Tom Wilkinson joins new Batman film

Brit Tom Wilkinson and Rutger Hauer have signed up for roles in "Batman Begins".

16:39 25 March 2004

Brit Tom Wilkinson and Rutger Hauer have signed up for roles in "Batman Begins".

Christopher Nolan is directing the latest instalment for the Caped Crusader, while Christian Bale stars as the Dark Knight.

Wilkinson is set to play Falcone, a leading crime figure in Gotham City. Hauer will take on the role of Earle, a business colleague of Bruce Wayne's murdered father who has his eyes on the Wayne empire.

Michael Caine is already signed up to play Alfred, with Katie Holmes as the love interest. Liam Neeson, Morgan Freeman, Gary Oldman and Ken Watanabe are also involved.

Wilkinson was nominated for an Oscar for his role in "In the Bedroom". Hauer recently appeared in the TV programmes "Alias" and "Smallville" as well as acting in "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind".