Filmmaker Matt Reeves has been confirmed to direct The Batman for Warner Bros. and DC, as we reported a couple of weeks ago. What is interesting, is that in the official press release, which we’ve included below, is that Ben Affleck is not mentioned once, despite the fact that he co-wrote the film with Geoff Johns, and plays the title character.
Warner Bros. Pictures announced yesterday that Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Cloverfield) has been set to direct The Batman. Reeves will also serve as a producer on the new standalone action adventure centering on one of DC’s most enduringly popular Super Heroes. The announcement was made by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.
Emmerich stated, “We are thrilled to have Matt Reeves taking the helm of Batman, the crown jewel of our DC slate. Matt’s deep roots in genre films and his evolution into an emotional world-building director make him the perfect filmmaker to guide The Dark Knight through this next journey.”
Matt Reeves noted, “I have loved the Batman story since I was a child. He is such an iconic and compelling character, and one that resonates with me deeply. I am incredibly honored and excited to be working with Warner Bros. to bring an epic and emotional new take on The Caped Crusader to the big screen.”
Batman was created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.
The Batman will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
We’ll bring you more on Matt Reeves and The Batman as we get it.
