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[h=1]Matt Reeves' The Batman Will Feature Multiple Villains[/h]

Matt Reeves’ The Batman will feature a full rogues gallery, with multiple villains taking on The Caped Crusader. When Reeves’ film does finally hit screens in 2021, a new actor will be playing the role of Batman, as Ben Affleck has officially stepped away from the character after playing him in three movies.
Much speculation has swirled around The Batman ever since Reeves was announced to be taking on the project. Recently, Reeves has come out to publicly clarify a number of matters, including the film’s title – which for now remains The Batman. Reeves says his take on The Dark Knight will be a noirish one, with Batman doing some real detective work this time around. The detective element of the character has of course largely been ignored by the action-driven Batman movies of recent decades.


As for Batman’s adversary in Reeves’ movie, it appears the writer/director has some ambitious plans there as well. In an interview with
THR, Reeves revealed that Batman will face not one bad guy this time but a full rogues gallery. As for which specific villains will make up this rogues gallery, Reeves was predictably tight-lipped. However, when THR brought up the possibility of Josh Gad playing The Penguin - an idea the internet has taken to with great eagerness - Reeves did offer up that he “loves” Gad and is “good friends” with the actor.



The multiple villain approach is one that has been tried a few times in Batmanmovie history, with mixed results. Memorably, Tim Burton’s Batman Returnsbrought in both The Penguin (Danny DeVito) and Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) to good effect. On the not-so-good side of the ledger, Batman Forever paired Two-Face (Tommy Lee Jones) with The Riddler (Jim Carrey). After that misstep, Joel Schumacher pushed things even farther by putting Mr. Freeze (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman) and Bane (Jeep Swenson) in his notorious debacle Batman & Robin.
In the grittier, more realistic Batman era ushered in by Christopher Nolan, fans have seen Scarecrow (Cillian Murphy) and Ra's Al Ghul (Liam Neeson) paired up for Batman Begins, and of course The Joker (Heath Ledger) and Two-Face (Aaron Eckhart) for The Dark Knight. For The Dark Knight Rises, Nolan made Bane (Tom Hardy) into a classic movie villain while also sort of depicting an anti-hero Catwoman (Anne Hathaway). In the DCEU proper, Batman has yet to enjoy a solo movie, so fans have not yet seen most of the classic villains from the comic books. Indeed, Batman's most memorable adversary thus far in the DCEU has been his fellow Justice League member Superman.


Matt Reeves obviously has a huge list of potential rogues gallery members to choose from, and it will be interesting to see what villainous roster he and Warner Bros. finally settle on. Will the movie stick with villains like The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face, Bane and others who’ve yet to pop up in the DCEU? Or will the movie bring in
The Joker – who is set to be played by Joaquin Phoenix in a gritty origin movie – or perhaps Margot Robbie’s newly-emancipated Harley Quinn? Or maybe Reeves and company will dig deep into the Batman catalog and find some interesting villains who have yet to be depicted in movies at all. There's also the possibility that Reeves could bring Arkham Asylum into the mix. No doubt, fans will be watching closely as more details about The Batman emerge in the coming months.


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[h=1]The Batman Aiming To Start Filming By The End of 2019, Says Matt Reeves[/h]

The Batman director Matt Reeves believes production on the film will begin at some point near the end of the year. At long last, the War of the Planet of the Apes filmmaker is moving forward on his standalone Batman movie, now that the saga about Ben Affleck's involvement with the DC franchise is resolved. The Batman has been scheduled for a June 2021 premiere, and as expected, will feature a new actor in the role of Bruce Wayne. Reeves is said to be targeting someone who is 15-20 years younger than Affleck - the ideal age range to carry a series for multiple years.
With a release date now set, Reeves and company have a concrete window to work towards, and it shouldn't be much longer until some more official details are revealed. Back in January, it was reported The Batman would start shooting in November of this year, and that information seems to have panned out - at least based on Reeves' latest comments.



