Andy Serkis hopes to delve deeper into the relationship between Alfred and Bruce in The Batman: Part II.
Appearing at Fan Expo Philadelphia, Serkis spoke about his hopes for Alfred Pennyworth in the upcoming The Batman: Part II.
During a panel at the convention that discussed all of the major milestones of his career, Serkis was asked about hit upcoming return to Gotham in The Batman: Part II, and the actor has some definite hopes for the new entry in the series. “I can’t wait to see what [Matt Reeves] is going to do with the next one,” said Serkis. “What I loved about what Matt created in [The Batman] was this sense of a guardian who has not an iota of paternal instinct in him, trying to be a father he could never be, and that was really at the core of their relationship. He really felt he failed the one person that he adores and tries to look after. I’d like to see the exploration of that deepen and go further. I don’t know anything about the story or where Matt’s taking [Alfred], but I would love to see that taken to extreme, but in a more extreme situation.”
Serkis also shared that he feels Alfred’s background definitely plays a role in how he handles his relationship with Bruce. “He is an ex-soldier. He’s worked for the secret service, but one thing he isn’t, is a father or possess the emotional toolbox to be a father. That is really what’s at the core of this telling of the tale of our version of their relationship and I’m thankful that it is a fresh view, really.”
The Batman hit theaters on March 4, 2022 and went on to earn $765.95 million dollars globally. The untitled The Batman sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on Oct. 1, 2027.
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