Let's start with the news about whom Batman will be facing as a villain in The Dark Knight Rises is a Rumor nothing has been confirmed. Rumor . Truth as she herself confirmed, Anne Hathaway will be playing Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the movie. I can’t tell you what role she has in the beginning, but by the end of the story Catwoman isn’t a villain but rather an ally of Batman. And who are they teaming up to take out? Now onto the Rumors: badassdigest talked to a good source near the Batcamp and have come away with information about The Dark Knight Rises that confirms lots of speculation from recent months. This is, technically, all spoilers. I feel pretty confident that this info is good, but know that Christopher Nolan has gotten very, very skilled at manipulating us nerds and isn’t above throwing out some misinformation from time to time. Here goes nothing: The League of Shadows . Headed by Talia Al’Ghul . With Bane ( Tom Hardy ), who is her muscle/possible love