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  • Charles Dance Joins ‘The Batman: Part II’

    (Left) Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess in 'The Sandman.' Photo: Ed Miller/Netflix © 2022.(Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (Left) Charles Dance as Roderick Burgess in ‘The Sandman.’ Photo: Ed Miller/Netflix © 2022.(Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • Charles Dance is in talks for ‘The Batman: Part II.’
    • He’ll be playing Harvey Dent’s father.
    • Sebastian Stan is aboard as Dent.

    There are plenty of returning cast members for Matt Reeves‘The Batman: Part II’, Robert Pattinson, Andy Serkis and Colin Farrell among them. But there will also be new faces, with ‘Game of Thrones’ veteran Charles Dance among them.

    Deadline is now reporting that Dance will play Christopher Dent, the imposing (and, if lore holds, abusive) father to Harvey Dent, who will be brought to screens this time by Sebastian Stan.

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    And we now also know that Scarlett Johansson, whose part until recently has been a mystery, will be Dent’s wife.

    Related Article: Sebastian Stan is in Talks for a Mystery Role in ‘The Batman: Part II’

    What’s the story of ‘The Batman: Part II’?

    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Little is known officially about what Pattinson’s Caped Crusader will tackle, but we do know that Farrell is back as Oz Cobb, the villainous gangster nicknamed “The Penguin” while Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon) is also predicted to be back.

    We can probably expect to see Batman tackle another menace from his rogues’ gallery, with Barry Keoghan teased as a potential Joker at the end of the original movie, but nothing confirmed about him actually playing the role.

    When will ‘The Batman: Part II’ be in theaters?

    Following a variety of release date shifts as Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin honed the script, the movie is currently set to land on screens on October 1, 2027.

    (L to R) Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Andy Serkis will be Back for ‘The Batman: Part II’

    Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “THE BATMAN,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “THE BATMAN,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • Andy Serkis is returning for ‘The Batman: Part II.’
    • He’ll be back as Alfred Pennyworth.
    • Matt Reeves is once more directing.

    While Andy Serkis already has one big movie job he’s busy with –– that would be preparing to direct and play Gollum once again in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, (not to mention promoting his animated ‘Animal Farm’) he’ll apparently find time in his schedule to revisit another previous gig.

    According to Collider, Serkis will be back as Bruce Wayne’s (Robert Pattinson) loyal, if stubborn butler Alfred Pennyworth for ‘The Batman: Part II’.

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    Here’s what Serkis had to say about his return:

    “I’m pretty certain it’s all going to work out. Yeah, we’re working on it, but I think it’s all looking good. I won’t be joining them immediately, but by the end of the year, I will be”.

    Related Article: Sebastian Stan is in Talks for a Mystery Role in ‘The Batman: Part II’

    What’s the story of ‘The Batman: Part II’?

    (L to R) Director Matt Reeves and actor Robert Pattinson on the set of 'The Batman'. Photo: Warner Bros.
    (L to R) Director Matt Reeves and actor Robert Pattinson on the set of ‘The Batman’. Photo: Warner Bros.

    Little is known officially about what Pattinson’s Caped Crusader will tackle, but we do know that Colin Farrell is likely to return as Oz Cobb, the villainous gangster nicknamed “The Penguin” while Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon) is also predicted to be back.

    We can probably expect to see Batman tackle another menace from his rogues’ gallery, with Barry Keoghan teased as a potential Joker at the end of the original movie, but nothing confirmed about him actually playing the role.

    Scarlett Johansson is aboard as an unknown character, while Sebastian Stan is reportedly playing Harvey Dent in the new movie.

    When will ‘The Batman: Part II’ be in theaters?

    Following a variety of release date shifts as Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin honed the script, the movie is currently set to land on screens on October 1, 2027.

    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Sebastian Stan in Talks for ‘The Batman: Part II’

    (Left) Sebastian Stan arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (Left) Sebastian Stan arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • Sebastian Stan may be joining ‘The Batman: Part II.’
    • His potential role is unknown for now.
    • Matt Reeves is once more directing.

    Looks like ‘The Batman: Part II’ co-writer/director Matt Reeves isn’t done recruiting from the Marvel Universe.

    Following word of Scarlett Johansson being in talks for a role, Deadline is reporting that Sebastian Stan –– AKA Bucky “The Winter Soldier” Barnes –– may join her in Gotham City.

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    As with Johansson, Stan’s casting is neither confirmed, nor do we know what role he might play. Though if you ask us, he’s a possible candidate for Harvey Dent/Two-Face, assuming Reeves is even including the character.

    Related Article: Scarlett Johansson in Negotiations for a Role in ‘The Batman: Part II’

    What’s the story of ‘The Batman: Part II’?

