Latest Batman sequel ends filming in Pgh.
PITTSBURGH — The latest Batman sequel has wrapped shooting in Pittsburgh.
Sunday was the last day of filming as the Steel City stood in for Gotham City for the filming of “The Dark Knight Rises.”
In the 18 days of filming, moviemakers made it snow in mid-August and dug a hole in a downtown street to stage a massive explosion.
Thousands of local residents and about a dozen members of the Steelers were also recruited for a scene shot at Heinz Field.
The filming also gave Pittsburghers glimpses at the stars and props that will be on display for the movie’s planned opening next July.
The film stars Christian Bale as the caped crusader and his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, along with Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway.
