Fans of DC Comics’ Dark Knight will be pleased to hear that a familiar face is set to reprise their role in The Batman 2. According to a recent GQ interview, Andy Serkis will be returning as Alfred Pennyworth, the loyal butler and confidante of Batman’s alter ego, Bruce Wayne. The news is not entirely surprising, given that Serkis’ character survived a close brush with death in the first movie.
Directed by Matt Reeves, The Batman (2022) was a fresh take on the Caped Crusader, starring Robert Pattinson as a brooding, younger version of the character. The movie received critical acclaim for its gritty tone, realistic action sequences, and strong performances from the cast. Among the standout characters were Zoë Kravitz’s Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman, and Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin.
As with any successful superhero movie, rumors of a sequel began circulating almost immediately. Reeves has since confirmed that The Batman 2 is in the works, with a planned release date of October 3, 2025. However, beyond the fact that Pattinson will be returning as Batman, little else is known about the plot or the cast.
Serkis’ confirmation that he will be reprising his role as Alfred is a welcome piece of news, but it also begs the question of how the character will fit into the sequel. As the loyal butler to Bruce Wayne, Alfred has always been an important figure in Batman’s life. In The Batman, he played a pivotal role in helping Bruce recover from his injuries and discover the truth about his parents’ murder.
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Given that Serkis has stated he is not pursuing acting roles at present, it is possible that The Batman 2 could mark the end of Alfred’s story arc. If this is the case, it would be a poignant way to test Batman’s resolve and push him to the brink. Losing the last person he has left in the world would be a devastating blow to Bruce, forcing him to confront his own mortality and the limits of his power.
Now, it seems that DC fans are looking to take advantage of this legal precedent and hold Warner Bros. accountable for their actions. According to reports, a group of fans are planning to sue the studio over the use of Cavill’s image in the Black Adam end-credit scene, arguing that it constitutes false advertising and misleads audiences about the actor’s involvement in the film.
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