Matthew Modine’s Part in The Dark Knight Rises Revealed

Last week we reported that Matthew Modine (Full Metal Jacket) had joined the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises, as a character named Nixon.
Today, a few details have been revealed about the character, thanks toshowbiz411.com. Apparently, “Nixon” is a “a politician and a key villain.”
It’s unlikely that the character is any direct relation to the former US President, and more likely that Nolan is simply having a little fun with an homage of sorts.
Modine joins an expanding list of villains in the film, including Bane (Tom Hardy) and Catwoman (Anne Hathaway).
The Dark Knight Rises is filming internationally, including locations in Pittsburgh, New York, Los Angeles, England and Scotland. Recently the production has been shooting scenes at the ancient Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, India.