Dec. 8 (UPI) — “The Killing and The Magnificent Seven” actor Peter Sarsgaard has joined the star-studded ensemble of “The Batman.”
Writer-director Matt Reeves announced the casting on Twitter on Friday, but did not say what character Sarsgaard is playing.
Reeves previously revealed the names of other cast members — such as Paul Dano (The Riddler,) Zoe Kravitz (Catwoman,) John Turturro (Carmine Falcone,) Andy Serkis (Alfred) and Jeffrey Wright (Commissioner Gordon) — on the social-media platform.
The movie is set for theatrical release in 2021 with 33-year-old “Twilight” alum Robert Pattinson playing the titular comic-book hero.
The character was most recently played on the big screen by 47-year-old Ben Affleck in 2017’s “Justice League.”
