The Batman has hit Chicago for additional filming as production carries on.
Chicago has returned to its old role of playing portions of Gotham City. Featured extensively in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy, and even in some Arrowverse filming, Chicago spends a lot of time doubling for Batman’s stomping grounds.
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Matt Reeves’ The Batman has been in town for a few days shooting what appears to be second unit motorcycle passes, but without any sign of the Batsuit. That finally changed on Saturday night.
@filming_chicago @Segway_Ruins Batman returning to his Motorcycle after checking on Catwoman. #TheBatmanchicago #batman #chicago pic.twitter.com/r85vhFwXWe
— Chuck Belanger (@NowHeresYou) October 25, 2020
To be clear, everyone involved in the Chicago shoot thus far appears to be stunt workers with no sign of the main cast. It isn’t even clear if they will do any work in Chicago at this point, and all of this could simply be for driving scenes.
From the tracking dots, it does appear that a cape will be added in post-production for Batman.
@filming_chicago @Segway_Ruins pic.twitter.com/prV58Ue8HU
— Chuck Belanger (@NowHeresYou) October 25, 2020
A stunt double for Selina Kyle/Catwoman is also involved in the filming.
Now that’s one big Bat! 🦇 #TheBatman #TheBatmanchicago @filming_chicago #Catwoman #Batman #motorcycles #batcycle #Chicago pic.twitter.com/pVLyrSQTiE
— MattMarquardtTBBN (@mattmarquardt85) October 25, 2020
It wouldn’t be Gotham without some local flavor.
@filming_chicago what is with this van? pic.twitter.com/vcacL8Akcw
— Segway Batman (@Segway_Ruins) October 25, 2020
How many cities put their name on their license plates? States do, but not sure I have ever seen a city do it.
https://twitter.com/Liamhoupt/status/1320220832048742402
And here’s a quick reset for the stunt drivers.
#batman & #Catwoman spotted at Kinzie & Wells! 🦇🐱🏍 Filming in progress for @TheBatmanMovie @filming_chicago @ZoeKravitz @rpattinsonfr pic.twitter.com/bofMsVdI48
— MattMarquardtTBBN (@mattmarquardt85) October 25, 2020
There’s no indication as to what these scenes are for plot-wise, but it’s always nice to see someone in a Batsuit inf ront of a camera.
The Batman is scheduled to hit theaters on March 4, 2022.
