'The Batman' casts Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell, read details

Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell are in talks to join Matt Reeves' " Batman", featuring Robert Pattinson in title role. According to Hollywood Reporter, Serkis will play Bruce Wayne/ Batman's butler Alfred Pennyworth and Farrell is set to portray DC villain, Penguin.

Serkis is reuniting with Reeves after "Dawn of Planet of Apes" (2014) and "War for Planet of Apes" (2017). actor earlier played villain Klaue in 2018's "Black Panr" for Marvel Studios. " Batman" also stars Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman and Paul Da as Riddler.

film is being billed as a grounded take on Dark Knight and will feature many of Batman villains. Reeves is directing Warner Bros/DC film from his own script. He is also attached to produce with Dylan Clark. " Batman" will hit atres on June 25, 2021.