See How Colin Farrell Completely Transformed Into The Penguin For ‘The Batman’

Colin Farrell is getting in some exercise!

When Matt Reeves graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Tim Burton was about to film Batman’s big return to the big screen. Now The Batman writer-director and Class of 1988 alum will give the 2022 commencement address on May 13 at the campus-adjacent Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The Batman. Makers Warner Bro.s revealed their plans during a presentation at CinemaCon, the annual trade show for cinema owners.The news was announced by The Batman director Matt Reeves who revealed that he will return to write and direct the DC follow up.Reeves said the news was “thrilling for me” and he was “excited to jump back into this world for the next chapter,” according to People.He also confirmed the “whole team” would return for the project according to People, including Pattinson.The first film is now available to stream in the UK, having been released on Premium Video on Demand from April 19 in the UK.The film sees Robert Pattinson play the caped crusader, alongside Paul Dano as the Riddler, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as the Penguin and John Turturro as Carmine Falcone.In a four-star review of The Batman, NME wrote: “Director Matt Reeves has mixed up gritty mob drama with film-noir detective thriller – and thanks to Paul Dano’s ultra-creepy villain, some psychological horror too.“Most of the time it comes off brilliantly. Pattinson plays him with a dour fanaticism that only occasionally topples over into parody.” Meanwhile, in other The Batman news, Nicolas Cage pitched himself to play a villain in a sequel to the 2022 film.The actor was asked at SXSW festival if there’s any roles he’d like to play, and he proposed a deep-cut Batman villain from the 1960s TV series starring Adam West.“We have this new [movie with] Robert Pattinson as The Batman, which I’m excited to see.

A sequel for The Batman is on the way, and yes, Robert Pattinson is returning!

In news that won’t be much of a surprise to anyone, today, at CinemaCon, Warner Bros. chief Toby Emmerich announced a sequel to Matt Reeves’ successful “The Batman” is in the works with Robert Pattinson in the lead once more.

Robert Pattinson and director Matt Reeves are officially confirmed to return for sequel, Warner Bros. announced at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Tuesday.Pattinson and co-star Zoe Kravitz spoke with ET earlier this year about continuing their on-screen dynamic as Batman and Catwoman in future projects.«I think it's going to be a very complicated road ahead,» Kravtiz noted.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“The Batman” is getting a sequel, with Robert Pattinson set to return as Gotham’s fiercest defender.Warner Bros. revealed its plans for another Caped Crusader story during its Tuesday evening presentation at CinemaCon, the annual trade show for theater owners. “The Batman” director Matt Reeves was on hand to announce the news that he will write and direct the follow-up, but he did not provide any details about what the movie will entail.“The Batman,” a gritty three-hour superhero adventure, debuted on the big screen in March, kicking off with $134 million domestically.

No surprise here: The Batman 2 is happening with Matt Reeves returning as director, and Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group Boss Toby Emmerich announced today during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation this afternoon.

Before NATO Boss John Fithian and MPA Chief Charles Rivkin took the stage this AM at CinemaCon in Las Vegas,  The Batman director Matt Reeves started things off, praising exhibition, and promising theater owners, he’s in for the long haul when it comes to making movies for the big screen.

HBO Max has revealed that The Batman is proving to be a major hit on the streamer.

“The Batman” – how it was made, what decisions went into bringing this new reboot to light and what happens next. The good news is, director and co-writer Matt Reeves illuminates a lot of this on the audio commentary track that accompanies the film’s digital release.

