THE BATMAN: Jayme Lawson's Role Has Reportedly Been Revealed And She's Not Playing Barbara Gordon

When Matt Reeves cast Juilliard graduate Jayme Lawson in The Batman, speculation started running rampant that she could be playing Barbara Gordon/Batgirl. However, her actual role has now been revealed.

By JoshWilding - Nov 13, 2019 01:11 AM EST

Filed Under: The Batman

Source: io9

The Batman has been making a lot of high-profile casting additions lately but a few days ago, the Matt Reeves helmed release added Jayme Lawson, a newcomer who has only just graduated from The Juilliard School. No details about her role were revealed at the time but speculation immediately started running rampant that she could be Barbara Gordon.

After all, with Jeffrey Wright taking on the role of Commissioner Gordon, it would certainly make sense for Lawson to play someone like Barbara, especially as she's in the right age group.

Well, we can forget about seeing Batgirl on the big screen for now because io9 has revealed that Lawson is actually playing a woman named Bella, a character described as "a grassroots political candidate running for office in Gotham." With Harvey Dent expected to play a role in The Batman, it seems entirely feasible that "Bella" could be a rival of sorts who is also competing for that D.A. role.

There have been rumblings that Reeves is planning to introduce some of Batman's sidekicks over the course of his trilogy so there is a strong chance we'll get to see the likes of Batgirl and Robin somewhere down the line. For now, though, it seems the focus will remain mostly on the Dark Knight.

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Batman - Robert Pattinson

British actor Robert Pattinson may be best known for starring in the Twilight movies but things have changed a lot for him since then. After delivering critically acclaimed performances in movies like The Lighthouse and The King this year, he's currently shooting Christopher Nolan's new film Tenet.

Pattinson is already in training for The Batman, and he's been doing his comic book research too.

Not much is known about his take on the Caped Crusader beyond the fact that he will be portrayed as the World's Greatest Detective, but Pattinson has seen the suit and promises that it's "cool."

Catwoman - Zoë Kravitz

Zoë Kravitz is definitely an unexpected choice to play Selina Kyle, but she's an extremely talented actress who has impressed in big budget blockbusters like Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and Mad Max: Fury Road as well as critically acclaimed fare such as Big Little Lies.

Kravitz has a unique look which should fit Catwoman down to a tee, and while we have no idea whether this movie will serve as an origin story for her as well, that costume reveal promises to break the internet as it's been a long time since we've seen a comic accurate Selina!

Alfred Pennyworth - Andy Serkis

It was only last night that we learned Andy Serkis is in talks to play Alfred Pennyworth, and while this is definitely an unconventional casting decision on Reeves' part, it's also one which is downright excellent. With a younger Batman, the movie also needs a younger Alfred, and it's easy to imagine Serkis bringing a unique charm and flare to his version of the iconic butler.

The dynamic between Ben Affleck and Jeremy Irons was enjoyable but a tad dry, and there was obviously a lot of emotion involved with Christian Bale and Michael Caine. With Serkis, you have to believe he'll have a lot more fun with the character and that hopefully means we can expect a relationship similar to the one in Scott Snyder's Batman run, or even Batman: Earth One.

As well as his many mo-cap performances in franchises like The Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes, Serkis also impressed as the villainous Ulysses Klaue in Black Panther last year.

The Riddler - Paul Dano

Paul Dano is one of those actors you probably never expected to see in a superhero movie, especially after his acclaimed performances in very serious dramas like 12 Years a Slave, War & Peace, and Escape at Dannemora. However, Reeves has clearly sold him on the idea because he's joined The Batman as its lead villain, The Riddler.

That's right, reliable sources have indeed indicated that the Dark Knight's main foe here will be Edward Nashton, a fitting choice seeing as this is meant to be a classic detective's tale.

Fans have been crying out for a new take on The Riddler for years now, and it's easy to imagine Dano delivering a complex and exciting performance which puts the villain on the map.

The Penguin - Colin Farrell

Another casting addition made just last night, it's interesting that Reeves went from eyeing Jonah Hill for the role of The Penguin to Dumbo and Fantatsic Beasts and Where to Find Them star Colin Farrell. A major comic book movie role for the Irish actor is long overdue at this point, and while he may not look like the classic Oswald Cobblepot, that's no reason to worry.

He may end up donning prosthetics, but The Penguin doesn't have to be a portly man in order to be an effective villain, something Telltale's Batman video game and Gotham proved. Farrell is great at playing the bad guy, and seeing him match wits with Pattinson's Caped Crusader as Gotham City's crime lord promises to be a potential highlight in The Batman.

