After much anticipation, director Matt Reeves has officially announced over Twitter that The Batman has commenced production in London, with the filmmaker sharing an early look at the movie’s logo.
This new Batman film will be a separate instalment from DC’s previous iteration with Ben Affleck in the role. Like Christopher Nolan’s first Batman movie, it is set to explore the early days of the Dark Knight’s crime fighting career and will feature several villains from Batman’s rogue gallery.
#DayOne #TheBatman cc: @GreigfraserD pic.twitter.com/kOgcsa6zX3
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) January 27, 2020
The Batman sees Robert Pattinson (The Lighthouse) donning the cape and cowl as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Reeves’ film. Joining him will be Zoe Kravitz (Big Little Lies) as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Colin Farrell (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Paul Dano (Escape at Dannemora) as Edward Nashton/The Riddler, Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) as Jim Gordon, Andy Serkis (War for the Planet of the Apes) as Alfred Pennyworth, John Turturro (The Big Lebowski) as Carmine Falcone, Peter Sarsgaard (The Killing) as Gotham D.A. Gil Colson, and Jayme Lawson (Farewell Armor) as Bella Real.
The Batman will be released June 25th, 2021.
Originally published January 28, 2020. Updated January 30, 2020.
