Lego Batman has found its Lego Alfred. British actor Ralph Fiennes has signed on to voice the Caped Crusader’s loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth, in the animated spin-off movie, EW has confirmed. As first reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Fiennes joins a cast including Will Arnett, reprising his role as Batman from the original Lego Movie; Michael Cera, who will play Robin; and Rosario Dawson, who will play Batgirl. Funnyman Zach Galifianakis is in negotiations to provide the voice of the Joker. Chris McKay, the animation supervisor on The Lego Movie, is directing Lego Batman from a script by Seth Grahame-Smith. A two-time Oscar nominee for his work in Schindler’s List and The English Patient, Fiennes showed off his comedic chops in The Grand Budapest Hotel and is also known for portraying Voldemort in the Harry Potter movies. He’ll next be seen in the new James Bond movie Spectre. Warner Bros. will release Lego Batman on Feb. 10, 2017.The Lego Batman Movie Trailer Is a Reminder That Batman Can Be Fun
The super-serious Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is opening this weekend to mostly unkind reviews. To offset all that solemnity and negativity, Warner Bros. released an accompanying piece of Batman-related content, which will surely receive a warmer critical reception: a teaser trailer for The Lego Batman Movie.The sequel to 2014's beloved The Lego Movie will focus on Will Arnett's gravelly-voiced Batman, a much less serious take than Ben Affleck's glowering brooder. This Batman beatboxes and microwaves lobster Alfred left for him in the fridge.The Lego Batman Movie is coming in 2017. Check out the trailer: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of JusticeLOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- Lego has revealed a new line of Minifigures that provide potential hints into which characters will be featured in Warner Bros. upcoming animated comedy, The Lego Batman Movie. Released on Facebook Tuesday, the toy company shared a group photo of the colorful figures that include obscure Batman villains and new comedic outfits for the Caped Crusader.
"We are excited to announce the new LEGO Minifigures- The LEGO Batman Movie Series! Lego captioned the photos. Batman mainstays Commissioner Gordon, The Joker, Harley Quinn and The Red Hood are shown alongside lesser-known characters such as Mime, King Tut, the Eraser and Zodiac Master. New costumes for Batman who will be voiced by Will Arnett, include a Kiss-inspired one complete with a guitar, a caveman outfit with a club and beach attire with an inflatable duck to wear in the water. Notably Robin, set to be portrayed by Michael Cera in the film, is shown holding a can of shark repellent, a reference to the Adam West led Batman film from 1966. Also starring Ralph Fiennes (Alfred), Zach Galifianakis (The Joker) and Rosario Dawson (Barbra Gordon), The Lego Batman Movie opens in theaters Feb. 10, 2017. A recent trailer for the film featured Batman coming to the realization that he needed help in his fight against Joker and his gathering of villains.He is the Caped Crusader's loyal lackey who can always be relied upon in a crisis.
So no wonder the Dark Knight is so apologetic after karate kicking Alfred across the room and into a grand piano in the new Lego Batman Movie trailer released Monday.Wearing a Hugh Hefner-esque robe, he instinctively lashes out when his trusty butler silently creeps up behind to offer him some cocoa while he stares at a picture of his dead parents. Holy karate kick: The Caped Crusader hits Alfred in the new Lego Batman Movie trailer released Monday Holy ivory tinkling: Bruce Wayne's faithful ends up flying into the billionaire's grand pianoAfter seeing his faithful valet land headfirst inside his instrument, the Batman, who is played by Will Arnett, says: 'Alfred! I am so sorry! I have incredible reflexes.But is amiable manservant, who is voiced by Ralph Fiennes, has none of it, telling Master Bruce: 'I should have known better than to sneak up on you like that.'However Pennyworth decides to put his foot down when his boss insists he was not looking at his family photographs, despite the obvious evidence.
Holy Lego mansion: The hilarious trailer starts at the famous Wayne Manor Holy heartache: The character looks at an old family photo and says his parents would be proud of him Holy creep: Alfred decides to give his master a pleasant surprise by sneaking up with some cocoa Holy butler bashing: But his startled employer ends up instinctively hitting him with a powerful side kick Referencing his long line of TV and cinema appearance, he says: 'Sir, I've seen you go through similar phases in 2016 and 2008 and 2005 and and 1997 and 1995 and 1992 and 1989.'And that weird one in 1966.'Smiling after a brief flashback of Adam West bizarrely dancing around in his costume on the set of the classic television show, the grinning Lego incarnation says, 'I have aged phenomenally.' Holy cacophony: His faithful manservant causes quite the racket as he lands on the piano Holy workers compensation claim: The billionaire was surely worried he would have to use his home insurance
Holy amateur psychologist: Alfred points out that despite Bruce's denials he often mopes over his family Holy classic TV show: After referencing all the films Ralph Fiennes character also talks about 'that weird one in 1966' Holy fountain of youth: The proud vigilante reflects upon the fact he has 'aged phenomenally'His concerned valet then asks his master if he would like to talk about how he is feeling, which causes his boss to recoil in shock.He initially growls, 'No, I don't want to do that,' before, after being pressed on the matter, continuously saying, 'no' to the tune of the TV show's theme and indulging in an impromptu break-dance.Thrilled with his performance, he says, 'gosh I hope we're recording that,' before chastising his butler for failing to capture his moves on film. Holy batdance: As he vocalises the tune of the classic show he starts to groove on the wooden floor Holy mackerel: Pennyworth is forced to admit he did not videotape the impromptu dance
Holy alphabet: The Caped Crusader tells his manservant to make sure the camera is running in future A brief montage then shows the character taking on Bane and a squad of his most hated villains, running down a corridor with the Justice League, flying around in his Batwing and even swinging on his trusty Batrope.As if that was not enough, there is a callback to his hilarious Lego Movie appearance in a post-ending easter egg which shows the character repeatedly throwing batarangs at the Warner sign, and after eventually hitting it he triumphantly says, 'first try.'The Lego Batman Movie is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 10, 2017. Holy Justice League: He is shown leading the way as his fellow DC heroes run behind him Holy liftoff: He is shown buzzing through the skies in his trusty Batwing Holy callback: In a post-credits Easter egg he recreates the Lego movie batarang gag Holy argument: Blissfully ignoring his multiple misses her proudly exclaims he hit the sign 'first try'