WalesOnline (and the Wales On Sunday newspaper) report that The Dark Knight Rises has found its Batcave in the Brecon Beacons in Wales. A waterfall will reportedly double for the exterior of the cave, with filming already having taken place a few weeks ago. According to the site, "The 90ft waterfall near the village of Coelbren is the highest in the park and a tourist favourite because of a path that takes intrepid walkers behind the waterfall."
One local, named in the report as an "insider", who spotted the movie being filmed added: "They were there for a couple of days just a few weeks ago. I understand it’s going to be used in the opening sequence of the film, as Batman discovers the Batcave. But we’ll have to wait and see."
Samantha Games, of the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority, said the region is popular with filmmakers because of its unspoilt views and easy access.
"We work hard to help filmmakers find the perfect location, whether it is on our land or land owned by other authorities like the National Trust. I think it’s becoming more and more popular as word gets around and, with its huge vistas, lack of things like electricity pylons and the professionalism of local contractors it is a perfect location."
"We have always got someone filming here, whether its for adverts, TV shows or big-budget films like Clash of the Titans. Something like that just generates such a boost for the Welsh economy."
STARRING:
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Michael Caine as Alfred
Gary Oldman as Commissioner Jim Gordon
Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox
Tom Hardy as Bane
Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle/Catwoman
Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom Blake
Marion Cotillard as Miranda Tate
Josh Pence as Ra's Al Ghul
RELEASE DATE: July 20th, 2012
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