Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Only a few select actors have filled the cowl of the caped crusader, and with such a long legacy of film, TV and video games, the task of voicing Batman can seem as daunting as being the man himself. Today, GameRant is joined by LEGO Batman voice actor Shai Matheson. He talks about what it’s like stepping into the role, how his fandom makes this a dream come true, and why this equal part parody and homage has become such a big hit.

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Host: Noah Waterman
Video Editor: Jonathan Spurgeon
Senior Producer: Patrik Slater
Special thanks to Shai Matheson for his time and for the interview.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - The Initial Response
03:08 - How Shai got the Role
05:05 - Choosing the Right Voice for Batman
07:47 - Favorite Lines
09:05 - The Vibe of Video Game Comedy
11:28 - Dark and Gritty vs Light and Goofy
13:24 - Playing Yourself in a Game
15:55 - Favorite Batman
17:33 - What's Shai's next Dream Role?
19:09 - Outro

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