    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Little is known officially about what Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader will tackle, but we do know that Colin Farrell is likely to return as Oz Cobb, the villainous gangster nicknamed “The Penguin” while ‘The Batman’ actors Andy Serkis (Alfred) and Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon) are also predicted to be back.

    We can probably expect to see Batman tackle another menace from his rogues’ gallery, with Barry Keoghan teased as a potential Joker at the end of the original movie, but nothing confirmed about him actually playing the role.

    And there had been chatter about Clayface, but with the character set to get his own movie within the main DC Studios universe (as opposed to ‘The Batman’, which falls under the ‘Elseworlds’ banner of movies/TV that don’t fit there), we’d expect someone else to threaten our hero.

    Where else can we see Sebastian Stan?

    Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) in Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 Marvel.
    Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) in Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2024 Marvel.

    Stan, who scored a Best Actor Oscar nomination for playing a young Donald Trump in ‘The Apprentice,’ was back as Bucky in two movies last year –– a quick cameo in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and more fully in ‘Thunderbolts*.’

    He’ll be back on Winter Soldier duty for this year’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ which lands on December 18.

    Outside of his superhero work, Stan will be seen in a new drama called ‘Fjord’, which has yet to lock in a release date.

    When will ‘The Batman: Part II’ be in theaters?

    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Following a variety of release date shifts as Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin honed the script, the movie is currently set to land on screens on October 1, 2027.

    (L to R) Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Scarlett Johansson in Talks for ‘The Batman: Part II’

    Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (Left) Scarlett Johansson attends the Academy’s 2019 Annual Governors Awards in The Ray Dolby Ballroom on Sunday, October 27, 2019, in Hollywood, CA. Credit/Provider: Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • Scarlett Johansson may be joining ‘The Batman: Part II.’
    • Her potential role is unknown for now.
    • Robert Pattinson will return as the Caped Crusader.

    With a script in hand and filming set to kick off tomorrow, ‘The Batman: Part II’ writer/director Matt Reeves is building the ensemble around returning star Robert Pattinson (back as Bruce Wayne/Batman).

    And according to Deadline, Scarlett Johansson could well be showing up in Gotham City.

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    If Johansson –– who was famously part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Natasha “Black Widow” Romanoff –– does make the leap to DC, we’ll have to wait to learn which role she’ll take as there are no details yet.

    Related Article: Matt Reeves Will Now Start Shooting ‘The Batman: Part II’ Spring 2026

    What’s the story of ‘The Batman II’?

    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Little is known officially about what Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader will tackle, but we do know that Colin Farrell is likely to return as Oz Cobb, the villainous gangster nicknamed “The Penguin” while ‘The Batman’ actors Andy Serkis (Alfred) and Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon) are also predicted to be back.

    We can probably expect to see Batman tackle another menace from his rogues’ gallery, with Barry Keoghan teased as a potential Joker at the end of the original movie, but nothing confirmed about him actually playing the role.

    And there had been chatter about Clayface, but with the character set to get his own movie within the main DC Studios universe (as opposed to ‘The Batman’, which falls under the ‘Elseworlds’ banner of movies/TV that don’t fit there), we’d expect someone else to threaten our hero.

    Could that someone be Johansson?

    Where else can we see Scarlett Johansson?

    Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in 'Jurassic World Rebirth', directed by Gareth Edwards. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    Scarlett Johansson as skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’, directed by Gareth Edwards. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    The actor/producer has been busy setting up roles of late –– she recently was announced as boarding Mike Flanagan’s new take ‘Exorcist’ movie.

    Next up, Johansson will be seen in James Gray’s ‘Paper Tiger’ opposite Miles Teller and Adam Driver. She also has a variety of other projects in development or making their way towards production, including her potential role as Mother Gothel in the live-action ‘Tangled’ for Disney.

    When will ‘The Batman: Part II’ be in theaters?

    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Following a variety of release date shifts as Reeves and co-writer Mattson Tomlin honed the script, the movie is currently set to land on screens on October 1, 2027.

    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • ‘The Batman: Part II’ to Begin Filming Next Spring

    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • Matt Reeves will start shooting ‘The Batman: Part II’ in Spring next year.
    • Robert Pattinson will be back as Bruce Wayne/Batman.
    • The movie will be in theaters in October 2027.

    Looks like co-writer/director Matt Reeves is finally ready to light the Bat-signal.

    While it wasn’t announced with the most fanfare, Warner Bros. Discovery’s executives confirmed in a letter to shareholders that ‘The Batman: Part II’ will start shooting in Spring next year.

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    Reeves had been busy writing the script for the sequel with Mattson Tomlin, and DC Studios co-chief James Gunn commenting that he’d been waiting to see drafts from the pair, but confirming that he was content to wait until the director was happy. With Reeves having delivered the first full draft, things are moving forward.

