Screen Rant

  • Epix's Pennyworth series explores the origin story of Batman's legendary butler, Alfred. 1 / 7

    Pennyworth TV show poster

  • Pennyworth follows Alfred as he starts a security and befriends Batman's father, Thomas Wayne. 2 / 7

    Pennyworth - Alfred and Thomas Wayne Vertical

  • While the series is centered around a DC Comics character, an important part of the story came from a movie. 3 / 7

    Pennyworth - Jack Bannon as Alfred Vertical

  • In Pennyworth, Alfred is a former SAS soldier. 4 / 7

  • This aspect of his origin came about as a suggestion from actor Michael Caine. 5 / 7

    Michael Caine Alfred Vertical

  • For Batman Begins, Alfred actor Michael Caine envisioned Alfred as a SAS soldier before becoming the Wayne family butler. 6 / 7

    Alfred Comic Vertical

  • Michael Caine's idea became canon, and now it's being carried over to the TV series. 7 / 7