The Batman (HBO MAX)/Shadow of the Bat

Cast

 * Hayden Christensen as Bruce Wayne
 * Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Pennyworth
 * Crystal Reed as Julie Madison
 * Kurt Russell as Jim Gordon
 * Jeremy Davies as Albert Stryker

Transcript
(HBO Max and DC logos show as it cuts to Gotham at night time as it shows a figure standing on top of the building)


 * Voice: Is there really justice in this world?.....And if there is Justice...why is there vengeance? These are questions I ask myself every day.

(the figure reveals himself to be Bruce Wayne)


 * Bruce Wayne: The world itself is on its knees begging....crying.... for mercy nobody there to protect it. Just chaos. Undying chaos. The only word this city stands for is sacrifice. One minute somebody is killed next thing you know there's destruction. It's a constantly burning fire. If nobody can save this city...then who will?

(Shows intro)

HBO MAX presents

A DC Entertainment Series

Hayden Christensen

Bill Skarsgard

Crystal Reed

Kurt Russell

Emilia Clarke

And Anthony Hopkins

(Show The Batman logo)

EPISODE 1 SHADOW OF THE BAT

(it then cuts to Wayne Manor as it is raining)

(Bruce can be seen watching TV)


 * Alfred: Tea for you Master Bruce?
 * Bruce: Thank you Alfred.

(He takes the tea and sips it)

Alfred: Watching the television at this hour? What’s the occasion?

Bruce: It’s said that Albert Stryker is going to make a big announcement later today.

Alfred: And you trust this man?

Bruce: Not sure but whatever it is. It must be important.

(News Press are around the Gotham Capitol)

Reporter: We’re just moments away from Albert Strykers big announcement. We don't know what it is but it is big.