    Related Article: Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman’ Sequel Release Delayed By a Year

    What’s the story of ‘The Batman II’?

    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure “The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Little is known officially about what Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader will tackle, but we do know that Colin Farrell is likely to return as Oz Cobb, the villainous gangster nicknamed “The Penguin” while ‘The Batman’ actors Andy Serkis (Alfred) and Jeffrey Wright (James Gordon) are also predicted to be back.

    We can probably expect to see Batman tackle another menace from his rogues’ gallery, with Barry Keoghan teased as a potential Joker at the end of the original movie, but nothing confirmed about him actually playing the role.

    And there had been chatter about Clayface, but with the character set to get his own movie within the main DC Studios universe (as opposed to ‘The Batman’, which falls under the ‘Elseworlds’ banner of movies/TV that don’t fit there), we’d expect someone else to threaten our hero.

    What else is happening with DC Studios?

    James Gunn at CinemaCon 2025. Photo: Warner Bros.
    James Gunn at CinemaCon 2025. Photo: Warner Bros.

    One other interesting nugget from the shareholders letter is a comment from WB CEO David Zaslav about how Gunn will be both the writer and director on a new instalment for what said features the ‘Super Family’.

    Which does echo Gunn’s previous comments that he’s working on a follow-up to this summer’s ‘Superman’, but one that won’t directly feature David Corenswet’s hero in the lead (though he will be part of the movie).

    Gunn himself replied to a fan on Threads confirming that he’s well into the scripting process.

    When will ‘The Batman: Part II’ be in theaters?

    While it has previously been delayed, ‘The Batman: Part II’ is currently scheduled for release on October 1st, 2027.

    Batman can battle villains –– let’s hope he can also make release dates!

    Robert Pattinson in 'Superpowered: The DC Story.'
    Robert Pattinson in ‘Superpowered: The DC Story.’ Photograph by Courtesy of Max/Warner Bros.

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  • Robert Pattinson Rumored for Third ‘Dune’ Movie

    (Left) Robert Pattinson in 'Tenet'. Photo: Warner Bros. (Right) Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (Left) Robert Pattinson in ‘Tenet’. Photo: Warner Bros. (Right) Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure ‘Dune: Part Two,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • ‘Dune’ director Denis Villeneuve is considering Robert Pattinson for the third movie.
    • Right now, no formal offer has been made.
    • The likes of Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Florence Pugh would return.

    Having changed his mind about taking a break from the rugged, wind-whipped dunes of Arrakis following ‘Dune: Part Two,’ Denis Villeneuve has actively begun putting the pieces together for a third ‘Dune’ outing.

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    It’s not entirely surprising, since The first ‘Dune’ released day-and-date on streaming in 2021 amid the pandemic, earned $410 million globally, while 2024’s follow-up brought in $714.6 million globally.

    But while Villeneuve looked to be pivoting to another big movie, he’s since confirmed that his focus is now the next ‘Dune,’ likely ‘Dune: Messiah,’ adapting the next book in Frank Herbert’s sprawling novel series.

    Director Denis Villeneuve on the 'Dune: Part Two' global press tour. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Director Denis Villeneuve on the ‘Dune: Part Two’ global press tour. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    And according to Deadline, the filmmaker now has his eye on a big name to join the cast: Robert Pattinson.

    The actor, known for the ‘Twilight’ franchise and a host of other work since (including the title role in ‘The Batman’) is the subject of interest from Villeneuve and backers Legendary for a key role.

    We’d be remiss at this point, if we didn’t point out that this is far from a done deal; in fact, no offer has been made. Yet The Hollywood Reporter brings word that Pattinson is circling the role of the chief villain in the film, one that is possibly Scytale from the Herbert stories.

    In case you’ve never cracked the books, he’s a Tleilaxu Face Dancer who participates in the conspiracy to topple the rule of Paul Atreides.

    Related Article: Director Denis Villeneuve Talks ‘Dune: Part Two’ Casting and Production

    What’s happening with ‘Dune Messiah’?

    (L to R) Director / Writer / Producer Denis Villeneuve and Timothee Chalamet on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Director / Writer / Producer Denis Villeneuve and Timothee Chalamet on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure ‘Dune: Part Two,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    The new ‘Dune’ would continue the story of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, who has a powerful and dark destiny to become ruler of the various worlds.

    Villeneuve has been clear, however, that this won’t be the third part of a trilogy.

    This is what the director said last year:

    “First, it’s important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych. It was really a pair of movies that will be the adaptation of the first book. That’s done and that’s finished. If I do a third one, which is in the writing process, it’s not like a trilogy. It’s strange to say that, but if I go back there, it’s to do something that feels different and has its own identity.”