On his official Twitter account, Reeves fielded a fan question asking about The Batman's production status. According to the director, he thinks the cameras will be rolling shortly before 2019 comes to a close. Check out his post in the space below:


While this hasn't been confirmed by Warner Bros., the timetable still makes a good deal of sense. The studio didn't date The Batman until recently, after Reeves had cracked the story and turned in the latest draft of his script. It would appear that summer 2021 slot is one the creative team is comfortable about hitting, and now it's all systems go. The Batman would need to be filming by either late 2019 or early 2020 in order to meet its release date. If Reeves does indeed start shooting by November, he would then have plenty of time to take care of the various post-production responsibilities and get final picture locked well before it opens in theaters. Fortunately, The Batman doesn't look like it will be rushed.


Of course, if the film begins production roughly eight months from now, there will have to be some long-awaited casting announcements soon. Last month, it was rumored
Armie Hammer was close to locking down a deal to be the new Batman, but that was swiftly debunked and there's been no word on the matter since. It'll also be fascinating to see which members of the Caped Crusader's famed rogues gallery make an appearance. Speculation in January pointed to there being multiple villains, so it's anyone's best guess what Reeves has in store.


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[h=1]The Batman Reportedly Begins Production in December 2019[/h]

The Batman - written and directed by Matt Reeves - reportedly begins production in December 2019, ahead of a planned 2021 release date. Arguably the most popular superhero of all time, Batman has had a long, strange trip when it comes to big screen adventures. The Caped Crusader - along with his billionaire alter ego Bruce Wayne - debuted in theaters in 1966, starring Adam West in an offshoot of the campy 1960s TV series. Batman didn't return to live-action films until 1989, with Michael Keaton in the lead and under the direction of Tim Burton.
Burton returned for 1992's Batman Returns, which didn't prove as successful as its predecessor at the time, although now it stands as something of a cult classic. 1995's Batman Forever saw Val Kilmer don the cape and cowl, with Joel Schumacher taking over as director, and embracing the rarely tapped camp value of Gotham City once more. 1997's Batman & Robin - also helmed by Schumacher - took that attitude up to eleven, with George Clooney as Batman. By 2005, Christopher Nolan had rescued the character via his Christian Bale-led Dark Knight trilogy, leading to the greatest level of acclaim yet for Batman movies.


Bale's run as Batman was of course followed by the most recent live-action film incarnation, Ben Affleck in the DCEU. Affleck starred in both
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Justice League, interacting with Superman and Wonder Woman on the big screen for the first time. However, Affleck is now out, and writer/director Reeves has been left to once again reinvent the costumed crimefighter with his upcoming film The Batman. It's not yet known who'll take over for Affleck in the lead role, but Production Weekly (via Comic Book) now reports that The Batman will begin production in December 2019.



While this report isn't official confirmation of The Batman's production schedule, it does fit with a recent tweet by Reeves himself that the film waslikely to begin filming before the end of 2019. Either way, we've reached out to Warner Bros. for comment on the matter. There's still little known about The Batman's plot, although Reeves reportedly wants to cast a younger actor in the role, and a recent report suggested it might be set in the 1990s.
With The Batman having already received a 2021 release date, a production start of late 2019 should allow Reeves and company the time they need to get this latest take on Batman right. While many grew to like Affleck's version of Batman and Bruce Wayne, the movies surrounding him were riddled with problems, and often gave DC's legendary hero short shrift. It's about time Batman once again gets his due on the big screen.


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[h=1]Joe Russo Wants to Direct a Batman Movie[/h]

Joe Russo, co-director of Avengers: Endgame, wants to direct a Batmanmovie, assuming he were to ever actually helm a big screen DC project. It's been a crazy decade for Joe Russo and his brother Anthony, who before getting hired by Marvel Studios to direct 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, were mostly known for directing sitcoms. The most famous of those was NBC's cult hit Community, for which the Russos directed 21 episodes, including some of the show's most beloved. The Russos also helmed episodes of Happy Endings and Arrested Development.
The Russos' time as TV directors abruptly ended after the success of Winter Soldier though, which many fans still consider the greatest film in the history of the MCU. The brothers have since directed Captain America: Civil War,Avengers: Infinity War, and now Avengers: Endgame, on pace to become the highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. In just two weeks, Endgame has already earned over $2 billion worldwide, and broken many box office records.



