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The Batman.The actor appeared as the Clown Prince of Crime in an extended deleted scene, but that wasn’t the part he originally went for.“I wanted to be Riddler,” he told GQ UK in a recent interview.Keoghan auditioned for The Batman by sending an unsolicited tape over three years ago, after hearing that Reeves was looking to cast someone as The Riddler.Although Paul Dano had already landed the role, Keoghan met with producer Dylan Clark and asked him to watch his audition tape.The two-minute clip sees Keoghan, dressed in black with green braces and a bowler hat, casually make his way out of a lift and saunter down a corridor, before walking towards the camera with blood on his face. You can watch it below.Now watch @BarryKeoghan's audition for Matt Reeves' The Batman.

It’s been about seven months since the release of “The Batman” in theaters. And upon seeing the film, one of the most talked about scenes involves a tease for a new version of Joker played by none other than Barry Keoghan.

Fans often attempt to compare different versions of comic book characters on the big screen as portrayed by different actors. Recently, Danny Devito weighed in on who played the superior version of Batman villain, The Penguin.

Did you hear the news? Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson aren’t going to return for a new ‘Batman’ sequel! At least, that’s exactly what you’d think if you take a look at all the headlines on YouTube and less-than-reputable fandom blogs. Why would anyone think that especially after “The Batman” earned nearly $800 million worldwide earlier this year? Well, you see, there hasn’t been a greenlight given to a sequel, and to those who aren’t familiar with how studios operate, this means the film is deader than a doornail.

Sick of the DC Universe and all its loose lips, sinking ships, and various PR disasters? Sorry, there’s more to come, but suffice to say, for the last few weeks, ever since the “Batgirl” was canceled, it’s been a rollercoaster ride for the company that’s seemingly in the press every day for one negative story after another. Either it’s something that their too-toxic-to-touch “The Flash” actor Ezra Miller did or got arrested for, or it’s some update on “Batgirl” that make the optics of canceling an Afro-Latinx-led project while continuing to support a film by an embattled white actor who has had the worst PR of 2022 look worse and worse.

Colin Farrell is definitely up for a sequel to . While on the red carpet for the premiere of at the famed Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles, Farrell damn near jumped out of his shoes when ET's Will Marfuggi asked him if he'd be in for the sequel should director Matt Reeves give him a ring.«Oh my god, you kidding me?!» Farrell asked rhetorically. «It's so much fun, are you joking [with] me? I've been around the block man. That was an easy sport, I mean… it was a joy.»So far, there's no official word a sequel to the superhero film starring Farrell, Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano and Zoë Kravitz is happening, but Farrell can certainly envision it happening.«Matt's up to his bollocks, you know, hovering over the keyboard and just planning the story because he's just so meticulous,» Farrell says.

Ben Affleck’s tenure as the Batman may be over or ending, but maybe it’ll never end in the mind of wishful-thinking fans. Affleck is set to make his final appearance as Batman in “The Flash,” which will set up Michael Keaton’s Batman as the new version of the character in the DCEU going forward.

After raking in ~$770 million at the box office on a $200 million budget, it’s safe to say “The Batman” is the wild success Warner Bros wanted it to be. And with that financial success, Matt Reeves‘ plans for future projects in his version of Gotham City are secure.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalogue titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This twice-monthly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

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.

Every Tuesday, discriminating viewers are confronted with a flurry of choices: new releases on disc and on demand, vintage and original movies on any number of streaming platforms, catalogue titles making a splash on Blu-ray or 4K. This twice-monthly column sifts through all of those choices to pluck out the movies most worth your time, no matter how you’re watching.

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).

Director Robert Eggers returns with his third feature film, “The Northman,” a Viking epic that places the filmmaker in a more accessible genre. The visually striking revenge flick allows for more action sequences and a larger scale/budget than he’s used to.

Director Robert Eggers returns with his third feature film, “The Northman,” a Viking epic that places the filmmaker in a more accessible genre. The visually striking revenge flick allows for more action sequences and a larger scale/budget than he’s used to.

“The Batman” is clearly a massive hit and already has fans desperate to know more about future plans for sequels. To that end, and as teased in the past, Warner Bros.

Zoë Kravitz crossed paths with a number of previous ‘cat women’ as part of a new Saturday Night Live sketch.The actress takes on the role of Catwoman/Selina Kyle in The Batman, following a line of stars who have previously portrayed the iconic DC character.During her debut hosting SNL, Kravitz had only just begun her opening monologue when she was interrupted by star Kate McKinnon, in character as Michelle Pfeiffer’s incarnation of the character in 1992’s Batman Returns.“I’m Catwoman from the ’90s, the one with the whip – you know like cats have,” she joked, before revealing her origin story of falling into a pile of cats, quipping “they licked me back to life, and now I dress like Sandy from a porno version of Grease“.fire up the cat signal!

Zoe Kravitz took to the Studio 8H stage over the weekend for her hosting debut, and got some help from some special guests.After stepping out onto stage, Kravitz talked about how she plays Catwoman in, and how she got into the mindset of the iconic character.«To prepare for the role, I watched the movie musical Cats every day for a year,» Kravitz joked. «Which is actually how I heard Joaquin Phoenix prepared to play the Joker.»«Someone here talking about ?» asked Kate McKinnon as she joined Kravitz on stage, dressed like Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Tim Burton's .«I'm Catwoman from the '90s,» McKinnon explained. «The one with the whip.