    Villeneuve has been working on the script with regular collaborator Jon Spaihts.

    Who will be in ‘Dune: Messiah’?

    Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan in Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure ‘Dune: Part Two,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Niko Tavernise. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Given where the story goes, it’s seemingly a given that stars Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh and Zendaya will all return, since Paul Atreides, Princess and Irulan and Chani all feature in the ongoing narrative, not the least because their love/power triangle will be a key part of it.

    Also likely to come back? We’d expect Anya Taylor-Joy‘s Alia Atreides: Paul’s sister, a powerful figure in the Bene Gesserit, who was in just one scene in ‘Dune: Part Two,’ but has an expanded role to play going forward.

    Plus Javier Bardem’s Fremen leader Stilgar.

    And that’s not all…

    Who else will –– spoiler alert! –– be back for the third ‘Dune’ movie?

    Jason Momoa in 'Dune'. Photo: Warner Bros.
    Jason Momoa in ‘Dune’. Photo: Warner Bros.

    We’re putting this one in its own section, since it constitutes a spoiler and we don’t want anyone who hasn’t read the ‘Dune’ books to have their enjoyment curtailed.

    During a recent interview, Jason Momoa revealed that his sword master and mentor Duncan Idaho would be back for the new movie, despite his character dying in the first one.

    Here’s what Momoa said on ‘Today’:

    “I’m making a comeback. You heard it first, right here with you, baby! Well, I’m not sure if I’m going to get in trouble or not, but it’s the same thing like ‘Game of Thrones’, you know what I mean? If you didn’t read the books, it’s not my fault, right? Yeah, there’s going to be… I’m going to be coming back.”

    For the record, and again, spoiler alert: in one of the later books of Frank Herbert’s series, Duncan comes back as a clone.

    What else is Robert Pattinson working on?

    (L to R) Robert Pattinson as Mickey 18 and Robert Pattinson as Mickey 17 in 'Mickey 17,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Robert Pattinson as Mickey 18 and Robert Pattinson as Mickey 17 in ‘Mickey 17,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Pattinson was most recently on screens in Bong Joon Ho’s new sci-fi satire ‘Mickey 17’ about a man who serves on a spaceship who is replaced with a clone of himself every time he dies on board. The film was not a success at the box office.

    He’s also worked on Lynne Ramsey’s new comedy horror drama ‘Die, My Love,’ opposite Jennifer Lawrence and has filmed romantic movie ‘The Drama.’

    Right now, the actor is at work on Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ for Universal.

    And, of course, there is his other big Warners job, Matt Reeves’ long-gestating ‘The Batman’ sequel, which should kick off filming at the end of this year, though it has been through several delays already while Reeves works on the script.

    But if Pattinson is able to squeeze in a trip to Arrakis –– assuming he does lock into the movie –– this summer, that would mean him being on set for three giant movies this year alone.

    When will the third ‘Dune’ movie touch down in theaters?

    Neither Warner Bros. nor Legendary has made any statement about the release date for the new movie.

    While Warners had been holding a December 2026 slot for a Villeneuve movie, but that would seem a very tough turnaround for something on the level of a ‘Dune,’ especially when production is only scheduled for later this summer. But watch this space!

    A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure 'Dune: Part Two,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    A scene from Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ action adventure ‘Dune: Part Two,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Colin Farrell Considering Starring in ‘Sgt. Rock’

    (Left) Colin Farrell accepts the award for Male Actor - Limited Series, Anthology Series, Made for TV Movie at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Sgt. Rock from DC Comics. Photo: DC Comics.
    (Left) Colin Farrell accepts the award for Male Actor – Limited Series, Anthology Series, Made for TV Movie at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, airing live from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT, on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Sgt. Rock from DC Comics. Photo: DC Comics.

    Preview:

    • Colin Farrell is circling the lead in ‘Sgt. Rock.’
    • Luca Guadagnino is attached to direct the movie for DC Studios.
    • Daniel Craig was previously considering the idea.

    It looks like it’s all change in the ranks for ‘Sgt. Rock,’ though depending on who you believe, not such a big change.

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    While word arrived back in November that Daniel Craig was looking to reunite with his ‘Queer’ director Luca Guadagnino for a very different project –– the adaptation of the militaristic DC Comics title –– there have been conflicting reports of how far Craig got in the process.

    DC Studios co-chief James Gunn, for example, shot down the idea that the actor was actively in consideration, merely that he was floated as a potential lead.

