Robert Pattinson Will Play The Caped Crusader In Matt Reeves' ‘The Batman’ [Updated]
Update:A new report suggests that Pattinson is on the short list for Batman alongside Nicholas Hoult. Read more below.Robert Pattinsonis your new Batman. TheHigh Lifestar has been tapped by Warner Bros. asThe Batmanstar inMatt Reeves' upcoming superhero film set to hit theaters in June 2021. Pattinson will be taking over the cape and cowl from Ben Affleck, who last played the Caped Crusader in 2017’sJustice League.
The heartthrob-turned-character actor will now be adding “superhero” to his resume.Varietybroke the news that Pattinson has been cast as Batman in Reeves' upcomingThe Batman, which will apparently act as a soft reboot for the character who was introduced in the DC Extended Universe as Affleck inBatman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Pattinson’s casting flies in the face of arecent reportthat denied that the actor was up for the part of Bruce Wayne, aka Batman. It’s likely that Warner Bros. was playing things close to the vest with the frequent updates of the studio’s behind-the-scenes troubles. But now it’s out in the open, and fans can rejoice — or lament — Pattinson’s casting as the Gotham vigilante.
Reeves’The Batmanhas been the source of much fan speculation ever since theWar For the Planet of the Apesfilmmaker took over directing and screenwriting duties for the film. Reeves, who recently shepherded thePlanet of the Apesfranchise to the modern era to critical acclaim, had an ambitiousnoir-driven visionfor the solo Batman movie, and fans rejoiced over the idea of the World’s Greatest Detective actually showing off those mystery-solving chops. Pattinson is an excellent choice to carry out this version of Batman, having proven himself to be an introspective and magnetic character actor in films likeHigh LifeandGood Time. And he’ll definitely be up for the physicality of the role — at 33, Pattinson will be one of the youngest actors to play Batman on the big screen (Christian Bale, who was 31 whenBatman Beginswas released, earns that distinction). Pattinson’s will be the polar opposite of Affleck’s older, world-weary Batman, which could introduce some interesting (and confusing) new twists in the increasingly scrambled DCEU.
No official start date has been set forThe Batman, though Variety reports that filming could start in late 2019 or early 2020. Pre-production forThe Batmanis expected to start this summer, with a scheduled release date forJune 25, 2021.
Update:ADeadlinereport suggests that Pattinson has not yet officially been cast inThe Batman, but is at the top of the shortlist to play the Caped Crusader, alongsideNicholas Hoult, who recently starred inTolkien. The outlet reports that Reeves will announce his official casting soon.
