Matt Berry Voices Bane in Upcoming Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
British comedian and actor Matt Berry has been confirmed as the voice of the iconic DC villain Bane in TT Games' upcoming release, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Known for his roles in The IT Crowd, What We Do in the Shadows, and the Fallout TV series, Berry brings a mischievous and humorous twist to the character. Executive producer Matt Ellison praised Berry's performance, highlighting his skill in improvisation and the creation of numerous entertaining in-game moments, including prank calls made by Bane to Batman. The game is described as a thorough retelling of Bruce Wayne's story, featuring an open-world Gotham and sophisticated combat mechanics, akin to an 'Arkham for kids.' Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A version for the Nintendo Switch 2 will follow at a later date. This announcement underscores the game's focus on humor and high-profile talent, aiming to appeal to both younger audiences and long-time fans of the LEGO and Batman franchises.
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Matt Berry Voices Bane in Upcoming Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
British comedian and actor Matt Berry has been confirmed as the voice of the iconic DC villain Bane in TT Games' upcoming release, Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Known for his roles in The IT Crowd, What We Do in the Shadows, and the Fallout TV series, Berry brings a mischievous and humorous twist to the character. Executive producer Matt Ellison praised Berry's performance, highlighting his skill in improvisation and the creation of numerous entertaining in-game moments, including prank calls made by Bane to Batman. The game is described as a thorough retelling of Bruce Wayne's story, featuring an open-world Gotham and sophisticated combat mechanics, akin to an 'Arkham for kids.' Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A version for the Nintendo Switch 2 will follow at a later date. This announcement underscores the game's focus on humor and high-profile talent, aiming to appeal to both younger audiences and long-time fans of the LEGO and Batman franchises.
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