It took a while but it seems Matt Reeves’ Batman project is finally coming into view, and fans have had quite the reaction to the flood of recent casting rumors, especially regarding Alfred Pennyworth. A recent report said that Andy Serkis had been cast in the role of Batman’s most trusted ally, and now Reeves has taken to social media to confirm it. Reeves posted a GIF of Serkis running down the red carpet and high fiving people as he ran down, and it was accompanied by the caption “And here comes #Alfred ! 🦇”, confirming that Serkis will be bringing the iconic character to life in the film.

We don’t know much else about what Reeves has in store for Alfred, though it would seem that his approach to the character is going to be a bit different from previous versions. In regards to the films, most previous versions tend to highlight Alfred’s compassion for Bruce and put the butler in a more parental and guidance role.

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