The Batman: 10 Huge Rumours That Would Change Everything
4. Alfred Will Die
If there is one ally more important to Batman than Jim Gordon, it is one of the only people Bruce Wayne would trust with his identity, Alfred Pennyworth. In another interesting casting decision, Andy Serkis will portray the Wayne family butler, likely in a manner more reminiscent of Sean Pertwee rather than Michael Caine or Jeremy Irons.
However, it may be that the Age of Ultron and Black Panther actor won't be sticking around in the DCEU for very long, as some rumours are predicting the death of Alfred within the 2021 movie. I wouldn't be the first time Bruce's father figure and mentor has been killed in DC history, though it would be the first time it happens on screen.
Fans have long speculated the death of a character close to the titular hero, and after further rumours on Twitter suggested that there will be something straight out of the comics to shock audiences, many are now convinced the beloved butler will bite the bullet.
Outside of the narrative of the movie, with Andy Serkis' commitment to directing Venom 2 and who knows what else down the line for Marvel, the actor may have only been brought into the franchise on a one picture deal, and what other reason would there be for Alfred to leave Batman's side?