As quoted from Aceshowbiz (24/11), Christian Bale says, “I’m very excited, because I believe, but Nolan said the other, this (The Dark Knight Rises) will be my last movie to be Batman.”

The Dark Knight Rises (still) directed by Christopher Nolan is scheduled to be released in July 2012 will begin shooting in April 2011.

Regarding preparation as Batman, Bale also said, “I think it’s not necessary, I know Nolan would give me plenty of time for preparing anything I need. She is a skilled filmmaker and I believe he will make something great with this movie , ”

Continuing its sequel The Dark Knight in 2008, The Dark Knight Rises (2012) reportedly will not be produced in 3D.

Gary Oldman (cast as Jim Gordon), Morgan Freeman (cast as Lucius Fox) and Michael Cain (cast as Alfred) still remain in this ‘Batman about’ movie. In addition, Sir Michael Caine and Tom Hardy who is rumored as the villain also will participate in The Dark Knight Rises.