Bane (Tom Hardy) and Batman (Christian Bale) square off in 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Ron Phillips / WARNER BROS.

Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) and Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) in a scene from 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Ron Phillips / WARNER BROS.

Director Christopher Nolan on the set of 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Ron Phillips / WARNER BROS.

Christian Bale in a scene from 'The Dark Knight Rises.' Ron Phillips / WARNER BROS.