    Here’s what Gunn and co-president Peter Safran said recently:

    “You know, we never met with Daniel. We never really even announced ‘Sgt. Rock.’ ”

    Still, it would appear that the process of finding a main man for the ‘Rock’ role has been ongoing no matter what the DC bosses say, and Deadline reports that Colin Farrell is now circling the part.

    Farrell, of course, is fresh off of winning a clutch of awards for another DC-related project, the TV spin-off of ‘The Batman’ called ‘The Penguin,’ focused on the criminal character.

    According to Deadline’s sources, he’s looking to board ‘Sgt. Rock’ but will first have to figure out his busy schedule (more on that below).

    Related Article: Daniel Craig in Talks to Star in DC’s ‘Sgt. Rock’ for Director Luca Guadagnino

    What’s the story of ‘Sgt. Rock’?

    Sgt. Rock from DC Comics. Photo: DC Comics.
    Sgt. Rock from DC Comics. Photo: DC Comics.

    Created by Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert, the character first debuted in the 1959 DC issue ‘Our Army at War’ as a WWII soldier who served in the infantry. The character gained steam in 1977 when he received his own comic book series; it ran until July 1988.

    Rock’s talent includes shooting down German fighter planes with a single submachine gun and tossing grenades with great accuracy. When he’s without a gun, he’s a great street fighter, and can survive gunshots. He’s a calm guy with heart, but also has a “combat antenna” able to detect an incoming enemy siege. There was also a toy series in the 1980s for Sgt. Rock around the time G.I. Joe was soaring in comic books and on TV.

    Who else is working on ‘Sgt. Rock’?

    Director Luca Guadagnino attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ 'Challengers' at Regency Village Theatre on April 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios.
    Director Luca Guadagnino attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Challengers’ at Regency Village Theatre on April 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios.

    Though Craig is not reuniting with Guadagnino for this new project, the director has recruited someone he’s worked with before: screenwriter Justin Kuritzkes. Which, given that he collaborated with the director on both tennis love triangle drama ‘Challengers’ and the Craig-starring William S. Boroughs ‘Queer’ suggests this is coming together quickly.

    There’s also the mention that Guadagnino might (if he signs on) push this ahead of his plan for a new ‘American Psycho’ adaptation, as we brought word about last year.

    And the prolific director has been busy –– he already has Amazon MGM Studios’ Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield thriller ‘After the Hunt’ making its way through post-production release later this year on October 10th.

    What else is Colin Farrell working on?

    Colin Farrell as Oswald "Oz" Cobb in Max's 'The Penguin.' Photo: Macall Polay/HBO.
    Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobb in Max’s ‘The Penguin.’ Photo: Macall Polay/HBO.

    Farrell, is, of course, an actor in demand, and he has a few projects lined up in the coming months.

    He’ll be filming the second season of twisty Apple TV+ drama ‘Sugar’ this year.

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    Plus, assuming he’s ready to put himself back into the prosthetics for the character –– something he’s said he definitely needs time away from –– Farrell may well be preparing for a new season of ‘The Penguin.’ There’s also the chance he’ll be back in for ‘The Batman’ sequel.

    And Farrell is also on board for ‘Belly of the Beast,’ which reportedly explores the unlikely friendship between notorious literary titan Norman Mailer (Ben Stiller) and his protégé, Jack Henry Abbott (Farrell). ‘All of Us StrangersAndrew Haigh co-wrote and will direct that one.

    Before any of that, at least release-wise, he has ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,’ in which he co-stars with Margot Robbie, and is due on September 19th.

    There’s also ‘Conclave’ and ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ director Edward Berger’s movie ‘The Ballad of a Small Player,’ which co-stars Tilda Swinton.

    The story for that one follows a high-stakes gambler who decides to lay low in Macau after his past and debts catch up with him. Along the way he encounters a kindred spirit who might just hold the key to his salvation.

    Production Asia occurred last summer, with Rowan Joffe adapting the script based on the novel by Lawrence Osborne.

    What else is happening with DC?

    David Corenswet as Superman in 'Superman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.
    David Corenswet as Superman in ‘Superman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2024 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.

    DC Studios is gearing for its big cinematic relaunch, with hopes tied to Gunn’s ‘Superman,’ which lands on July 11th.

    That’ll be followed by ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,’ which has Craig Gillespie directing and will soar into theaters on June 26th next year.

    Beyond that, the picture is murkier despite a big confident announcement from Gunn and Safran. A movie based on Batman villain Clayface is in development and recently landedSpeak No Evil’ director James Watkins to call the shots.

    Batman himself is likely to return in ‘The Brave and the Bold,’ but that has experienced some scripting and director delay issues.

    On the small screen, things are healthier, with the likes of the animated ‘Creature Commandos’ already out and a new season of ‘Peacemaker’ on the way. We also know that ‘Green Lantern’-based series ‘Lanterns’ is now filming.

