Tom Hardy Says Wearing Bane Mask For The Dark Knight Rises Was A Challenge
Meanwhile Kata Mara reveals she auditioned for the Catwoman role but didn't get the call.
Tom Hardy is sure going to get a grilling about this summer's comic book spectacular The Dark Knight Rises in every interview he gives for his new action/romance comedy This Means War that opens in the coming weeks, so expect a few quote articles to go live like this. Everyone is desperate to know and hear everything about The Dark Knight Rises and we are here to help feed your obsession. The Press Association cornered the actor at last night's UK premiere of This Means War and asked him what the experience of wearing the iconic Bane mask throughout the film was like; "Banes mask is tight, actually. I got used to it, but you get used to anything really, in time. When asked whether it was a challenge to find Bane's inner dark side in his performance he wrote; I didnt get into a dark place at all. A lot of dark characters are easy to have distance from, its something I feel comfortable with, I suppose. 
Meanwhile, a little tidbit on an actress who was nearly in The Dark Knight Rises but ultimately didn't get the call. ESPN.com caught up with Kate Mara (sister to The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo's Rooney Mara) and she confirmed that she did indeed screen rest for the Catwoman role in Christopher Nolan's forthcoming movie but ultimately lost out to Anne Hathaway; "Christopher Nolan is one of my favorite directors and just to get the opportunity to test for such an iconic role as Catwoman was an honor. I couldn't talk about it for a while because the movie was so top-secret," she added. "But I am excited to see how it all turns out." The Dark Knight Rises opens July 20th, 2012.