BURLINGTON, Vt. -
The newest Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises," is of the most anticipated movies of the summer and a special screening of the movie will take place in Vermont.
When it is released, the biggest fan in the theater might be Vermont's U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy.
"It's going to be a great movie," says Leahy.
Leahy should know. He again has a role alongside the big stars.
"I'm anxious to see how it comes out. I have a small part in it, that will probably be, boom, like that," says Leahy.
Leahy would only say he plays a supporter of Batman's secret identity Bruce Wayne.
And this is not Leahy's first time in a Batman movie. Leahy was also in the 2008 Batman movie, "The Dark Knight." This longtime fan of Batman has been a big part of the franchise including a book, the T.V show, and now four movies.
When it came time to release the newest Batman movie, Leahy says Warner Brothers suggested a special screening in Vermont five days before the official premiere.
"I said sweet, let's do it," says Leahy.
People can buy tickets to the July 15th event in Williston which is also a fundraiser. The money raised will go to the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier and also ECHO in Burlington.
"This is a really great, fun event that will get everyone engaged," says Karen Palmer, ECHO development associate.
While the screening is bound to raise a lot of money, Leahy isn't so sure about the future of his lines in the last of the Batman trilogy by director Christopher Nolan.
"I'm anxious to see if it makes off the cutting room floor," says Leahy.
Tickets start at $100 for the Williston screening.
Ticket Information
ECHO Tickets: For more information, CLICK HERE
Hubbard-Kellogg Tickets: Stop by the library or call (802) 223-3338 during regular business hours. For more information, CLICK HERE
