Andy Serkis made it clear to The Hollywood Reporter that he wasn't officially allowed to say too much about "The Batman," but that doesn't mean he was completely tight-lipped about the movie. He again expressed complete confidence in his take on Alfred, a character portrayed in previous Batman projects by Michael Caine, Jeremy Irons, Michael Gough, and Alan Napier. The "Venom: Let There Be Carnage" director admitted that "he wasn't afraid to follow in the footsteps" of these heavy hitters.
Serkis went on to make the very bold claim that "The Batman" will be "something really special" upon its completion. He remarked, "We had such a great time making it, and when it eventually comes to the screen, Matt Reeves will have made another masterpiece film because he's so super invested in it."
In May 2020, Serkis compared the role of Alfred to a Shakespeare character, insofar as he's been portrayed by a multitude of actors over decades. At the time, he expressed wanting to put his own spin on the character rather than attempt to retread territory already covered by actors like Caine and Gough. Viewers will have a chance to see Serkis' take on Alfred in full when "The Batman" premieres in theaters on March 4, 2022.
