On Friday afternoon, Dark Knight Rises director Christopher Nolan released a statement regarding the Colorado tragedy that took place during the screening of his film.  "Speaking on behalf of the cast and crew of 'The Dark Knight Rises', I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that has befallen the entire Aurora community,” read the statement. “I would not presume to know anything about the victims of the shooting but that they were there last night to watch a movie. I believe movies are one of the great American art forms and the shared experience of watching a story unfold on screen is an important and joyful pastime.   The movie theatre is my home, and the idea that someone would violate that innocent and hopeful place in such an unbearably savage way is devastating to me. “ Finally, said Nolan, “ Nothing any of us can say could ever adequately express our feelings for the innocent victims of this appalling crime, but our thoughts are with them and their families."

The Dark Knight Rises star Christian Bale also released a statement regarding Friday’s tragedy. "Words cannot express the horror that I feel," Bale, 38, said in a statement via MTV News. "I cannot begin to truly understand the pain and grief of the victims and their loved ones, but my heart goes out to them."

Co-star Anne Hathaway added in a statement to Gossip Cop, “My heart aches and breaks for the lives taken and altered by this unfathomably senseless act. I am at a loss for words how to express my sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”