Needless to say, while the Russos have repeatedly stated that their involvement in the MCU ends with Endgame, their directing career certainly hasn't. It remains to be seen if Joe and/or Anthony will ever direct another superhero-related project again, but during a recent live Q&A session withComic Book, Joe Russo revealed that were he to ever end up directing a DC movie, he would want it to be about Batman. It seems he's a big fan of the Caped Crusader, and grew up collecting his merchandise.




Now realistically, it's doubtful Joe Russo and/or Anthony Russo will ever actually direct a Batman film. That's not at all because they couldn't get the job, as DC would no doubt jump at the chance to work with the Russos. The big hurdle would be the Russos deciding to work with DC after being such a big part of the MCU, and essentially owing their burgeoning careers as blockbuster filmmakers to an opportunity given to them by Marvel Studios.


While it's unlikely that Kevin Feige or anyone else at Marvel Studios would attempt to block the Russos from directing a Batman movie, or try to shame them out of taking such a gig, Joe and Anthony seem to understandably be very loyal to Marvel and Disney. Thus, they probably wouldn't want to be involved with a project that might in some way hurt the MCU. That aside, one wonders how awesome a Russo-directed Dark Knight movie would turn out to be. Sadly, we'll probably never get to find out.

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[h=1][Update] Robert Pattinson Reportedly Cast As Batman (Or Is He?)[/h]

Robert Pattinson has been cast as Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' The Batman. Though Reeves is still working on the script for the film, Pattinson has already been brought aboard to play the titular Dark Knight.
Now that Ben Affleck has officially taken off Batman's cowl, Warner Bros. is heading in a different direction with the Caped Crusader post-Justice League- and that new direction includes The Batman from Cloverfield and War for the Planet of the Apes director Matt Reeves. Aside from a few hints and cluesaimed at the upcoming film, little is known about Warner Bros.' new take on Batman. However, things are now starting to shape up now that The Batman has secured an actor in the lead role.


According to Variety, Robert Pattinson will play Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' The Batman, not long before the film is expected to officially begin pre-production. However, Deadline also reports that casting may not be entirely official, as Reeves may also be considering Nicholas Hoult for the role. Though very little else has been revealed about the film, its July 17, 2020 release date, as well as this new casting development, should see official production starting by the end of the year, if not early 2020.




Casting rumors for The Batman have been going strong ever since Affleck officially called it quits. Oscar Isaac recently denied rumors that he had been cast, but stated that he wasn't opposed to playing Batman if he was officially offered the role. Armie Hammer was another name being thrown around as a possible contender, though his involvement was also based purely in rumors. As for Pattinson, some fan art had circulated a few months ago depicting him as Wayne well before any official talk of his involvement was made public.

Assuming Pattinson does edge out the competition and nab the role, it'd mark yet another exciting - if not unexpected - role for the actor. After finishing the
Twilight series, Pattinson has starred in quite an eclectic string of films over the years, including David Cronenberg's Cosmopolis, The Lost City of Z, and Good Time. This year alone, he has four different projects worth the attention, including Robert Eggers' The Witch follow-up, The Lighthouse, opposite Willem Dafoe, and Claire Denis' sci-fi film High Life. Then again, the Batman role may end up going to someone else entirely, so, until the final decision is made, may the best Bruce Wayne win.

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[h=1]The Batman Movie Villains Reportedly Include Penguin & Catwoman[/h]

Penguin and Catwoman will reportedly be villains in Matt Reeves' upcoming solo The Batman movie. It has been a long road for Warner Bros. and DC Films to get another standalone Batman movie off the ground. Originally slated to have Ben Affleck star, write, and direct, he has since left the role and DC behind altogether. The reigns of the hopeful franchise now rest in the hands of War for the Planet of the Apes director Matt Reeves, who is in the process of casting the next big screen Batman, with recent reports pointing to Robert Pattinson being the top choice.
The possibility of Reeves nearing his selection for his version of Bruce Wayne is the latest positive sign of movement for The Batman, which is otherwise gearing up to start production later this year or early 2020. Reeves is still working away at the script apparently, but his general story does appear to be in place. With that being the case and Pattinson's possible casting, fans of the Dark Knight are eager to find out who he could go up against in this film.


