Video: Gil Perez-Abraham on his role in ‘The Batman’ and loving Selena

Perez-Abraham plays Martinez, a Gotham City police officer, in the new movie.

Gil Perez-Abraham can finally talk about "The Batman."

Until the movie opened last week to $128.5 million, his role remained shrouded in secrecy. It was an oft-discussed subject of Reddit threads and fan theories. The Venezuelan-Lebanese actor plays Martinez, a Gotham City police officer who eventually teams up with Batman. His role is already being well-received by movoegoers.

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During a brief interview, he talked about being part of a blockbuster franchise and his love of Tejano queen Selena. Watch above.

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Photo: Warner Bros.

Perez-Abraham has a wide range of credits, including roles on "Pose," "The Walking Dead: The World Beyond" and "Orange is the New Black." His role in "The Batman" is his most notable to date.

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