We have been bringing you a load of behind the scenes pictures and videos from the Pittsburgh and Los Angeles sets of director Christopher Nolan‘s final installment of his Bat-trilogy The Dark Knight Rises. There hasn’t been any casting news for the film since February when Christopher Judge (Andromeda, Stargate SG-1) joined the cast in an undisclosed role.

Now, Monsters & Critics reports that Italian actor Massi Furlan (Star Trek, Aim High) has recently joined the cast. While Furlan has already filmed several scenes and stated that it was “an extraordinary experience,” the actor has been told not to reveal his role.

Teaser Trailer: The Dark Knight Rises

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Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ The Dark Knight Rises is the epic conclusion to filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, Leading an all-star international cast, Oscar winner Christian Bale (The Fighter) again plays the dual role …of Bruce Wayne/Batman. The film also stars Anne Hathaway, as Selina Kyle; Tom Hardy, as Bane; Oscar winner Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose), as Miranda Tate; and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, as John Blake. Returning to the main cast, Oscar winner Michael Caine (The Cider House Rules) plays Alfred; Gary Oldman is Commissioner Gordon; and Oscar winner Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby) reprises the role of Lucius Fox.

The Dark Knight Rises is slated to hit theaters on July 20th, 2012.