Christopher Nolan Sets the Record Straight on Josh Hartnett's Batman Audition
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan has revealed that actor Josh Hartnett never screen-tested for the role of Batman in his Dark Knight trilogy, despite Hartnett's previous claims. Nolan stated that while he had initial conversations with Hartnett, the actor was more interested in another project at the time. Hartnett has expressed regret for not taking on the role, but Nolan praised his work and expressed excitement for their upcoming collaboration in the film Oppenheimer. Other actors considered for Batman included Hugh Dancy, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Heath Ledger.
