BATMAN v SUPERMAN: Jeremy Irons Talks More About His Very Different Take On Alfred

BATMAN v SUPERMAN: Jeremy Irons Talks More About His Very Different Take On Alfred

2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is a movie which we still don't know all that much about, but it is clear that some of the characters will be quite a bit different to the last time we saw them on the big screen! Hit the jump for more details on Alfred Pennyworth...

By JoshWilding - Dec 12, 2014 06:12 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman vs. Superman
Source: Indiewire

Based on what we think we know about Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Zack Snyder's take on the Caped Crusader will be drastically different to both The Dark Knight Trilogy and any other previous live-action versions of the iconic DC Comics character. Asked by Indiewire in a recent interview to talk about how his version of Alfred Pennyworth (Bruce Wayne's loyal butler and Batman ally) will compare to what we've seen in the past, actor Jeremy Irons told them the following: "Oh he'll be quite different. He has an interesting history. He's a very competent man. He's the sort of man I think anyone would like to be married to. He can sort of do everything: change light bulbs, blow up bridges if he has to." Once again, it appears as if Snyder has turned to Batman: Earth One for his take on Alfred. Curious about why Jim Gordon isn't in the movie? You can find details on that by clicking here, but be prepared for some pretty major spoilers! 
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HulkOnion
HulkOnion - 12/12/2014, 6:12 PM
Secretly hopes LTTOBTS wasn't lying.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/12/2014, 6:13 PM
Alfred is going to be blowing up bridges. Sweet!
TwiztidThorn
TwiztidThorn - 12/12/2014, 6:14 PM
Bruce and Alfred are married in the movie CONFIRMED!
FordEl
FordEl - 12/12/2014, 6:14 PM
Its good to here this. Time for something diiferent. Burton Batman had straight up Butler. Nolan had a butler that helped on the batcomputer time and time again and had a military past. Now this. Its funny how it gradually went towards straight up Earth One Alfred.
GiantNerd
GiantNerd - 12/12/2014, 6:14 PM
[frick] it just change errr thang.
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 12/12/2014, 6:15 PM
staypuffed
staypuffed - 12/12/2014, 6:17 PM
"Once again, it appears as if Snyder has turned to Batman: Earth One for his take on Alfred."



It's only Alfred, I guess.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 12/12/2014, 6:18 PM
I personally hope his portrayal is also a bit like the one in BTAS. In that one Alfred was a former member in the Queen's army. It will be great to see a different version and I look forward to see what Jeremy does with the character.
staypuffed
staypuffed - 12/12/2014, 6:18 PM
Also, thanks for spoiling who that major character death is, Josh.
I know you don't say it exactly, but I can put two and two together.

Great.
DaVinci31
DaVinci31 - 12/12/2014, 6:22 PM


You slackin, CBM.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 12/12/2014, 6:23 PM
@Sipprelle: Great catch! I'm on it. :)
Deschain99
Deschain99 - 12/12/2014, 6:23 PM
How many Alfreds does it take to blow up a bridge and change a light bulb . . . . JUST ONE. Dun dun dunnnnnnnn!!!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/12/2014, 6:28 PM
<<<<<<<

Southcaliguy
Southcaliguy - 12/12/2014, 6:28 PM
Any one know if the trailer for batman v superman is gonna be in front of the hobbit in the states? Has it been confirmed or denied yet?
tokens
tokens - 12/12/2014, 6:29 PM
GIVE US THE TEASER ALREADYY!!!!
DraculaX
DraculaX - 12/12/2014, 6:39 PM
Hobbit just open in new Zealand yesterday and I haven't heard anything about a trailer. Unless its just for the States, we may have to wait til next year for a trailer.

My guess it'll premiere with Jupiter Ascending, Furious 7, Avengers: Age of Ultron, or Mad Max.
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 12/12/2014, 6:39 PM
I'm cool with it.
RamonSuarez
RamonSuarez - 12/12/2014, 6:40 PM
Ass kicker Alfred in the hishouse!
Wannabe
Wannabe - 12/12/2014, 6:42 PM
Where's the trailer? Shouldn't one have leaked already?
Southcaliguy
Southcaliguy - 12/12/2014, 6:44 PM
@Sipprelle
Thank you for the info... how credible and reliable is the source? Just wondering lol
JAC
JAC - 4/11/2016, 6:25 PM
@Southcaliguy - Apologies for the strange request, but would you mind deleting this comment?
Deschain99
Deschain99 - 4/12/2016, 12:21 AM
@Sipprelle - Lmao. Yeah I hear ya man . . . but it is old as shit comment. It is gone
JAC
JAC - 4/12/2016, 12:20 PM
@GuardianAngel - Sorry for not specifying, but this comment contains my old username, which is my actual last name. I've been asking a few users to delete older comments as a privacy concern for myself. It's completely understandable if you choose not to, but I'm just wondering.
WombRaider
WombRaider - 12/12/2014, 6:47 PM
earth one alfred was awful
tokens
tokens - 12/12/2014, 6:52 PM
@MightyZeus
...y don't u like delevigne
Nickk
Nickk - 12/12/2014, 6:55 PM
Josh can you pleasemake an article for sony shutting down production
MightyZeus
MightyZeus - 12/12/2014, 6:59 PM
@cinnamon

Because she's a gross person outside of her "acting" and modelling" career and she's a terrible actress.
BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 12/12/2014, 7:02 PM
I can't wait for this whole thing!
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 12/12/2014, 7:03 PM
"blow up bridges if he has to"

Is Alfred a terrorist? I like it.
sKeemAn
sKeemAn - 12/12/2014, 7:04 PM
It actually sounds like thats how Alfred would be if Bruce Wayne needs him to be.
MarkyMarkRises
MarkyMarkRises - 12/12/2014, 7:05 PM
[frick] yes
tokens
tokens - 12/12/2014, 7:05 PM
@MightyZeus


... I want to know what specifically makes her gross
Enphlieuwince
Enphlieuwince - 12/12/2014, 7:08 PM
Man, this week has been bonkers for news. I love it...
imkennypowers
imkennypowers - 12/12/2014, 7:09 PM
@LastOfKrypton

because WB/DC is still waiting for Bryan Cranston to accept the role.
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 12/12/2014, 7:14 PM
Can't believe we have to wait until 2016.... Didn't they do this for MOS too, postpone the release
JoeMomma29
JoeMomma29 - 12/12/2014, 7:16 PM
@DrKinsolving

They delayed MOS to coincide with Supes Anniversary.
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