The Hollywood Reporter reports that Liam Neeson is in final negotiations to join the cast of the upcoming Batman movie: Neeson eyes place in WB's Batman cast Bros. Pictures' upcoming Batman movie being directed by Christopher Nolan and produced by Emma Thomas. Neeson would join Bale -- set to play Bruce Wayne, aka Batman -- and Michael Caine, who is appearing as Wayne's butler, Alfred. Katie Holmes and Cillian Murphy also have been cast. The studio declined comment on Neeson's role. Neeson, who was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Oskar Schindler in "Schindler's List," was most recently seen in "Love Actually." His recent credits include "Gangs of New York" and "Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace." He will next appear in "Kinsey" and is shooting "Kingdom of Heaven." He is repped by ICM. (Borys Kit) The Hollywood Reporter.com Related articles: Neeson Eyes Place in 'Batman' Cast - Reuters Versus The Bat - Chud Neeson Joining Batman - Empire Movies Liam Neeson joins "Batman" as villain - Cinema Confidential Neeson Enters Bat Cave - Zap2it.com Judging by the wording of this article, it seems as if Katie was supposed to attend Carolina Herrera's (who you remember dressed Katie for the NYC premiere of PoA) show during Fashion Week in NYC. From USA Today: Katie Holmes was a no-show at Carolina Herrera, and at Oscar de la Renta, Billy Joel and Barbara Walters were about as bold-faced as it got Link to article

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