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John Nolan, Veteran Actor of Dark Knight Rises and Person of Interest, Dies at 87
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John Nolan, Veteran Actor of Dark Knight Rises and Person of Interest, Dies at 87

John Nolan, the London-born actor known for his parts in The Dark Knight Rises, Batman Begins, and the TV series Person of Interest, died at 87. Born May 22, 1938, he trained at the Drama Centre and performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company; his screen credits included The Prisoner and projects connected to his nephew Christopher Nolan. He is survived by his wife Kim Hartman and two children. The Stratford-upon-Avon Herald reported the news.

John Nolan, Theater Vet and Batman Films Actor, Dies at 87
obituaries4 hours ago

John Nolan, Theater Vet and Batman Films Actor, Dies at 87

John Nolan, a British theatre veteran and uncle to Christopher and Jonathan Nolan, has died at 87. A Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre alumnus, he appeared in Batman Begins and The Dark Knight Rises as a Wayne Enterprises board member, and also acted in Following and Dunkirk, with screen and stage credits including Daniel Deronda, Doomwatch and Shabby Tiger.

film1 year ago

Anne Hathaway Praises Christopher Nolan for Career-Defining Roles

Anne Hathaway is set to star in her third Christopher Nolan film, joining a star-studded cast in a yet-to-be-titled project. Hathaway credits Nolan with revitalizing her career, particularly with her role in "Interstellar," following a period of negative public perception. She expressed immense gratitude and joy for being part of Nolan's cinematic world again, describing it as a significant career highlight. The new film is slated for a July 2026 release, with production starting in early 2025.

Glen Powell Reflects on Early Career Breakthroughs and Hollywood Challenges
entertainment1 year ago

Glen Powell Reflects on Early Career Breakthroughs and Hollywood Challenges

Glen Powell expressed gratitude towards director Christopher Nolan for casting him in a small role in "The Dark Knight Rises" during a challenging time in his career. Powell described the experience as "electric" and a significant validation, especially given the film's high-profile cast and crew. Since then, Powell's career has flourished with roles in major films like "Top Gun: Maverick" and upcoming projects such as "The Running Man," directed by Edgar Wright.

Cillian Murphy's Approach to Scripts: Avoiding Spoilers and Trusting Nolan.
film2 years ago

Cillian Murphy's Approach to Scripts: Avoiding Spoilers and Trusting Nolan.

Cillian Murphy, who played Scarecrow in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" trilogy, revealed that he never read the full script for "The Dark Knight Rises" to keep the surprise ending under wraps. Murphy preferred to be kept in the dark and only knew his character's motivation. Nolan praised Murphy's performance in the trilogy and revealed that he auditioned for the role of Batman. Murphy is now taking on his first lead role in Nolan's upcoming WWII period piece "Oppenheimer" alongside Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Florence Pugh, and Emily Blunt.

Christopher Nolan's Plans for 'The Dark Knight Rises' and Cillian Murphy's Dedication to the Role.
entertainment2 years ago

Christopher Nolan's Plans for 'The Dark Knight Rises' and Cillian Murphy's Dedication to the Role.

Christopher Nolan initially planned to bring back Heath Ledger's Joker in 'The Dark Knight Rises' using CGI, but scrapped the idea as he felt it would be disrespectful to the late actor. Tom Hardy's portrayal of Bane in the film received some criticism, but he explained that the inspiration behind his voice for the character was the late actor Richard Burton. Despite setbacks, Nolan delivered another great Batman movie and ended the iconic trilogy in the best way possible.