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The Batman.The actor plays antagonist Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin in the upcoming film that’s directed by Matt Reeves (The War For The Planet Of The Apes), which marks Robert Pattinson’s debut as the caped crusader.On the first day of his makeup and prosthetic test, Farrell explained that he visited a Starbucks in Burbank, California to see if people would recognise him.Speaking to Collider, Farrell said: “The first day we tried the whole thing out, we took it for a drive, a spin metaphorically speaking. We did it in Burbank.

The Batman movie.The actress oozed sex appeal on the catwalk at the BFI IMAX Waterloo in a stunning dress which had cut-outs across the chest to flash the flesh.Lenny Kravitz's daughter paired her halter-neck gown with black and pearl earrings and wore her raven locks in a sleek up do.Zoe also accentuated her pretty features with a dusting of makeup.The actress was joined on the red carpet by her co-stars from the Matt Reeves-directed movie, including The Batman actor Robert Pattinson, who looked dapper in an oversized grey blazer and matching trousers.Robert finished his look with a black jumper and chunky black shoes and accessorised with a silver chain bracelet.The pair appeared to be in high spirits as they posed for a slew of solo snaps - before having joint photos done.They giggled as they chatted on the red carpet and also linked arms as they strolled across it.They then posed for snaps with more of their co-stars in front of adoring fans.Andy Serkis, 57, who plays Bruce Wayne's butler Alfred Pennyworth in the film, was seen in a black satin suit which featured detailing that showcased a red tartan panel and finished his look with a black jumper and shiny black brogues.He attended the event with his wife Louise Ashbourne and son Louis, and the family posed together for sweet snaps.The Batman movie is set to be the longest film in the franchise at two hours and 55 minutes, which included eight minutes of credits, The Hollywood Reporter reports.Batman centres on Bruce Wayne’s earlier days of fighting crime.Pattinson told Variety in 2019 he had wanted to star as Batman for a long time.He said: "I'd had Batman in my mind for a while."It's such an absurd thing to say.

The cast of the massively anticipated new DC film The Batman have landed in London for an all-star red carpet.Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Paul Dano, Jeffrey Wright, Andy Serkis and more graced the carpet at Waterloo’s BFI on Wednesday night as the capital prepared for the launch of Robert’s first outing as the masked crusader.At almost three hours long, The Batman is the longest-running of the franchise yet, but the stars looked more than ready to settle in for the main event.Batman and Catwoman themselves – aka Robert and Zoe – were in visibly high spirits as they posed for photos at the BFI, with one snap showing the pair in peals of laughter.Zoe is seen holding on to a beaming Robert for balance as she laughs, both holding microphones after speaking briefly at the event.The pair, who have been friends for over a decade, are set to explore Batman and Catwoman’s complex relationship in the new film, which will hit cinemas next month.The film’s protagonist Rob was dressed in an oversized grey suit, with a black polo neck and black shoes, his hair in his trademark heavy-on-top style, complete with a messy, sweeping fringe.Many photographs of the 35-year-old saw him smiling easily or joking with his co-stars.However, at one point the actor hit the camera with what we can only describe as his best Blue Steel, a look reminiscent of a certain brooding vampire (sorry Rob).He also stood for a number of snaps in front of The Batman’s imposing sign on the carpet, ahead of watching himself on the big csreen.Zoe, meanwhile, looked drop-dead-gorgeous as she rocked up to the premiere in a sleek, figure-hugging, plunging black dress touching the floor.The sleeveless nature of the outfit offered a close look at Zoe’s myriad tattoos,

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorThe Dark Knight is streaking across Google’s search pages in a new Easter egg, ahead of the premiere of Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” next week.On Google Search, either on desktop or mobile, a query for “Bruce Wayne,” “Gotham City” or “Bat-Signal” will reveal a swiveling yellow Bat-Signal icon in the results. Clicking or tapping on the Bat-Signal GIF will transform your screen into a stormy night sky illuminated by the superhero’s famous beacon — before the Batman himself fires a grappling hook from the wings and swings into view.According to a Google spokesperson, Warner Bros.

STARS of The Batman have taken to the red carpet as part of the celebrations at the glamorous London premiere. Robert Pattinson led the way at the glitzy screening, as he was seen looking dapper in a black turtleneck and oversized tweed blazer. Hunk Robert, 35, linked arms with co-star Zoe Kravitz - who plays Catwoman in the new Warner Bros film, released next month.

