Weekends don't stop superheroes, production crew, fans, and speculators. In fact, all four were busy since last Friday when it was reported that Wayne Manor had been spotted.
A source tipped off Batman News and said that an abandoned mansion called Ransom Gillis House in Detroit will serve as Bruce Wayne's childhood home. It may not look much but movie-making CGI magic can almost always make things "something more" onscreen. And perhaps, it's really meant to look old and in bad repair. After all, it has been reported that the now-older Caped Crusader would much rather live in his modern cottage by the lake, right above the Batcave, thus explaining why his mansion is run-down and close to ruin.
Some movie spies have also posted some pictures taken on the Detroit set, including one that looks like a protest against the Man of Steel. Podcaster Tim Reinman tweeted that a Superman dummy was torched during the scene.
Meanwhile, Ben Affleck, who plays Batman/ Bruce Wayne in the movie, gave a few insights to Detroit Free Press during a phone interview. Although he's not allowed to speak about the superhero film, he did talk about living in Detroit. He said that he loves the city, and it has made a big impression on him.
"There are things to be discouraged by here and there are things to be inspired by here," he said. "I find it really dynamic."
Further, he remarked, "There are parts that look like Metropolis and parts that look like Gotham City."
Along with Affleck, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" also features Henry Cavill as Superman/ Clark Kent and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/ Diana Prince. Returning to the set are "Man of Steel" characters Lois Lane (Amy Adams), Martha Kent (Amy Adams), and Perry White (Laurence Fishburne). Jeremy Irons and Holly Hunter will also join the cast.
The second installment in the "Superman" movie franchise is scheduled to roll out in theaters on May 25, 2016.
