Robert Pattinson among Batman stars returning to Leavesden

Robert Pattinson and Barry Keoghan are among the stars who will be coming to Leavesden next year. <i>(Image: PA//Canva)</i>
Robert Pattinson and Barry Keoghan are among the stars who will be coming to Leavesden next year. (Image: PA//Canva)
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Filming of the latest Batman blockbuster is set to take place in Leavesden early next year as Robert Pattinson leads a star-studded cast.

The long-delayed production will finally begin filming in the first quarter of 2026, a sequel to 2022's The Batman, which was also shot at the studios on the edge of Watford.

Pattinson plays society beau turned crimefighter Bruce Wayne, while the supporting cast is expected to include Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis and Barry Keoghan.

Pre-production has already begun, with Production List reporting that "principal photography" in Leavesden will begin on January 1.

American publication Deadline has the starting date slightly later in the year, quoting a letter which says the film is "preparing to begin shooting next spring".

It will be the latest in a string of huge productions at the site, with the HBO Harry Potter series set to dominate the facility for the next decade, while Game of Thrones prequel House of The Dragon has also made use of the site.

Big screen productions to have filmed at Leavesden in recent years include Margot Robbie's Barbie and Wonka, which starred Timothée Chalamet.

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