Summary
- Jake Gyllenhaal was almost cast as Batman in Batman Begins, but Christian Bale ultimately won the role. Goyer was an advocate for Gyllenhaal.
- Cillian Murphy and Heath Ledger, who were considered for Batman, ended up playing Scarecrow and Joker in Nolan's trilogy, respectively.
- The Dark Knight Rises drew inspiration from Rocky III, with Batman needing to rise from defeat and face a brute villain like Bane.