The Beat had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible and brilliant Jeffrey Wright of the fierce and fresh movie, The Batman

In this standalone story by Matt Reeves, Bruce Wayne B.K.A. The Batman (Robert Pattinson) and James Gordon are a detective duo trying to solve The Riddler’s (Paul Dano) heinous murders in dramatic puzzle form. Their onscreen duo, is unlike any partnership we’ve seen in a feature with a seesaw of secrets and trust woven into the fabric of the need for justice. 

In our interview, watch Jeffrey Wright talk about the real-life inspiration for his onscreen portrayal, the duality of Batman & James, and so much more! 

The Batman is in theaters now!