According to a report from THR, Reeves is planning to use several villains in The Batman, with Oswald Cobblepot (aka Penguin) being one of the main antagonists. In addition to his likely appearance, they also teased that Selina Kyle (aka Catwoman) is going to be involved in the film as well by mentioning that a "purrfect character" is included in Reeves' script. However, these two foes may not be the only ones either, as one source told THR that around a half-dozen villains could appear.




If this report is accurate, then The Batman could be a bit of a familiar sight for moviegoers. Tim Burton previously used both Penguin and Catwoman in Batman Returns, where Danny DeVito and Michelle Pfeiffer portrayed the respective villains, and both characters even appeared in Batman: The Movie. Catwoman has received additional screen time in the years that followed, as Halle Berry played her in a solo film and Anne Hathaway did the same in The Dark Knight Rises.

While some fans of the caped crusader may prefer to see other characters from Batman's rich rogues gallery brought to screen for the first time or given a bigger role, we don't have any clues as to how Reeves could bring Penguin and Catwoman to the big screen with his own twist. This news will also leave fans wondering who could fill these roles.
Josh Gad's continued teasing on social media about playing Penguin, which has left many wondering if he has already discussed the part with Reeves or has even been secretly cast. If both of these villains do appear in The Batman, then whoever is cast in the roles will have quite the challenge of separating themselves from past iterations of the characters.

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[h=1]The Batman: Matt Reeves Celebrates Robert Pattinson's Casting[/h]

Director Matt Reeves celebrated Robert Pattinson's casting as the titular character in his upcoming film, The Batman. Warner Bros. and DC's hunt for the newest Bruce Wayne came to a close last week when it was reported that the Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire alumni nabbed the part, besting Nicholas Hoult for the part. Several days later, the filmmaker officially welcomes the actor to the project.
Not much is known regarding plot specifics for The Batman with the film undergoing several iterations. Initially, DCEU's Caped Crusader, Ben Affleck was supposed to direct, write and star in the solo flick. But he opted out of writing and directing to focus on portraying the characters, paving the way for Reeves to come in. Persistent rumors went around for months that Affleck was actively looking to exit the job, leaving fans concerned about the standalone project. It was only at the beginning of this year that his departure was announced, officially beginning the search for a new Batman. Warners and DC were silent during the whole casting process, leading to a slew of speculation that attached Oscar Isaac and Armie Hammer to the role. In the end, it was Pattinson who nabbed the coveted gig, and Reeves seems happy about it.



Taking it to his official Twitter account, Reeves posted a simple GIF of Pattinson in Josh and Benny Safdie's crime film, Good Time, using three bat emojis in the caption. In the 2017 movie, Pattinson played Connie Nikas, a bank robber on the run with his developmentally disabled brother, Nick Nikas. Fans quickly flocked the comments section celebrating the good news with either images of Pattinson looking particularly like Bruce Wayne or well-wishes for the whole cast and crew of The Batman. Check out the filmmaker's tweet below:

Reeves' social media post effectively confirms that Pattinson is indeed the next Dark Knight. There hasn't been any statement from the studio regarding the casting, and it's safe to say that they will release it once the full line-up is finalized, including those playing Penguin and Catwoman who will reportedly be two of the villains of the movie. Considering that the project is slated for summer of 2021, with filming expected to commence first quarter of next year, chances are that fans will soon get official details regarding The Batmansooner rather than later - perhaps during this year's San Diego Comic-Con.

Pattinson is mostly known for starring in the five-film
Twilight series based on Stephanie Meyer's romance fantasy novels. The 33-year-old actor played Edward Cullen opposite Kristen Stewart's Bella Swan. The franchise was a worldwide hit, but it was a critical failure understandably concerning the DC fan community when news first broke out that Warners is considering him as Batman. But since The Twilight Saga: Braking Dawn - Part 2, Pattinson has gone on to do a string of critically acclaimed films including Good Time, The Lost City of Z and The Lighthouse, effectively proving his acting prowess repeatedly. Reeves' tweet reminds fans who are still skeptical of him by choosing to post a GIF from arguably one of the actor's best performances. Given that, there's really no reason to be worried for The Batman - at least when it comes to whether or not Pattinson can deliver as Bruce Wayne.