The Batman.In the clip, the actor is seen undergoing the four-hour prosthetic overhaul to become the Batman villain, led by make-up artist Mike Marino.“I will say it’s one of the most exciting, jubilant, celebratory experiences I’ve had in making pictures in 20 years,” Farrell says in the video.Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin, is one of the villains in The Batman, alongside The Riddler (Paul Dano) and Carmine Falcone (John Turturro).Colin Farrell's transformation into Penguin for #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/dPDZxVqVjz— Culture Crave

“The Batman,” fans immediately began speculating as to how his take on the Caped Crusader would differ from what came before. With such an iconic character, it’s impossible not to compare different takes on the role – especially in the immediate wake of Christian Bale’s iconic (and beloved) performance in The Dark Knight Trilogy.But one area in which Pattinson’s Batman diverged from the pack is his masked vigilante doesn’t attempt to mask his speaking voice when conversing as Batman.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to hours scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From the long-awaited streaming premiere of to a new star-studded anthology series, we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.Starring fan favorites including Robert Pattinson, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Pablo Schreiber, Rose Matafeo, Amy Schumer, Michael Cera, Jake Johnson, Zach Braff, Gabrielle Union, Jared Leto, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Kate McKinnon and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week: +While Matt Reeves’ gothic take on the superhero is still playing in theaters across the country, you can now watch Robert Pattinson and Zoe Kravitz fight crime together in Gotham City from the comfort of your own couch.

Warning: The following contains spoilers for “The Batman.”When “The Batman” hit theaters, fans and critics alike praised co-writer and director Matt Reeves’ new vision for the Caped Crusader, but one scene in particular was the subject of much chatter post-release. We’re talking, of course, about the scene at the end of the film in which Paul Dano’s The Riddler is revealed to be sharing a cell at Arkham Asylum with someone credited as “Unseen Arkham Prisoner” who has a very distinctive laugh.Yes indeed, Reeves has since confirmed that this character – played by actor Barry Keoghan – will eventually become the iconic Batman villain The Joker, but isn’t yet fully formed.

continues its dominant run as the year’s highest grossing film — racking up a reported $750 million+ at the worldwide box office — the Warner Bros.-DC superhero flick has now made its streaming debut, too.Beginning today, the Robert Pattinson-led thriller is available to stream exclusively on HBO Max — or purchase in 4K on Amazon Prime Video for $30, too.Directed by Matt Reeves,  explores the origin story of Gotham City's notorious billionaire and caped anti-hero (played by Pattinson) as he attempts to solve the mystery behind a series of a strange murders — with clues from The Riddler (Paul Dano) at the center of the case.The film features an all-star cast that includes the likes of Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Jeffrey Wright as Lieutenant James Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred, Colin Farrell as the Penguin and John Turturro as Carmine Falcone, among others.Whether you're looking to watch DC's moody superhero retelling or are simply eager to rewatch it from within the comforts of your own home theater, here’s everything you need to know about how and where to watch  — streaming online now.  DC’s dark superhero story will be available to stream on HBO Max or buy online beginning today, April 18.  HBO Max subscribers will be able to watch for free on the streamer. Basic HBO Max plans are available for $10/month or $100/year, and ad-free packages are available for $15/month or $150/year.HBO Max subscribers will also have access to dozens of other original films and TV shows — including critically acclaimed projects like, ,,, and more.

A nearly three-hour Batman film, bordering on R-Rated, certainly not for kids, that’s nihilistic, darker than the Christopher Nolan films, and not really much of a traditional superhero movie released during a pandemic seemed like a risky endeavor for Warner Bros. earlier this year (read our review here).

“The Batman,” now streaming on HBO Max and available for purchase on various digital platforms, is full of breathlessly rendered set pieces that rank amongst the best in modern superhero cinema – Batman’s Halloween-night prowling; the finale in the stadium; Batman’s visit to Falcone’s club. But there’s one scene that stands out above all the others – the very rainy nighttime car chase. (“The Batman” is so overwhelmingly rainy it makes “Seven” look like “Lawrence of Arabia.”)  In the sequence, Bruce Wayne/Batman (Robert Pattinson) is going after the Penguin (an unrecognizable Colin Farrell) in his souped up Batmobile, which is perhaps the most hot-rod-y version of the iconic car ever captured on film.