    When will ‘Sgt. Rock’ be on screens?

    With no official commitment to the movie yet, there is zero information about a release date for the movie at this time.

    Director Luca Guadagnino on the set of 'Challengers', a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Credit: Niko Tavernise / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures. © 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Director Luca Guadagnino on the set of ‘Challengers’, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film. Credit: Niko Tavernise / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures. © 2023 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Jason Momoa to Play Lobo in ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’

    (Left) Jason Momoa in 'Superpowered: The DC Story.' Photograph by Courtesy of Max/Warner Bros. (Right) DC Comics character Lobo. Photo: DC Comics.
    (Left) Jason Momoa in ‘Superpowered: The DC Story.’ Photograph by Courtesy of Max/Warner Bros. (Right) DC Comics character Lobo. Photo: DC Comics.

    Preview:

    • Jason Momoa will finally get the chance to play DC character Lobo.
    • The ‘Aquaman’ actor is set to appear in ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.’
    • The ‘Supergirl’ movie is due in 2026.

    For several years now, Jason Momoa has been the superhero known as Aquaman, first introduced via a cameo in 2016’s ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ before starring alongside the likes of Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and Ezra Miller in ‘Justice League.’

    He went on to lead two ‘Aquaman’ stand-alone movies, the wildly successful first movie in 2018 and the less well-received (and much less financially profitable ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ in 2023.

    With James Gunn landing the job of DC Studios boss and most of Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe consigned to cinematic history, it appeared that Momoa’s days of superhero work –– at least for DC –– might be over.

    Jaosn Momoa as Aquaman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / ™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.
    Jaosn Momoa as Aquaman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / ™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2023 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved. TM & © DC.

    Not so! After several months of him talking about how much he wants to switch gears and play the antiheroic bounty hunter Lobo, it would appear he has gotten his wish, and via a project produced by Gunn, no less.

    According to Deadline, Momoa will be showing up as Lobo in ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.’

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    Momoa took to Instagram to confirm the news, sharing a chunk of a previous interview quote where he talks about his hopes to play the character:

    “I collect comics, and I don’t do so much anymore, but was always my favorite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I’m like, ‘Hello? It’s the perfect role.’ ”

    Alongside the Instagram screenshot, Momoa posted a caption this morning that reads, “They called.”

    And while Gunn –– usually the source for official confirmation of such things –– didn’t post a long comment, he did put the following up on Instagram shortly after Momoa let slip the word…

     

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    Who is Lobo?

    DC Comics character Lobo. Photo: DC Comics.
    DC Comics character Lobo. Photo: DC Comics.

    Created by writer Roger Slifer and artist Keith Giffen, Lobo is often depicted as a bounty hunter who enjoys chaos and destruction. He was first introduced in ‘Omega Men #3’ in June 1983.

    An antihero known for his violent and irreverent personality, who hails from the planet Czarnia, Lobo possesses superhuman strength, regenerative abilities and an invulnerability that makes him a formidable opponent. His look was modelled on the members of glam rock band Kiss.

    Various attempts have been made to bring Lobo to the big screen over the years. Filmmakers such as Guy Ritchie and Brad Peyton both took stabs, with Dwayne Johnson circling the roll for Peyton’s version.

    In 2018, Warner Bros. and Michael Bay also flirted with the idea, but the concept never got off the ground. On the small screen, Emmett J. Scanlan played the character on the SyFy series ‘Krypton.’

    What’s the story of ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’?

    DC Comics' Supergirl from writer Tom King's 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.' Photo courtesy of DC.com.
    DC Comics’ Supergirl from writer Tom King’s ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.’ Photo courtesy of DC.com.

    While the exact storyline for ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ has yet to be confirmed, we do know it’ll be a big-scale sci-fi film based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s comic run. It features a “darker, harsher” version of Kara Zor-El raised on a surviving chunk of Krypton who sees everyone around her die.

    This is what Gunn said at the time of the announcement:

    “This is a very different type of Supergirl. In our film, we see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from, you know, the time he’s an infant, versus Supergirl, who was raised on a rock chip-off of Krypton and watched everyone around her die and be killed in terrible ways for the first 14 years of her life, and then came to Earth when she was a young girl and is much more hardcore. She’s not exactly the Supergirl we’re used to seeing.”

    Milly Alcock, who previously appeared on ‘House of the Dragon,’ won the title role back in January.

    We do at least also know that Matthias Schoenaerts will be playing Krem of the Yellow Hill, who kills a young alien girl’s father. The girl in question –– Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll –– then draws Supergirl into the conflict.