Colin Farrell is not done playing Oswald Cobblepot just yet. After a stunning turn as the iconic villain in, the actor will reprise the role in a limited series for HBO Max.

Anne Hathaway has nothing but praise for the latest Catwoman, Zoë Kravitz!It’s been 10 years since Hathaway cracked the whip as the character in 2012’s , and she’s excited to support the 33-year-old actress as she steps into the role. “So, I have been doing this [], so I haven’t been able to go to see it yet,” Hathaway tells ET’s Lauren Zima.

While there are some people that aren’t over the moon about “The Batman,” the film has received overwhelmingly positive reviews and has earned a ton of money in its opening weekend (more than $250 million worldwide). And one of the breakouts in the new superhero film is Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman.

Taylor Swift took to her Instagram Story on Sunday to rave about Zoë Kravitz's performance as Selina Kyle, a.k.a. Catwoman, in. "@zoeisabellakravitz is the Catwoman of my dreams," the 32-year-old singer wrote over a picture of Kravitz on the screen in a movie theater.

If you haven’t been paying attention to the early weekend box office estimates, it would appear Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” is a massive hit. Domestically, the film has already earned $128 million and worldwide, the superhero feature is right under $250 million.

***Warning the following article features spoilers for “The Batman.” *** Warner Bros.’ “The Batman” is a certified hit. It opened to $128 million domestically—the second-highest opening since 2019 when the pandemic started— and it grossed nearly $120 million internationally for a worldwide total that currently stands at $248 million.

Studios are always desperate to create viral videos on social media. Whether it’s Tom Holland and Zendaya breaking down a ‘Spider-Man’ trailer or just as simple as sharing some of the best scenes from films, studios will do anything to get some attention.

**Spoilers for “The Batman” below. You’ve been warned.** For those who have seen “The Batman” in theaters, you are probably aware there isn’t some grand post-credits scene that teases what’s to come in the franchise.

After years of development, more than a year of delays, and an absolute ton of marketing, “The Batman” is finally upon us. You’ve seen the rave reviews already, but on this episode of The Playlist Podcast, we dive deep into the film to really figure out if Matt Reeves delivered the quintessential ‘Batman’ film or not.

This month, from the jump, promises exciting new films from seasoned filmmakers and newcomers, starting with the latest DC film, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson. But that’s not all.

This month, from the jump, promises exciting new films from seasoned filmmakers and newcomers, starting with the latest DC film, “The Batman,” starring Robert Pattinson. But that’s not all.

Robert Pattinson that he's Batman. Turns out, his inner circle also find it «really, really weird.»The 35-year-old actor spoke to ET's Rachel Smith at Tuesday night's premiere of at the Lincoln Center in New York City and the actor almost couldn't find the words to describe what it all meant to him.“It’s so surreal," he said. «I mean, it’s like, it’s literally … I was just texting somebody earlier, ‘I’m going to the premiere tonight’ and they were like, ‘Don’t you find it really weird that you’re Batman?’ I’m like, yeah.

Zoë Kravitz went full Catwoman at the New York City premiere of  Tuesday night.Kravitz, who dazzled in an all-black number with a special nod to «the cat,» spoke to ET's Rachel Smith about her look, and the Catwomen of the past who inspired her portrayal of Selina Kyle.«I mean, I have literal cats on my dress, what do you think?» Kravitz said of channeling Kyle with her red carpet look. «I think she's just someone who I've been inspired by for so long, I'm so excited to celebrate her on this journey of releasing the film.»The black, floor-length strapless gown featured a corset-like lace up detail at the bodice, with two sets of cat ears at the bust to pay homage to Kravitz's role of Catwoman.

Julia Fox is opening up about her short-lived and high-profile romance with Kanye «Ye» West, and has a lot of appreciation for the experience.Fox walked the red carpet at the premiere of  at Josie Robertson Plaza in New York City on Tuesday, and she spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about the relationship and subsequent split.«It was the best thing that could have happened to me,» Fox said of dating the artist.According to Fox, dating West was «like hitting a reset button. It kind of brought a spark back into my life that I had kind of forgotten about.»West and Fox first met in Miami during a New Year's Eve party.

Obviously, when you think of stories affecting the entire world right now, the idea that “The Batman” is on the verge of hitting theaters doesn’t feel very important. There’s the ongoing pandemic and the hostilities in Ukraine that are both way more worthy of your attention than wondering what’s going to happen in “Morbius,” right? Well, at The Playlist, we discuss films and TV shows and try to avoid writing stories outside of that realm.

Paul Dano’s Riddler is ’s main villain in director Matt Reeves’ stunning take on the superhero, it’s Colin Farrell who steals the show as the Penguin. The 45-year-old actor, who is completely unrecognizable as the formidable crime figure, makes use of every second he’s on screen, bringing the laughs and gravitas to the three-hour epic about a serial killer who threatens to upend the status quo of Gotham with shocking revelations about who actually runs the city.

Unforgettable images—the coned, fiery blue flames of the Batmobile, bodies thrashing, enveloped in shadows, the brailed scars crawling across Robert Pattinson’s muscled back—converge in Matt Reeves’ three-hour, noir-infused epic “The Batman.” Ever since Bob Kane and Bill Finger created him in 1939, the philanthropist playboy by day, Caped Crusader by night, has signified isolation, grief, trauma — vengeance. Over the decades, television and cinematic incarnations, projected through the personalities of the actors who’ve portrayed him, have amplified those traits through both campy and brooding means.