DC followers are eagerly ready for updates from Matt Reeves’ The Batman Half II. However, depart it to Bruce Wayne’s trusty butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis) to know what is going on to occur within the upcoming sequel. Reeves’ first movie, The Batman, was an astounding success, cementing Robert Pattinson as among the best large display screen variations of Bruce Wayne. Following the breakaway success of HBO’s The Penguin spin-off sequence, the hype for The Batman Half II has by no means been extra palpable.
The standing of The Batman Half II’s script is at the moment unsure, as studies have advised that the script is full, whereas others imagine it’s nonetheless being written. Andy Serkis did not discuss concerning the standing of the movie’s script, however throughout a current look at MegaCon 2025 (through Love Our Life), the actor teased the viewers by revealing that Matt Reeves had advised him what occurs within the upcoming film. “I’m as hungry for it as you all are,” Serkis started, earlier than dropping the bombshell:
“I did press in England with [Matt Reeves] for ‘The Penguin’… and he advised me the story of ‘The Batman 2,’ and I used to be so excited for it!”
If that reveal wasn’t merciless sufficient, Serkis continued, “So the story is… No I am not gonna let you know.” The viewers erupted in laughter, with a slight trace of jealousy, as Serkis sat on stage for the remainder of the panel, understanding everybody in attendance was determined to know the plot of The Batman Half II. Pattinson is confirmed to be returning for the sequel as Bruce Wayne, as is Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. Regardless of the movie probably not having a accomplished script but, Reeves is adamant that the sequel will start taking pictures this 12 months. Serkis studying concerning the plot already needs to be a constructive signal of the place the movie is at in growth.
‘The Batman Half II’ Incorporates a “Shocking” Villain
The largest thriller surrounding The Batman Half II is the film’s villain. The primary movie threw in Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) as a crimson herring for Batman, with Paul Dano’s Riddler being the true antagonist of the movie. Barry Keoghan’s iteration of the Joker was additionally teased on the finish of the film, with extra being revealed in a deleted scene.
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Because of this, many assume that the Joker can be Half II’s predominant antagonist — very similar to how Christopher Nolan arrange Heath Ledger’s villain on the finish of Batman Begins earlier than giving him the highlight in The Darkish Knight. Nevertheless, it seems Matt Reeves could possibly be getting in an surprising course. The director nonetheless hasn’t revealed who the villain can be but, however he has clued audiences in on the course the movie might take. In response to Reeves, The Batman Half II’s villain can be “stunning” to many followers, because the director stated:
“You simply type of take a look at [online rumors] casually and go, ‘Is that what they assume now? Fascinating. Okay.’ However you simply put your head down and do what you do, and attempt to do it as greatest you may.”