    Craig Gillespie is aboard to direct the movie from a script by Ana Nogueira, with the cameras scheduled to start rolling on January 13th in Los Angeles.

    Related Article: ‘Cruella’s Craig Gillespie is in Talks to Direct DC Studios’ ‘Supergirl’

    What else is happening in the DC Studios world?

    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'The Batman,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves on the set in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Besides this new, exciting development, the news has been less rosy, with the announcement that Matt Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ sequel will be pushed aback in the release schedule yet again, this time to October 1st, 2027 (for the record, it was originally aiming for an October 2025 launch).

    Fans were naturally worried, and Gunn tried to assuage concerns by saying that the delay was to let Reeves perfect the script.

    The studio boss/filmmaker also took to Threads to defend the delay:

    “To be fair, a 5 year gap or more is fairly common in sequels. 7 years between ‘Alien’ and ‘Aliens.’ 14 years between ‘Incredibles.’ 7 years between the first two ‘Terminators.’ 13 years between ‘Avatars.’ 36 years between ‘Top Guns.’ And, of course, 6 years between ‘GuardiansVol 2. and Vol 3.”

    When will ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ be in theaters?

    ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ is one of the few DC Studios projects to have an actual release date and is scheduled for June 26th, 2026.

    DC Comics' Supergirl from writer Tom King's 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.' Photo courtesy of DC.com.
    DC Comics’ Supergirl from writer Tom King’s ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.’ Photo courtesy of DC.com.

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  • Comic-Con 2024: ‘The Penguin’ Panel

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    Preview:

    • ‘The Penguin’ had new footage to show at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con event.
    • Star Colin Farrell and executive producer/‘The Batman’ director Matt Reeves were among those attending (Farrell via video).
    • The show is a spin-off of 2022’s ‘The Batman’.

    The Penguin’ might not have had the most promising start at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, making headlines after an immersive “activation” event based on a nightclub from the HBO series for press and the cast was evacuated on Friday night when a fire broke out. No one was hurt, but the big question, of course –– did anyone check to see whether a cowled individual was involved, and were they carrying a Bat Fire Kit?

    Regardless, some of the creative team, including ‘The Batman’ director Matt Reeves (who is a producer on the show), actors Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, showrunner Lauren LeFranc and producer and Dylan Clark –– plus star Colin Farrell, live via video link from Macau, showed up on Saturday afternoon at its panel in Hall H to talk up the show, which continues the story of Farrell’s criminal schemer Oz Cobb from ‘The Batman.’

    Related Article: Colin Farrell Will Reprise his Penguin Role from ‘The Batman’ for a Spinoff Series

    What’s the story of ‘The Penguin’?

    Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobb in Max’s ‘The Penguin.’ Photo: Courtesy of Max.

    The series, which has been described as in the style of classic crime drama ‘Scarface’, will pick up the story of Farrell’s character as he rises to power in Gotham City. Mild spoiler alert in case you’ve yet to see ‘The Batman’, but part of the movie’s plot involves Oz’s bosses either dying or heading to jail, leaving him a path to achieve his aims.

    Yet given that there’s a whole series to fill with this story, we doubt the road will be an easy one. And there’s still that pesky Caped Crusader lurking around (even if Batman likely wouldn’t appear much if at all in the show).

    Farrell’s character will face off against other notorious Gotham crime bosses, including Salvatore Moroni, played by Clancy Brown.

    Clancy Brown in Max's 'The Penguin.'
    Clancy Brown in Max’s ‘The Penguin.’ Photo: Courtesy of Max.

    One of Carmine Falcone’s chief rivals, he’ll be back on the streets for the series and ready to make his move now that he’s no longer at the mercy of Falcone (who, again spoiler alert, died in ‘The Batman’).

    The Cast also includes Milioti as Carmine’s daughter Sofia Falcone, with Shohreh Aghdashloo, Michael Kelly, Dierdre O’Connell, Michael Zegen, Feliz and Theo Rossi rounding out the main cast.

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    What did we learn from ‘The Penguin’ panel?

    Cristin Milioti in Max's 'The Penguin.'
    Cristin Milioti in Max’s ‘The Penguin.’ Photo: Courtesy of Max.

    According to Reeves, Farrell’s Cobb was going to be a focus of the movie sequel to ‘The Batman’ (which the filmmaker is busy writing), but HBO bosses asked for a marquee character for the first spin-off show, and so the decision was made to use the series to bridge between the two movies and explore more about his rise to power.

    Farrell reveals he was hesitant to take on the role for the first movie but was convinced by Reeves and especially delighted by the look of the character, keying in how to play the role and his background from the first sculpt he was shown.

