Published 12:36 IST, July 20th 2020

Colin Farrell says 'The Batman' script is "incredibly original", praises DeVito's Penguin

Colin Farrell will be seen playing Penguin in Matt Reeves' 'The Batman'. The actor recently called the script of the movie "incredibly original". Know more.

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Batman is a much anticipated upcoming superhero film. Directed by Matt Reeves, it stars Robert Pattinson in le as Bruce Wayne / Batman. Colin Farrell, who plays Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot / Penguin, praised script by calling it ‘incredibly original’. Re to kw more:

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Colin Farrell calls Batman script ‘incredibly original’

In a recent interview with a magazine, Colin Farrell talked about his forthcoming film Batman. He said whole prospect of movie is “really exciting” and he is “ecstatic” to a part of that universe. actor said that he has been watching Batman films with his kid, but script of upcoming movie is something that he feels is “incredibly original”. He stated that it leans into old films but it does t borrow and is born of mythology of characters; Bruce Wayne, Batman and Gotham. Farrell feels that it is like a treatment and a version which he has t seen before. He mentioned that filmmaker Matt Reeves has done an “incredible job” of keeping movie familiar and at same time unique and new. He ted that it is “really exciting” for him to be a part of project.

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Danny DeVito portrayed Penguin in 1992 released Batman Returns helmed by Tim Burton. Colin Farrell praised DeVito’s depiction of character. He said that he saw Batman Returns back in day when it was first released. So he has seen Danny DeVito’s Penguin and “loved” it. actor mentioned that first Batman with Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger and Michael Keaton was “incredible”. He stated that Danny’s Penguin was “devious” and it was “so incredible” that he still remembers it clearly.

Christopher lan’s Batman Trilogy is among most acclaimed superhero movies and was one of reasons why Colin Farrell agreed to be a part of  movie. He said that he was a huge fan of what lan’s did with crape cruser’s world. actor ded that for those reasons it is “really cool” for him to be a part of film.

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About Batman

Batman cast also features Jeffrey Wright as James Gordon, Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle / Catwoman, Paul Da as Edward Nashton / Riddler, John Turturro as Carmine Falcone and Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth. It is said to focus on a younger Batman, emphasizing detective aspect of cape cruser more than his previous outings. film is currently scheduled to release on October 1, 2021.

12:36 IST, July 20th 2020