Batman filming goes ahead in Liverpool lockdown

Getty ImagesRobert Pattinson was seen in character for the first time - he will play Batman in the rebooted film franchise
While Liverpool faces the strictest lockdown in England, it hasn't stopped filming going ahead in the city.
Robert Pattinson and Colin Farrell were spotted outside St George's Hall on Tuesday filming for the new Batman movie.
The Batman is due for release in 2022, with spots in the city being used by director Matt Reeves to represent Gotham.
Filming originally started in January but was delayed due to the pandemic.

Getty ImagesA production team member in a mask carries props around the set outside St George's Hall

Getty ImagesBatman's production team have put Covid-secure measures in place so filming can continue

Getty ImagesFilming has been allowed to continue despite extra lockdown measures, with the film industry excluded from plans

Getty ImagesCostumes were seen being carried in and out of St George's Hall

Getty ImagesColin Farrell appears unrecognisable in facial prosthetics for the character Penguin

Getty ImagesFilming is expected to last a week and 100 actors and crew are having to stick to strict quarantine rules

Getty ImagesThe actors were previously on location at a studio in Hertfordshire

Getty ImagesCrowds gathered outside the hall to watch filming take place
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