Eric Roberts has been cast in the Batman Begins sequel, The Dark Knight, according to the LA Daily News. Roberts will play Sal Maroni, a major mob competitor with Carmine Falcone, who was played by Tom Wilkinson in the first film. Both characters appeared in The Long Halloween, a 13-issue comic book limited series written by Jeph Loeb with art by Tim Sale, that is said to have inspired The Dark Knight’s story-line. If you haven’t read The Long Halloween, GO BUY IT NOW!

The actor is best known for his roles in the hit television series Heroes and The L Word. Roberts is the brother of Julia (Oceans Eleven), and father of Emma (Nancy Drew). The Dark Knight is currently shooting in Chicago and will hit theaters on July 18, 2008.

This is getting more and more interesting. I'll pick up The Long Halloween on ebay.

This is getting more and more interesting. I'll pick up The Long Halloween on ebay.


You won't regret it, it is EXCELLENT.