New Batman star Robert Pattinson describes Glasgow as 'brilliant Gotham'

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New Batman star Robert Pattinson has described Glasgow as a “brilliant Gotham.” The 35-year-old takes over as the caped crusader in the most eagerly awaited film of 2022, The Batman.The trailer has already shown the first look of Glasgow with a scene shot in the Necropolis of the Bat on his bike.And there is more of the city to come.It’s also been used for The Flash, and Batgirl which is filming here this week.Robert said: “It’s not at all surprising to me that Glasgow has become a sort of unofficial Gotham City.

When you think of Gotham you think of a wonderfully Gothic city – and that’s why Glasgow works so well.”While Robert didn’t come to Glasgow to shoot – the bike scenes were filmed with a double – he knows the city well.He said: “The architecture in Glasgow is incredible – it has that real 19th century feel to it hence why it makes for a brilliant Gotham.

George Square is my favourite part of the city – there is so much wonderful architecture on view from one central location.”Filming for The Batman began in Glasgow last February 2020 with Scots given the first look at his new suit.But it was the use of the Necropolis cemetery which saw most interest as the stuntman drove down one of the roads with the gravestones all around.Fans speculated that the Batman’s famous Batcave lair may even be located “under” the city’s graveyard.Other locations include around Glasgow Cathedral and Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

And Hartwood Psychiatric Hospital in Shotts will double up as Gotham’s orphanage.Last year The Flash movie rolled back into Glasgow to continue the city’s connection as the new Gotham.The film, which will be part of the DC Universe will star Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck as Batman, and Michael Keaton, who will reprise