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LOL, not sure who is Robbert Pattinson to be honest

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OMG, wtf... it's not a batman... really weird choice
 

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[h=1]The Batman's New Catwoman Already Played Selina Kyle For DC[/h]

Matt Reeves' The Batman has found its new Catwoman in Zoë Kravitz - and she already has experience playing the role of Selina Kyle for DC. As the latest addition to the film's cast, Kravitz is set to play the sometimes friend, sometimes foe, oftentimes love interest to Batman in the upcoming reboot. She'll star as Catwoman opposite of Robert Pattinson's younger version of the Dark Knight and Jeffrey Wright's Commissioner Jim Gordon.
Catwoman's exact role in The Batman is not yet known, but it has been heavily rumored that she could play a big part. There have been no shortage of rumors of who could land the coveted role either. Kravitz is the one who ultimately was chosen, but her competition has also been revealed. The likes of Ana de Armas, Zazie Beetz, Eiza Gonzalez, and Ella Balinska all were reportedly in the mix before Reeves decided to go with the former X-Men: First Class and recent Big Little Lies star. Her past performances provide enough evidence for why she should be a great Catwoman, but it may also help that she's played her already.



It is true that The Batman will be Kravitz' first time playing Selina Kyle in live-action, but what some may not know is that they may have heard her as Catwoman already. She provided the voice for the character in 2017's The LEGO Batman Movie. Although Catwoman didn't have the largest role in the movie, it still gives Kravitz a rare background in playing a comic book character prior to making a live-action appearance.




Even with such a small part, Kravitz is the only one who was up for the role in The Batman who has experience playing Catwoman before. There will be plenty of differences between her two appearances at Catwoman on the big screen though. For starters, Kravitz will physically appear in The Batman and not just be heard, but her vocal performance for both could be similar. It also will not be difficult for her to receive more screentime in live-action than she received in animation, but her role in The Batman (and beyond) could be extensive.



This will also make her the first actress to ever play Catwoman in live-action after previously playing Selina Kyle in another format. Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, and Eartha Kitt all played the role in the Adam West era of Batman. Michelle Pfieffer, Halle Berry, and Anne Hathaway then each played her on the big screen, while Camren Bicondova played Catwoman on Gotham. None of these actresses previously voiced the role, and none of the actresses who have ever voiced Selina for animation went on to play her in live-action either.
It is unlikely that Kravitz's history with the character played any part in Reeves' decision to cast her, but it does provide everyone with a fun tidbit. And on that note, The Batman will also serve as a LEGO Batman reunion to a degree, asJonah Hill voiced Green Lantern in that movie. He may not be playing that same role in The Batman, but it does give the film two cast members from the animated movie, so who knows who could be next as casting continues.



 

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[h=1]The Batman Casts Paul Dano As The Riddler[/h]

Matt Reeves' The Batman casts Paul Dano as The Riddler. Now that Robert Pattinson has long been established as the new cinematic Dark Knight, attention has turned to filling out the supporting members of the ensemble. Recently, plenty of ground has been covered on that front, with Jeffrey Wright signing on to play Commissioner Gordon and Zoe Kravitz in line to portray Catwoman. Despite those big additions, there are still plenty of other parts available.
Lately, there's been a lot of buzz surrounding the villainous roles. Most prominently, Jonah Hill was reportedly in consideration to play either The Riddler or The Penguin, but talks with the Oscar nominee broke downallegedly due to money issues. As a result, Reeves had to go in a different direction, and he landed on a truly fascinating choice for one of Batman's most iconic enemies.


According to THR, Dano has joined the cast of The Batman to play The Riddler. This will be something of a departure for the actor, since he primarily has starred in smaller films like Little Miss Sunshine, There Will Be Blood, and Prisoners. He's largely stayed away from blockbuster genre fare in his career, though he did have a role in 2011's Cowboys and Aliens.




While The Riddler is one of the most recognizable members of Batman's rogues gallery, the character has been depicted on the big screen only a single time, when Jim Carrey took on the role in 1995's Batman Forever. As such, it's refreshing to see Reeves is using The Riddler for his upcoming film, finally giving fans a modern take on Edward Nygma. Carrey's interpretation was suitably over-the-top and cartoony for Joel Schumacher's vision of Gotham City, but many viewers would enjoy seeing seeing The Riddler in a different context. His inclusion in The Batman lends credence to the beliefReeves is tapping into Batman's detective skills for his film, since The Riddler is well-known for leaving clues around for Batman to discover. Pattinson's Bruce Wayne is going to have to use his brains (as well as brawn) to come out on top.


