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Charles Dance in talks for The Batman Part II

Game of Thrones actor Charles Dance is set to join the cast of The Batman Part II.

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Despite Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum scheduling conflicts, Andy Serkis will return as Alfred in The Batman 2: "I'm pretty certain it's all going to work out"

Serkis will join the production by "the end of the year"

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Andy Serkis status for The Batman: Part II confirmed amid Hunt For Gollum schedule

Andy Serkis had been hoping to figure out his schedule to reprise his role as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman: Part II.

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DC’s Batman relaunch stole my heart with one specific moment

Few characters in popular culture have had a journey quite like Batman.

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The Dark Knight star Michael Caine recalls 'chilling' moment Heath Ledger became The Joker

Sir Michael Caine has reflected on Heath Ledger as The Joker in 'The Dark Knight', and how he was "absolutely floored" seeing him become the iconic Batman villain.

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The Batman Part II: release date, confirmed cast, and more news and rumors about the DC movie

Here's what we know about The Batman Part II, which will be released in October 2026.

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DC's Absolute Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman titles are perfect examples of the comic book reboot done right

Opinion | All three are an ideal blend of the old and the new

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How much of an absolute unit is Absolute Batman? A Newsarama investigation

Just how big is Juiced Up Bruce?

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Absolute Batman #1 explained: Everything you need to know about the Dark Knight's big relaunch

Breaking down one of the year's biggest launches

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The Batman 2 starts filming early next year, according to Andy Serkis

The Alfred Pennyworth actor shares an update on the sequel

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35 Years Ago, Tim Burton Made a Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Movie That Could Never Happen Today

Today, any franchise with a hint of value is so tightly controlled by its corporate owners that it barely makes a difference who directs what. But back in the '80s, Tim Burton was allowed to interpret one massive character in his own unique way.

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The Flash's Newest International Trailer Reveals Another DCEU Alum Is Returning

Along with Ezra Miller and Ben Affleck back in action for The Flash, it’s been revealed the DC movie will include another DCEU alum.

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LEGO Is Giving Michael Keaton's Batman Returns The Sweetest New Batcave Set, And I Must Own It

Just in time for Michael Keaton's Batman return in The Flash, LEGO unveiled its new Batman Returns Batcave set, with a totally unique design.

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Why Original Character Kai Li Cain Shows Up In Batman: The Doom That Came To Gotham, According To The Writer And Director

Writer Jase Ricci and director Sam Liu opened up about creating the original character Kai Li Cain for Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham.

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The Independent UK

Pennyworth creator explains reason behind ruthlessly mocked title change

‘They just thought it was about a bloke who left the army,’ series creator said

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Batman prequel Pennyworth ridiculed after announcing ‘preposterous’ new title for season three

‘Why didn’t you call this “Butler Begins”?’ one person joked

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Batman prequel Pennyworth ridiculed after announcing ‘preposterous’ new title for season three

‘Why didn’t you call this “Butler Begins”?’ one person joked

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New studio execs slay 'Batgirl,' but she's been through tougher fights

Warner Bros. Discovery has shelved production of its film Batgirl. It's a good time to recall her path to this point.

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