CLIPS on Instagram: "🎬 Fun Fact: The Dark Knight Rises (2012) The main antagonist, Bane (Tom Hardy), is instantly recognizable by his muffled voice and intimidating mask. The complex audio design for Bane was a major point of discussion during production. Director Christopher Nolan initially planned a much more muffled and distorted voice, intending to make him sound truly monstrous. However, the first theatrical trailer that featured Bane’s voice was met with widespread confusion and complaint