In a new story from
The Hollywood Reporter, it's said that while Robert Pattinson may still be the frontrunner for the role of Bruce Wayne in
The Batman, it's not a done deal and an entire "vetting process" is currently underway, including screen tests, costume tests, readings, and more.
Should the actor not look right in the suit, he won't get the role; bear in mind that Ryan Reynolds beat Bradley Cooper to the role of Green Lantern because they preferred how he looked in the mask.
The trade adds that that Matt Reeves is actually still writing the screenplay and one source tells them that it includes as many as six villains! They're not all identified but The Penguin is set to be one of them, as is Catwoman. If that brings back memories of
Batman Returns, no one will blame you, but it's highly unlikely the filmmaker is remaking Tim Burton's sequel.
Plus, it's about time those two characters return to the big screen as we've seen a lot of The Joker in recent years.
Reeves isn't expected to start casting
The Batman's villains until he finds a Caped Crusader, but there is some speculation that The Penguin could be gender-swapped.
What do you guys think about this news?