MUMBAI: Christopher Nolan, who gave us films like Batman Begins, The Dark Knight and the recent widely acclaimed Inception will direct the third edition of the Batman series.

"I think you can at this point say, yes I am," the filmmaker answered when asked if people can assume that he is directing the next Batman film.

Actor Michael Caine has confirmed that filming will start in May next year.

Meanwhile the director‘‘s brother, Jonathan Nolan is working on the script of ‘Batman 3. "We came up with a story that we are very excited about. We particularly like where we are taking the characters and what the ending is," Jonathan has said.

The film will be released by Pictures Eyes on 20 July 20, 2012 in the US.