Colin Farrell in talks to play the Penguin in The Batman while Andy Serkis could play butler

Colin Farrell and Andy Serkis are the latest actors linked to The Batman, as both are in talks with Warner Bros. to play key roles in filmmaker Matt Reeves' superhero saga. Farrell, 43, is negotiating to play The Penguin, according to The Hollywood Reporter Tuesday, which also reported Serkis was in line to play the role of Batman's trusty butler, Alfred Pennyworth. The latest: Colin Farrell, 43, and Andy Serkis, 55, are the latest actors linked to The Batman, as both are in talks with Warner Bros. to play key roles in filmmaker Matt Reeves' superhero saga The character's real name is Oswald Cobblepot and wields an umbrella against his foes. With the role of The Penguin, Farrell would be following in the footsteps of past actors to play the role including Danny DeVito and Burgess Meredith Esteemed company: Serkis, 55, is in line to play the butler role, which has past been portrayed by Oscar-winners such as Michael Caine in 2008's The Dark Knight, and Jeremy Irons in 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and 2017's Justice League He's Batman: Robert Pattinson, seen in LA last week, leads a packed cast in the Matt Reeves film Early returns: Fans of the cinematic franchise seemed to be optimistic about the Phone Booth actor joining the ensemble on social media Tuesday Already cast in the movie include Robert Pattinson in the titular role, Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Paul Dano playing the Riddler and Jeffrey Wright portraying Commissioner Gordon.