    For her part, showrunner LeFranc said her take on the character’s story was inspired by a corrupt mayor in Rhode Island, who was nevertheless hailed as a pillar of the community for the help he provided to people. She said there are no heroes in this series –– everyone is operating in shades of gray.

    Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti in Max's 'The Penguin.'
    (L to R) Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti in Max’s ‘The Penguin.’ Photo: Courtesy of Max.

    And LeFranc also talked up the idea that Sofia Falcone in the show is very different from how she’s been portrayed previously in the comics, praising what Milioti brought to the role.

    Reeves admitted that ‘The Godfather’s Fredo and Harvey Weinstein were among his inspirations for the character.

    Feliz plays Victor Aguilar, a new character created for the show, and one designed to give us a fresh way into Oz’s story through his connection with the wannabe crime boss.

    Colin Farrell as Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot in Max's 'The Penguin.'
    Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobb in Max’s ‘The Penguin.’ Photo: Courtesy of Max.

    According to the team, Oz and Sophia Falcone mirror each other, but are on two sides of the series and Gotham’s fate is in the balance.

    And if you were wondering whether Oz’s story is wrapped up in the limited series, Reeves confirmed that he will in fact be back on the big screen for ‘The Batman – Part II’, which kicks off filming next year ahead of its planned 2026 release.

    What other Batman news broke at Comic-Con?

    'Batman: Caped Crusader'. Credit: Courtesy of Prime. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.
    ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’. Credit: Courtesy of Prime. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    The news for on-screen Batman –– and particularly The Penguin –– wasn’t limited to the ‘Penguin’ panel, as the presentation for animated series ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ (also produced by Reeves, alongside Batman animation legend Bruce Timm) revealed that Minnie Driver is playing Oswalda Cobblepot, a female take on the character, who will sing in the show.

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    When will ‘The Penguin’ be on screens?

    ‘The Penguin’ launches on Max on September 19th.

    And before that, ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ will kick off on Prime Video on August 1st.

    Colin Farrell as Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot in Max's 'The Penguin.'
    Colin Farrell as Oswald “Oz” Cobb in Max’s ‘The Penguin.’ Photo: Courtesy of Max.

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  • ‘The Batman Part II’ Delayed to 2026

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    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • The sequel to ‘The Batman’ will now be released in 2026.
    • Matt Reeves is once again directing.
    • Beyond Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, the cast has yet to be confirmed.

    Those who have been eagerly awaiting director Matt Reeves’ sequel to his darkly gritty take on the Caped Crusader, ‘The Batman’, will have to be more patient.

    Warner Bros. has announced that the new movie will not now be released on October 3rd, 2025, but instead heads back a year to October 2nd, 2026.

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    What’s the status of ‘The Batman Part II’?

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    Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Part of the reason for the delay is that the ‘Batman’ sequel has reportedly just begun filming, and that Reeves has been at work on the script with Peter Craig and Mattson Tomlin. The shift from a potential shoot last year means that the production has had to wait for soundstages to be available.

    Robert Pattinson is returning as Bruce Wayne, AKA Batman, though there has been little confirmation of any other casting –– Jeffrey Wright has said he’ll be back as Commissioner Jim Gordon, while we’d predict Andy Serkis once more playing loyal Wayne family butler Alfred.

    The plot, however, is a mystery, and the villain for the new movie has yet to be revealed.

    Also, while the film is considered an “Elseworlds” title and not directly connected to the new DC movie universe, the delay means that James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ will get a clear shot at launching the fresh DCU on the big screen with its July 11th, 2025, release date.

    What of ‘The Penguin’?

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    Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot/the Penguin in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    This delay for ‘The Batman Part II’ hasn’t yet impacted TV spin-off ‘The Penguin’, which sees Colin Farrell playing crime boss Oswald Cobblepot. That show is still due to arrive later this year on streaming service Max.

    Related Article: Colin Farrell Will Reprise his Penguin Role from ‘The Batman’ for a Spinoff Series

    What other Warner Bros. movies are scheduled?

    With the new ‘Batman’ movie on the move, there is a hole in Warner Bros.’ schedule. The studio has now given that October 3rd, 2025, slot to ‘The Bride!’ (yes, it apparently does have an exclamation mark at the end of its total), the take on ‘Frankenstein’ to be directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley and Peter Sarsgaard.

    Alto Knights’, Barry Levinson’s mob movie with Robert De Niro playing two different crime bosses, has set a March 21st, 2025, release.

    And Paul Thomas Anderson fans will be happy to know that his new, still-to-be-titled film, which boasts Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Alana Haim among its cast, will be in theaters on August 8th, 2025.

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    (L-R) Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle and Robert Pattinson as Batman in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure ‘The Batman,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley/™ & © DC Comics. Copyright: © 2021 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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