JAKARTA - After revealing the names of actors / actresses for a number of important characters in 'The Batman', director Matt Reeves confirmed that the newest actor will play Alfred Pennyworth. He is Andy Serkis.
Through his Twitter account, Reeves confirmed Serkis' appointment as Alfred by uploading a gif of the actor running the red carpet with gusto.
And here comes #Alfred! 🦇 pic.twitter.com/Mxds0m6sqa
- Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) November 13, 2019
Previously, Reeves and Serkis worked together on Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes. Both films received critical acclaim for Reeves 'direction as well as Serkis' outstanding role as Caesar.
Serkis is the newest actor to be part of the Marvel Universe and DC Universe. Before being appointed as Alfred, he had played in Black Panther and Avengers: Age of Ultron (Ulysses Klaue) and was confirmed to direct Venom 2 replacing Ruben Fleischer.
Meanwhile, actors who have previously played in two comic universes include Ben Affleck, James Marsden, Ryan Reynolds, Chris Evans, Idris Elba, Laurence Fishburne, Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Josh Brolin, Michael Fassbender, Djimon. Hounsou, and many more.
Serkis was also included in the recent role of Alfred with William Austin, Eric Wilton, Michael Gough, Michael Caine, Jeremy Irons and Douglas Hodge.
Launching Heroic Hollywood, Thursday, November 14, so far, the details of The Batman plot are still tightly closed. But it will certainly center on Bruce Wayne's youth. Reeves also confirmed that the film is not based on Frank Miller's Year One comic.
The Batman is expected to be the first chapter in a new film trilogy with Robert Pattinson as Caped Crusader. This film is one of many projects developed by Warner Bros and DC. These projects include the standalone film The Flash, Green Lantern Corps, Black Adam, The Suicide Squad, Supergirl, New Gods, and Birds of Prey.
Directed by Reeves from a script he co-wrote with Mattson Tomlin, The Batman also features Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner James Gordon, Paul Dano as Riddler, and Jayme Lawson as Bella - a grassroots candidate running for Gotham office. Recently, Colin Farrell was reportedly in talks to play Penguin.
The Batman is scheduled to air on June 25, 2021.
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