From Warner Bros. Pictures comes Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson in the dual role of Gotham City’s vigilante detective and his alter ego, reclusive billionaire Bruce Wayne.
Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman (Robert Pattinson), striking fear into the hearts of criminals, has led Bruce Wayne deep into the shadows of Gotham City. With only a few trusted allies—Alfred Pennyworth (Andy Serkis), Lt. James Gordon (Jeffrey Wright)—amongst the city’s corrupt network of officials and high-profile figures, the lone vigilante has established himself as the sole embodiment of vengeance amongst his fellow citizens.
When a killer targets Gotham’s elite with a series of sadistic machinations, a trail of cryptic clues sends the World’s Greatest Detective on an investigation into the underworld, where he encounters such characters as Selina Kyle/aka Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz), Oswald Cobblepot/aka the Penguin (Colin Farrell), Carmine Falcone (John Turturro), and Edward Nashton/aka the Riddler (Paul Dano). As the evidence begins to lead closer to home and the scale of the perpetrator’s plans becomes clear, Batman must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to the abuse of power and corruption that has long plagued Gotham City.
The Batman – Cast
- Robert Pattinson (“Tenet,” “The Lighthouse”)
- Zoë Kravitz (“Big Little Lies,” “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”)
- Paul Dano (“Love & Mercy,” “12 Years a Slave”)
- Jeffrey Wright (“No Time to Die,” “Westworld”)
- John Turturro (the “Transformers” films, “The Plot Against America”)
- Peter Sarsgaard (“The Magnificent Seven,” “Interrogation”)
- Jayme Lawson (“Farewell Amor”)
- Andy Serkis (the “Planet of the Apes” films, “Black Panther”)
- Colin Farrell (“The Gentlemen,” “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”)
The Batman – Characters
The Batman is two years into his role as Gotham’s embodiment of vengeance – a nocturnal vigilante who strikes fear in the hearts of criminals. A reclusive scion of Gotham’s richest family questioning his family’s legacy, The World’s Greatest Detective stalks the streets at night employing a lethal combination of mental mastery, physical strength and expert technology on his journey to becoming the City’s symbol of hope.
Selina Kyle is a mysterious figure who is quietly infiltrating Gotham’s seedy underbelly to further her own agenda. Her fierce attitude and tenacious agility are the perfect tools to excel as a cat burglar, but hidden underneath the array of identities and the motorcycle leathers is a protective soul who’s more at home with the city’s strays than its citizens.
Lieutenant James Gordon is one of Gotham City Police Department’s finest. A seasoned cop with a clear sense of integrity, Jim Gordon provides the GCPD (and the city) with a muchneeded moral compass. As one of the few public figures who count The Batman as an ally, he uses his power and authority as a force for change.
The Riddler has quickly established himself as Gotham’s deadliest threat yet. This enigmatic, masked killer has devised a sinister series of puzzles and tortuous devices to entrap Gotham’s elite and publicly unmask the city’s darkest truths.
The Penguin, aka “Oz,” is the proprietor of Gotham’s exclusive nightlife hotspot, The Iceberg Lounge, a meeting place for the city’s underworld. While this shady crook is known for running his mouth as well as running operations for the city’s top gangster, Carmine Falcone, he definitely has designs on even more.
Alfred is Bruce Wayne’s pillar of strength, inhabiting the role of both father figure and closest ally. As the only person to know The Batman’s identity, Alfred wrestles with his ward’s duty to protect both the Wayne family legacy and the city.
Carmine Falcone is the head of one of Gotham’s most established crime families. Holed up in The Shoreline Lofts, this hermit-like kingpin manages to exert power and influence on the city without taking a single step outside.
Bella Reál is the youngest challenger for Gotham’s Mayoral Election. Using grassroots tactics to rally her supporters from the ground up, Bella is prepared to rip up the rule book in order to cleanse the city of crime.
District Attorney Gil Colson likes to look the other way when it comes to the activities of Gotham’s biggest crime bosses, while at the same time enjoying the perks of the job as one of the city’s top lawmen, especially its nightlife…down to the last drop.
Q&A with Peter Sarsgaard, District Attorney Gil Colson
The Batmobile is Batman’s awe-inspiring signature vehicle. Combining brute force with highspeed ferocity, this staggering feat of engineering provides The Batman with the on-road muscle to chase down his fiercest foes.
The Batcycle is The Batman’s sleekest mode of transport, and perfect for allowing the hero to race through Gotham’s streets at breakneck speeds.
The Batcave is The Batman’s base of operations. Situated in the bowels of Wayne Tower, the vigilante has transformed the old Wayne Terminus railway station into his hidden headquarters. Accessed through a series of secret tunnels, this is where The Batman is able to stealthily hone his skills and develop genius new technologies in his mission to fight crime.
The Batsuit is The Batman’s protective suit of armor, crafted by his own hand. Bruce Wayne combined technical fabrics and bulletproof plating to give his vigilante alter ego a formidable, tactical defense against criminals. With the Batsuit, he creates an intimidating silhouette amongst Gotham City’s shadows.
