Wayne, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “Far Cry 3” game villain Michael Mando as Bane, and “The Wire” and “Halo” alum Pablo Schreiber as Azrael.
The project is a multi-part animated film adaptation of the iconic three-part comic storyline from 1993-1994.
In the story, Gotham City faces escalating chaos after the ruthless and super steroid-enhanced genius Bane orchestrates a campaign to physically and psychologically exhaust Batman before confronting him.
As Batman struggles to contain a citywide crime wave following a mass breakout at Arkham, Bane seeks to prove himself the superior force and does so by famously breaking Batman’s back.
Bruce is replaced as Batman by an apprentice named Jean-Paul Valley (a.k.a. Azrael), who becomes increasingly violent and unstable, tarnishing Batman’s reputation. Eventually, Bruce is healed through paranormal means and reclaims his role as Batman.
Jeff Wamester directs, and Jeremy Adams pens the first of the films, which is due out later this year.
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