Colin Farrell tried his best, but he could not get a cigar in The Penguin’s hand on the set of “The Batman”.

Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz pose for photos together at a special screening of The Batman at BFI IMAX Waterloo on Wednesday (February 23) in London, England.

Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz meet up with soccer star Neymar for a special screening of their new movie, The Batman, in Paris, France on Monday (February 21).

EXCLUSIVE: His Dark Materials episodic director William McGregor has come aboard to helm the movie Smile (working title) for Netflix and Matt Reeves’ 6th and Idaho, a project which is described as a vampire story in the spirit of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive. 

Robert Pattinson has revealed that he was asked to change his original Batman voice.The actor, who makes his debut as the caped crusader in The Batman, explained on Jimmy Kimmel Live! how he originally wanted to do something “radically different” from his predecessors.Speaking on the show, Pattinson said: “Everyone does this kind of gruff, gravelly thing, and I’m like, ‘I’m going to do the opposite, I’m going to go really whispery’.“And I tried to do it for like the first two weeks and it just looked absolutely atrocious, and they told me to stop doing it.”The actor later discovered that Christian Bale also attempted to subvert expectations with his original Batman voice for Batman Begins, before it was later changed. “If you listen to the first Batman Begins teaser trailer, you can hear the original voice,” Pattinson said. “I only found this out a couple of weeks ago.”In The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves (Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes), Pattinson stars alongside Paul Dano as The Riddler, Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot, John Turturro as Carmine Falcone, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle, Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth and Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon.Pattinson recently said he’s discussed the idea of doing a trilogy of films with Reeves.

, the newest actor to take on the role of has acknowledged that playing the Caped Crusader is the most difficult thing he has ever done. Pattinson was formally cast in May 2019, and the picture was ultimately set to be released on March 4, 2022, following multiple delays.The Batman is supposed to depict a more novice Bruce Wayne during his early years as the caped crusader of Gotham City when he first comes into touch with a mysterious serial murderer known as The Riddler.

Over the years, many famous faces have have donned the bat-suit and taken their chance at playing Gotham City's caped crusader, from George Clooney to Robert Pattinson.

Hollywood star.The gritty ITV drama boasts a star-studded cast including Benidorm actress Sheridan Smith and Sherlock star Sian Brooke.However, when the gritty ITV drama returned to screens on Monday night (February 14), some fans were distracted by the show's young lead actor - Louis Ashbourne Serkis.That's because they realised he is the son of Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis, who famously played Gollum in the Oscar-winning fantasy trilogy directed by Peter Jackson.Louis plays Sheridan's on-screen son Noah in the crime series which is set in Turkey - which follows a family holiday that takes a horrible turn.Sixteen-year-old Noah gets locked up in prison on suspicion of sexually assaulting another boy - and he faces a 12-year prison sentence.Sheridan's Kathy is Noah's worried mum who is desperate to prove authorities that her teen son is innocent.When the drama returned on Monday, it saw a heartbroken Kathy visit her son Noah in prison - but things were looking hopeless for her boy until a potential witness turned up at her door, claiming she could help Noah.Eagle-eyed fans appeared to be more interested in Louis and his dad, though, and they flocked to Twitter to chat about it.One fan wrote: "Is the lad played by the son of Andy Serkis? Looks very much like him #noreturn".A second replied: "Yes he is! Thought the same myself."A third replied to the thread with a thumbs-up emoji.Another wanted to praise Louis' acting - and felt like he was going to follow in his parents' footsteps.That's because Louis' mum Lorraine Ashbourne is a well-renowned actress in her own right, having starred in TV shows like The Street, Casualty and Thin Ice.She's also appeared on the theatre circuit - starring in Othello alongside her

The Batman is planning to skip his child’s birth in order to see the DC movie on its opening day.It comes after his wife took to Reddit to complain about her husband’s actions.“My (25F) husband (28M) and I are expecting a baby. As you may know, there is a new Batman movie releasing on early march.

