- Primary Subject: Andy Serkis' return as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman Part II
- Key Update: An official update on whether Andy Serkis will return as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman Part II.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 7, 2026
- Quick Answer: Andy Serkis is officially returning as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman Part II, with production starting in June 2026 in London for an October 2027 release.
With The Batman Part II set to begin filming later this year, fans have been wondering whether Andy Serkis will be reprising his role of Alfred Pennyworth in the sequel.
The veteran actor's performance as Bruce Wayne's butler and mentor in the first film was praised by fans, and they hope he will return in the next installment. However, considering that he is also busy working on Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, there have been questions about whether he can still participate.
Is Andy Serkis Returning in The Batman Part II?
Deadline has confirmed that Andy Serkis is officially set to return as Alfred Pennyworth in The Batman Part II. The project is set to begin filming in London this June.
The scheduling between his filming days in The Batman Part II and working as a director for Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum was resolved, so he is not expected to do both projects.
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Serkis teased that he "won't be joining [the sequel] immediately" because of his work on The Hunt for Gollum, but he is excited to return to the world of The Batman.
"I obviously can't say too much about the film other than that I am really excited about going back into the world and working with Matt Reeves again, who I've now worked with a number of times, and he's a dear friend, and Rob [Pattinson]," he said.
"And the script and the story and the new story really does speak to Matt as a human being and what he feels about life. Rob and he got on brilliantly. And I can't say any more than that, but yeah, the relationship continues to be one of a very close, slightly at odds, but beautiful relationship."
It remains unknown whether Serkis will have fewer scenes in the movie, given his seemingly limited participation in the project.
What to Expect in The Batman Part II
So far, the plot details regarding The Batman Part II are still under wraps. There is also no information yet on the main villain that the Caped Crusader will face.
Robert Pattinson, Colin Farrell, and Jeffrey Wright are all expected to reprise their roles from the first film. Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan are joining the cast.
Zoe Kravitz is not expected to return as Selina Kyle since the character is not included in the story, but she will likely come back in a potential third movie.
Matt Reeves is back to direct the film and co-write the script with Mattson Tomlin. It is set for theatrical release on October 1, 2027.
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