City Of Heroes: Next "Batman" Raising Caine

Source: Variety.com

[i]Oscar-winning actor Michael Caine seems headed to the bat cave.

Deal terms are being finalized, but the veteran British actor has agreed to play the role of Bruce Wayne's trusted butler Alfred in the new installment of Warner Bros.' "Batman" series. Christian Bale has been cast in the title role.

Pic, to be helmed by Christopher Nolan and being penned by David Goyer, is expected to start shooting next year for a 2005 release.

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