Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II is expected to begin filming this June and according to a new report Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Alfred. There had been some (fan) speculation about whether Serkis would be able to film this when he has The Hunt For Gollum coming up, which he’s both directing and acting one of the lead roles.
However, as per Deadline, Serkis will be back as Alfred alongside lead star Robert Pattinson. It’s just going to take a bit of schedule juggling.
‘We’ve confirmed that Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne’s butler, in Matt Reeves’ follow-up The Batman II which commences shooting in June in London.’
‘Essentially, what required solving was reconciling Serkis’ production days on DC Studio’s The Batman II with that of the next New Line film he’s prepping, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, due out on Dec. 17, 2027. Looks like he’s going to make both shoots work.’
‘Serkis has been doing press for the Angel Studios’ animated movie of late, Animal Farm, which he directed. Collider got to him first and asked him whether Batman II was in the cards, who the man who played Sméagol telling the outlet, “I’m pretty certain it’s all going to work out. Yeah, we’re working on it, but I think it’s all looking good.” Per Screen Rant, Serkis said he “won’t be joining them immediately,” them being Batman II, but “by the end of the year, I will be”.’
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Honestly this comes as no surprise to me. I really wasn’t buying the speculation he’d have no time and have to be recast. It’s not like Alfred is the main character.
Still, it’s going to be a busy for Serkis over the next year.
Let us know what you think of this news around Andy Serkis returning for The Batman Part II, expected to begin filming this June? Thoughts below.
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