From fierce crime thrillers to haunting dramas, Colin Farrell has mastered the art of transformation, slipping effortlessly from charming rogue to tortured soul. His performances in In Bruges, The Lobster, and The Banshees of Inisherin have earned him a place among modern cinema’s most fearless actors. After conquering Gotham in The Penguin, Farrell returns to a world still evolving under Matt Reeves’ vision. And this time, he has shared his reaction to Reeves’ script for The Batman: Part II.

Colin Farrell praised Matt Reeves’ script for The Batman: Part II, sparking fresh buzz about what Gotham’s next chapter holds.

In an interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Colin Farrell could hardly contain his admiration for Matt Reeves’ script for The Batman: Part II. The actor, described Reeves’ writing as intelligent, layered, and emotionally charged, promising a deeper exploration of Gotham’s darkness. Calling it “I really do think it’s a masterwork. Kind of a contemporary genre masterwork,” Farrell’s words have only heightened anticipation for what could become Reeves’ most defining cinematic chapter yet.

Colin Farrell's interview raises expectations as the first Batman film dominated the global box office, earning $772.3 million and ranking as 2022’s seventh-highest-grossing release, as well as the most successful serial killer-themed movie. With The Batman: Part II on the horizon, anticipation has reached new heights, especially since Mattson Tomlin has returned as co-writer after his previous snub.

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The Batman: Part II marks Mattson Tomlin’s return to Gotham’s shadows, pen in hand and purpose renewed, ready to turn a quiet past snub into a triumphant act of creative redemption.

Mattson Tomlin revealed on X that the day The Batman trailer debuted during FanDome was bittersweet, his excitement was overshadowed by the painful discovery that his name would not appear in the credits. The emotional whiplash left him torn between pride and disheartenment. Now, returning to co-write The Batman: Part II, he approaches the project with calm resolve, describing it as a chance to find healing and rediscover genuine creative joy.

The Batman: Part II is set to begin filming in spring 2026, with an October 2027 release date already marked on every fan’s calendar. Robert Pattinson returns as Gotham’s brooding protector, following his work on The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three. After years of delays, excitement is reaching fever pitch once again, especially now that Colin Farrell has described Matt Reeves’ script as a true masterwork, fueling hopes that Gotham’s next chapter may surpass even its shadowed legacy.

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