Venom 2 director and Marvel Cinematic Universe alum Andy Serkis is reportedly in talks to venture over into the world of DC as Bruce Wayne's butler and confidant, Alfred Pennyworth, in Matt Reeves' The Batman.

Serkis, who played Ulysses Klaue in Avengers: Age of Ultron and Black Panther, is no stranger to working with Reeves on Warner Bros. projects. The actor famously played Caesar in both of Reeves' additions to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes.

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Casting for The Batman has been steadily ramping up in recent months. In September, it was reported that Jeffry Wright was in talks to play Commissioner James Gordon, which has since been confirmed by Reeves. In October, it was announced that Zoe Kravitz had been cast as Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman. Then, just days later, we learned that Paul Dano would play Edward Nashton/The Riddler.

Starring Robert Pattinson, The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves, who will also produce alongside Dylan Clark. While casting is still underway, the film is scheduled to be released on June 25, 2021.

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(via TheWrap)