Commissioner Gordon - Jeffrey Wright

Some comic book fans respond poorly when a character is race-swapped, but everyone can agree that Westworld's Jeffrey Wright is a phenomenal actor who will definitely do Jim Gordon justice.

It's a shame that we won't get to see more of J.K. Simmons' version of the character after his brief appearance in Justice League, but this is a bold casting decision on Reeves' part and seeing how this Gordon differs to past takes (not to mention his dynamic with Pattinson's Batman) should be a lot of fun.

Two-Face

According to the trades, Harvey Dent is the next major character Reeves is looking to cast for The Batman and one actor from Succession has already passed on the role. Seeing as we're getting a younger Bruce Wayne here, don't be surprised if we meet Harvey as the District Attorney before he becomes Ta Two-Faced thorn in the character's side a little further down the line.

Mad Hatter

According to reports earlier this year, Mad Hatter will also have a role to play in the movie and Reeves is hoping to nab an actor between the ages of 40 and 50 to play this particular villain. We've heard no casting news as of yet, but it's been said that Batman will come across a number of rogues in this film, so a minor baddie like this appearing at some point definitely makes sense.

Firefly

Another bad guy mentioned in the same casting breakdown that revealed the role of characters like Catwoman, The Riddler, and The Penguin, Reeves reportedly wants a male actor between the ages of 20 and 30 of any ethnicity, and we can safely assume that he'll be a henchmen or someone Batman quickly deals with. He's a minor villain, but one who would make for a cool fight scene.

What About The Joker?

The Joker has been done to death on the big screen at this poin,t and with Joaquin Phoenix's take on the Clown Prince of Crime receiving rave reviews, it would definitely be interesting to see what Reeves would do with another fresh take on the iconic villain. He needs to exist in this world, but something tells us he'll only receive a mention as there's been no indication he'll appear, sadly!

What do you guys think about The Batman's cast so far? Let us know in the comments section and keep checking back here as we continue to update this breakdown of actors/characters!

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37 Comments

Kumkani - 11/13/2019, 1:51 AM

Well of course she wasn't.

Darkknight2149 - 11/13/2019, 2:37 AM

@Necropolitan -
Yeah, people always jump to the most obvious conclusion. A redhead cast in Batman v Superman? Must be Barbara Gordon. A black guy in Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Must be Lando's son. A black guy in any pre-Netflix MCU show? Must be Luke Cage. SMH...

Repian - 11/13/2019, 2:28 AM

There has been talk of a murder. Maybe Bella is the character that dies. If Harvey is a political competitor, that makes him a suspect. And if she doesn't make deals with the gangsters, Penguin also becomes a suspect.

newhire13 - 11/13/2019, 2:38 AM

@Repian - Good call!

PicolasCage - 11/13/2019, 3:38 AM

@Repian - and if she doesn’t like riddles, then Riddler becomes a suspect

Darkknight2149 - 11/13/2019, 2:39 AM

I imagine this will play into the detective-driven mystery angle. Maybe the killer is somehow tied to Gotham City's political system.

mrbioshock1984 - 11/13/2019, 3:59 AM

I heard Matt Reeves really want a female Robin. I thought this actress might be I guess we'll see. I know that's why Nightwing and Batgirl got delayed for this reboot. I know the Bat-family exist in this universe and female Robin might be an original character or existing one. If she is still in the story. Btw really hope Matt keeps Bane because he is straight from the comics! This is going to be special you guys... And the Superman reboot!

Spock0Clock - 11/13/2019, 4:07 AM

@mrbioshock1984 - So, what would the female Robin plan be? Carrie? Stephanie? Or maybe a Batgirl with a mantle swap? Or maybe a Robin with a gender swap? Or are we in full Nolan territory where they're just going to make something from scratch?

...If it's a gender-swap, then I just want it to be Jasonette Todd.

OptimusGrime - 11/13/2019, 4:05 AM

why my comment removed?!?

GhostDog - 11/13/2019, 4:28 AM

Part of the mystery Bats needs to solve I’m sure

BillyBatson1000 - 11/13/2019, 5:02 AM

Please don't make HER Two-Face...

SummersEssex - 11/13/2019, 7:53 AM

I'm really hoping that they make this trilogy serve as a prequel to Batfleck and once the dust has settled and these other movies have success, bring back Cavill and Affleck for a real Justice League movie.

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