In lieu of getting an arguably bigger name like Hill or
Seth Rogen, Dano reads as inspired casting. He's a versatile performer and is no stranger to playing characters who are peculiar and/or quirky. Dano should be a strong fit for the role, even if Reeves takes a more grounded approach and (somewhat) tones down The Riddler's typical characteristics. Time will tell if The Batman will continue DC's current winning streak of high-quality films, but there's no denying Reeves has knocked it out of the park in regards to casting.

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[h=1]The Batman Casts Andy Serkis As Alfred Pennyworth[/h]

Matt Reeves' The Batman casts Andy Serkis to play Alfred Pennyworth. WithRobert Pattinson having been cast as the latest big screen Caped Crusader earlier this year, attention has recently turned to the film's supporting cast. Ahead of production reportedly beginning this December, Reeves and company have been filling out the rest of the ensemble, recruiting Jeffrey Wright to play Commissioner Gordon, Paul Dano to portray the Riddler, andZoe Kravitz as Catwoman. But, of course, there are more roles to be filled.
One of the most important figures in Batman mythology is Alfred Pennyworth, the Wayne family butler who raises young Bruce after he loses his parents. All previous cinematic iterations of the franchise put their spin on Alfred, most recently with Jeremy Irons appearing in Batman v Superman and Justice League. But, as evidenced by Wright taking on the role of Gordon, Reeves is not beholden to the previous works of the DCEU, and can fill out the supporting cast as he sees fit. That means it's time for someone else to play Alfred.



According to The Wrap, Serkis has been cast as Alfred in The Batman. With this, Serkis becomes the latest to be involved with Marvel and DC films. He previously played Ulysses Klaue in the MCU and is directing Venom 2 for Sony. The addition of Serkis is just one major casting update for The Batmantoday, as it's also been reported Colin Farrell is being eyed to play The Penguin.




Serkis is best-known for his motion-capture acting work, including his role as Caesar in the rebooted Planet of the Apes film trilogy. The latter two installments of that series were directed by Reeves, so it isn't surprising The Batman will see the pair reunite. They clearly enjoyed collaborating with one another, and it should be fun to see them together again. What will be interesting to keep an eye on his how Serkis balances what's bound to be a busy schedule. The latest word is Venom 2 will start production in November, meaning there could be some crossover between that sequel and The Batman. Since The Batman doesn't premiere until June 2021, it's possible the start date on that project is pushed back until some point in 2020. Regardless, Serkis wouldn't have even considered taking on Alfred if he wasn't confident in his time management skills.


Another fascinating bit is Serkis is going to be a much younger version of Alfred than viewers are accustomed to seeing. Michael Caine was 72 when Batman Begins debuted in 2005, and Irons turned 68 the year Batman v Superman came out. Serkis is in his late 50s, so Reeves is changing things up here. Surely, the Bruce/Alfred dynamic will be similar to what fans know, but there's an opportunity here to do some different things with the character. Since there have been two other Alfreds in close proximity to each other, going a slightly different route on The Batman is appreciated.

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The Batman Star Robert Pattinson Has COVID-19


The Batman star Robert Pattinson tested positive for COVID-19, which forced production on the upcoming DC Comics film to be delayed.


The Batman star Robert Pattinson test positive for COVID-19. Beginning production earlier this year, The Batman was one of many Hollywood projects affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, shutting down in mid-March as the health crisis took a turn for the worse. At the time the movie went on hiatus, director Matt Reeves had shot only 25 percent of the film, which was still enough to cut together a well-received The Batman trailer that debuted at DC FanDome. After seeing the footage, viewers became even more excited for the final film, which is why there was so much excitement over The Batman resuming production. In recent weeks, Hollywood has attempted to get back on its feet, but it hasn't been smooth sailing for all the production restarts. Jurassic World: Dominion was forced to alter its location shooting following a coronavirus outbreak, and The Batman just had to pause again after someone on the film tested positive for the virus. When the news first broke, it was unknown who contracted COVID-19, but now it's been revealed it's The Batman's biggest star.