Andy Serkis and Michael Sheen look alike for years, but now even their own kids are getting confused.Andy has revealed that Michael’s daughter mistook the Planet of the Apes star for her dad.People have been confusing Michael and Andy for each other for years due to their similar looks, and the 57-year-old actor can recall one incident when Michael’s child Lily excitedly ran up to him at an airport after thinking it was her dad getting off a flight.Andy – who is world renowned for his performance capture work – was being interviewed by The Guardian when he was asked by a reader if anyone has ever asked him for Michael’s autograph. He replied: ‘Ha! No.

Gallery: Keep the change ya filthy animal! 10 facts about Home Alone (BANG Showbiz)Michael has also had his own experiences of mistaken identity. In 2019, the 'Frost/Nixon' star revealed he was once “chased down the street” by Andy’s fans who were shouting “Gollum! Gollum!”, his character from 'The Lord of the Rings' films. Sheen was once asked who would portray him in the story of his life, and he answered by saying: "Simon Pegg, Martin Freeman and Andy Serkis would play it in rotation as I already spend a fair amount of time being asked if I’m one or other of them and this would nicely add to the confusion!" In The Guardian Q A, Andy was also asked if he was interested in taking on a role that acknowledged his ethnicity.

NO Return star Louis Serkis has been hailed as a “star in waiting” - and it’s no surprise, especially given who his famous parents are. The ITV drama features Sheridan Smith and her continuing reign as the queen of telly dramas - but it’s her on-screen son that has stolen the show.

Frontier Foundry has announced that Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters will launch on May 5 for PC and will feature The Lord Of The Rings actor Andy Serkis.The development team at Complex Games revealed that Andy Serkis – best known for his performances in The Lord of the Rings, the Planet of the Apes trilogy, as well as the upcoming film, The Batman – will lend his vocal talents and portray Vardan Kai, a Grand Master and Steward of the Armoury, in the game’s campaign.“Vardan Kai is a Grand Master, he is a very authoritarian leader, and he doesn’t suffer fools,” Serkis commented. “He has a strong dislike for those he feels he can’t trust, and doesn’t show a lot of emotion, but throughout the game he’s building a ‘master and pupil’ relationship with the player.

He’s the rising star at the forefront of brand new ITV drama No Return. But the actor who plays Sheridan Smith’s on screen son Noah also has a very famous family behind the scenes. Actor Louis Ashbourne Serkis, who stars as the teen accused of sexually assaulting another boy while on holiday with his family in Turkey, is the son of Hollywood star Andy Serkis and Bridgerton actress Lorraine Ashbourne.

In the kids’ film, Louis plays Alex, a boy who is picked on until he finds King Arthur’s sword Excalibur and has to save the world.Louis spoke about the message of the film during modern times.The actor said that it was important to “spread the message of love” and to “let someone know” if you’re getting bullied.Andy starred as the mythical creature Gollum in the Lord of the Rings trilogy in the early noughties.Despite his massive success from the role, the actor has said that he doesn’t want to be remembered as “the guy who played Gollum.”The 57-year-old has been with his actress wife Lorraine Ashbourne since 1990 and the pair got married 15 years ago.Speaking to Express Online in July 2017 about his love for his wife, he said: “When my wife Lorraine and I got together in 1990.“We were in a play at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester when we suddenly realised we were falling in love.”

The Batman soundtrack is being teased by the new DC film’s director Matt Reeves.Reeves took to Twitter to confirm that fans can hear more from composer Michael Giacchino’s score tomorrow (February 4) while sharing a link to a playlist.It comes after the theme tune to the new movie, starring Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, dropped last month.As teased in the trailers, the theme is both sombre and soaring, with soft orchestral stabs building to a triumphant finale.More of my friend @m_giacchino ‘s amazing music from @TheBatman is coming this Friday – follow the official playlist to hear it first: https://t.co/R6mhnyk5gj #TheBatman is #OnlyInTheaters March 4th! pic.twitter.com/SL8qMvqwGK— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) February 1, 2022Giacchino has frequently collaborated with The Batman director Matt Reeves, scoring the end credits on 2008’s Cloverfield, along with tracks for films Let Me In, Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes and War For Planet Of The Apes.The Batman marks Pattinson’s debut as the Caped Crusader, alongside Paul Dano as villain The Riddler, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Andy Serkis as butler Alfred Pennyworth, Colin Farrell as Penguin, and Jeffrey Wright as Gotham City’s police chief James Gordon.A synopsis for the film reads: “Two years of stalking the streets as the Batman, 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, Lt.