Why Is Batman Still Filming in Liverpool Despite Tier 3 Rules?

"The Batman" is continuing to film in Liverpool this week, despite the new Tier 3 restrictions coming into force in the city.

Multiple residents took to social media wondering why the production of the movie was allowed to continue when local businesses such as pubs, bars, and gyms had to shut.

Production of the movie has been ongoing over the past month, having been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On Wednesday, Liverpool Council confirmed in a press statement that the Tier 3 restrictions do not limit filming.

A spokeswoman stated that the new restrictions in Liverpool do not currently impact on filming in the city region.

She added that the Film Office is working closely with every single production to ensure coronavirus-safe measures are in place and are being adhered to under rigorous industry protocols.

“The Batman” Robert Pattinson as the DC comic-book vigilante, Paul Dano as the Riddler, Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman, and Colin Farrell as the Penguin, and Andy Serkis as Batman/Bruce Wayne’s loyal butler, Alfred,

The production also features Peter Sarsgaard, John Turturro, and Jeffrey Wright.

It is produced by DC Films and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. The movie is directed by Matt Reeves, who wrote the screenplay with Peter Craig.

"The Batman", which focuses on the second year of Wayne’s tenure as the Dark Knight,  is due for release in the spring of 2022.