THE BATMAN Star Colin Farrell Describes Matt Reeves' Script As "Beautiful, Dark, Moving"

THE BATMAN Star Colin Farrell Describes Matt Reeves' Script As "Beautiful, Dark, Moving"

Colin Farrell is not quite ready to divulge any information about his character in Batman, but during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, the Irish actor did share his thoughts on Matt Reeves' "moving" script.

By MarkCassidy - Jan 23, 2020 06:01 AM EST
Filed Under: The Batman
Colin Farrell appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to discuss his supporting turn in Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen, and was inevitably asked about his upcoming role as The Penguin in Matt Reeves' The Batman.

The Irish actor - who does seem to have gained a bit of weight to bring life to the classic Batman villian - was hesitant to discuss his character in any detail, but he did offer his thoughts on the reboot's script.

“I’m in the process of talking to Matt Reeves, who’s the director, who wrote the script, and wrote a really beautiful, dark, moving script, really gorgeous,” Farrell said. “It’s all very hush hush,” he added, “but it’s a really beautiful script that he wrote and he has a real love for it, Matt. So, we’re in the process of finishing designing the aesthetic of the character.”

Farrell went on to praise his castmates, singling out Robert Pattinson (Bruce Wayne), Jeffrey Wright (Commissioner Gordon) and Zoe Kravitz (Catwoman) as actors he's looking forward to working with.

Despite speculation that Farrell donned grey hair and a suit to shoot scenes for the film in London last week, the Dumbo star maintains that had nothing to do with The Penguin, and that he doesn't actually begin filming for another three weeks. 

Check out the video interview below for more.



The Batman is set to hit theaters next June, and also stars Andy Serkis as Alfred Pennyworth, and Paul Dano as The Riddler. Peter Sarsgaard is the most recent addition to the cast, but his role remains under wraps.
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KWilly
KWilly - 1/23/2020, 6:39 AM
Are Two Face, Mad Hatter, and Firefly still supposed to be in it? Cuz we didn't get any casting news for them yet, but I guess it's too early.

That being said, I'd be perfectly fine if Falcone, Penguin and The Riddler were the only villains in the film.
Kumkani
Kumkani - 1/23/2020, 6:42 AM
Farrell: “It’s all very hush hush.”

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BigMikeReviews
BigMikeReviews - 1/23/2020, 6:47 AM
@Necropolitan - Expect a Top ten things we can conclude from that "hush hush" comment article
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/23/2020, 6:44 AM
I figure that aesthetic will just be Farrelll with salt and pepper hair and the same usual style Penguin has but a little more modern and sleek.

PicolasCage
PicolasCage - 1/23/2020, 7:05 AM
@BlackBeltJones - damn what’s up with those eyes lol
GhostDog
GhostDog - 1/23/2020, 7:09 AM
@PicolasCage - yea not a fan of those eyes haha, but everything else here works.
KWilly
KWilly - 1/23/2020, 7:11 AM
@BlackBeltJones - If he doesn’t have his umbrella gun, we riot
FleischerSupes
FleischerSupes - 1/23/2020, 6:55 AM
I just want kite man.

Fanmar16
Fanmar16 - 1/23/2020, 6:58 AM
if they just copy the Arkham games....
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 1/23/2020, 7:05 AM
beautiful [...] gorgeous

Crazy Quilt Confirmed.
Kman
Kman - 1/23/2020, 7:08 AM
Back when BvS was about to come out I was convinced it was going to be amazing.... my hype levels for it were through the roof. This movie was going to blow everyone away!

Once again my hype levels are through the roof.... but rather than being convinced, I'm pleading with this movie, begging it..


PLEASE BE GOOD! FOR GOD SAKE! BE GOOD!
E4Nigma
E4Nigma - 1/23/2020, 7:17 AM
I can't wait to see what Matt Reeves does with Batman. I love his movies, especially War for the Planet of the Apes.
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