According to Vanity Fair, Pattinson is the one who tested positive. As previously reported, he is currently in isolation while filming is on hold.



Having to deal with positive COVID-19 tests is part of the "new normal" as various industries get back to work during the pandemic, but this is obviously still a huge development for The Batman. Pattinson, of course, is the movie's lead, playing the new iteration of Bruce Wayne. The extent of The Batman's latest delay will be connected to his personal health. It's unknown if Pattinson is dealing with any symptoms and how severe they might be. It also remains to be seen if anyone else on The Batman set caught coronavirus. As one of the principal actors, Pattinson was likely interacting with multiple cast and crew members, so hopefully The Batman doesn't experience a community outbreak. The coronavirus incubation period can last up to two weeks, meaning Warner Bros. will be keeping a close eye on things moving forward.

Like all the other productions resuming, The Batman had health and safety protocols in place and reportedly is no longer filming on location. Despite those steps WB took, Pattinson still got sick, illustrating the dangers and inherent risks of shooting a massive tentpole movie while the pandemic is still a serious issue. The Batman only lasted a few days before it had to shut down again, and it's unknown when production will be able to resume. However, The Batman's future schedule is a secondary concern. First and foremost, the hope is Pattinson makes a full recovery.

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    What is peoples obsession with Battle Royale genre. 6 minutes to find a match, 3 minutes to setup a match, 2 minutes to land, 10 minutes for scavanging maybe 2 3 gunfigts and its over. Multiplayer landscape is looking absolute dogshit.
    I tried playing Apex Legends once. Couldn't find a gun for 5 minutes straight. If I found a gun, I couldn't find the right ammo for it. Got killed fighting with my fists. Uninstalled it the next day.
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    What is peoples obsession with Battle Royale genre. 6 minutes to find a match, 3 minutes to setup a match, 2 minutes to land, 10 minutes for scavanging maybe 2 3 gunfigts and its over. Multiplayer landscape is looking absolute dogshit.
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  • M muneebjahangir:
    skip the villain arc
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  • EternalBlizzard EternalBlizzard:
    iampasha said:
    I usually stay away from animes. Vinland saga changed the way i look at my life, and my experiences within. I recommend every breathing human being to watch this animated masterpiece at least once fromstart to finish.
    After I watched it, I never felt like i watched a show. It was a friggin journey. I got way too attached to Thorfinn and seeing him grow up and find himself and get rid of all the negativity inside of him was just pure bliss.
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  • iampasha iampasha:
    EternalBlizzard said:
    Vinland Saga > Berserk
    I usually stay away from animes. Vinland saga changed the way i look at my life, and my experiences within. I recommend every breathing human being to watch this animated masterpiece at least once fromstart to finish.
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Crapcom's RE Engine expose hogaya saaeen. This shit ain't worth experiencing on any platform. 🤷‍♂️
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  • Chandoo Chandoo:
    When a $399 console provides the same experience as a 4090. Yikes indeed saeen :sneaky:
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    that's a yikes saaaen
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    " Both PS5 and Series X have an unlocked frame-rate here, with performance that generally lies between 30fps and 45fps. That makes for a stuttering and inconsistent output in general play, no matter what you are doing at any given time."
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  • EternalBlizzard EternalBlizzard:
    Vinland Saga > Berserk
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  • faraany3k faraany3k:
    I absolutely hate parry and Sekiro made me love it, i hate sci fi and Mass Effect made me love it. This is the definition of genre defining experiences.
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Forbidden West Complete Edition now available on your fav websites. And Nixxes showed Crapcom how it's done 👍
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    RE Engine is just utter shit for anything other than corridor design remakes
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    This is a console first developer. LMAO
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  • faraany3k faraany3k:
    With how great cod warzone has translated onto mobile. Mainstream Consoles have lost its value even further. Maybe console gaming was associated with TVs and how TV is not the primary source of media consumption anymore, consoles will lose its 200 million core audiences even further.
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    Even VRR can't rescue it 🥲
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  • Necrokiller Necrokiller:
    And yet PC version has the highest score. RIP who plays it on consoles.
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    Necrokiller Necrokiller: Consoles can't even catch a break in titles developed exclusively for them 😢