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Who’s in the cast of The Batman 2021? From Robert Pattinson to Paul Dano and Zoe Kravitz

BATMAN is back but this time with an entirely new cast with Robert Pattinson leading as the caped crusader.

But who else is in the cast of The Batman? Here is everything we know...

A clip from the new Batman trailer starring Robert Pattinson
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A clip from the new Batman trailer starring Robert Pattinson

Who's in the cast of The Batman?

Robert Pattinson as Batman

A-lister R-Patz is leading the cast as Batman
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A-lister R-Patz is leading the cast as BatmanCredit: AFP or licensors

Robert Pattinson is a familiar face to almost everybody.

Robert was 22 when he first landed the role of the brooding Edward Cullen in the Twilight trilogy, based on the novels by Stephanie Meyer.

The film was released on November 1, 2011, catapulting the young Robert into the limelight almost overnight.

Prior to that, Robert played Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

But the 34-year-old made a comeback starring last year starring in a string of successful movies including The King, The Lighthouse and Good Times.

Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman

Zoe Kravitz will follow in Michelle Pfeiffer's footsteps in playing Catwoman
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Zoe Kravitz will follow in Michelle Pfeiffer's footsteps in playing CatwomanCredit: AFP or licensors

Zoe Kravitz has seen her star soar in recent years, thanks to her career on the big and small screen.

Her breakthrough role came as Angel Salvadore in the 2011 superhero film X-Men: First Class, which was followed by roles in The Divergent Series and Mad Max: Fury Road.

Since then, Zoe has had supporting roles in blockbusters such as The Lego Batman Movie and the Harry Potter spin-off film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - a role she reprised for the 2018 sequelFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

Zoe, who previously voiced the character in The Lego Batman Movie (2017), was chosen over a number of actresses.

Zoe says she is drawing inspiration from Michelle Pfeiffer, who portrayed the character in Batman Returns (1992).

Andy Serkis as Alfred

Andy Serkis has appeared in the Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and Planet of the Apes franchises
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Andy Serkis has appeared in the Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and Planet of the Apes franchisesCredit: PA:Press Association

Andy Serkis became a household name after bringing J. R. R. Tolkien's character Gollum to life in the movie adaptation of Lord of the Rings.

He worked with Peter Jackson again as the titular character in the 2005 remake King Kong.

Andy then played Ceasar in Matt Reeve's Planet of the Apes remakes.

Serkis appeared as Ulysses Klaue in Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) and Black Panther (2018).

He then scored a role in the Star Wars franchise as the enigmatic Snoke.

Jeremy Irons portrayed the character in previous DCEU films but now Lord of the Rings star Andy is taking over.

Paul Dano as Riddler

Paul Dano is a Bafta-nominated actor
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Paul Dano is a Bafta-nominated actorCredit: Getty - Contributor

Paul Dano is an American actor and director and has starred in several hit tv-shows and movies.

He starred opposite Lily James, James Norton and Jessie Buckley in the BBC's War & Peace.

In 2008 he was nominated for a Bafta for his role in the period drama, There Will be Blood, with Daniel Day Lewis.

Colin Farrell as Oswald "Oz" Cobblepot /Penguin

This is the first time Farrell will be working alongside Robert Pattinson
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This is the first time Farrell will be working alongside Robert PattinsonCredit: AFP - Getty

The Irish actor has starred in a host of hit films from the 1990's to now.

He is most known for his roles in Killing of a Sacred Deer, In Bruges, Total Recall and The Lobster.

Danny DeVito played the role in Batman Returns.

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When is The Batman released?

The brand new Batman movie was expected to hit theatres in the summer of 2021 however production of the filmed has been halted since March 26 due to the pandemic.

The new release date is set for October 1, 2021.

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