Tag: Matt Reeves

THE BATMAN: Matt Reeves Aims for 2021 Release

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The Batman writer/director Matt Reeves has offered new information about the new Batman movie, plus his take on how the film will differ from previous cinematic renditions of the character and how it will fit in the bigger DC Universe. “It’s very much a point of view-driven, noir Batman tale. It’s told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it’s going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional,” Reeves told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview. “It’s more Batman in his detective mode than we’ve…

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Reported Warner Bros. ‘Loves’ Matt Reeves’ Batman Script

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It has been reported that Warner Bros. said they “love” the first draft of director Matt Reeves’ The Batman, Tweeted The Wrap’s Umberto Gonzalez on the 25th of September. Furthermore, Reeves is reportedly working on The Batman revisions at the moment, and the studio is said hoping for production to start in summer 2019. The Tweet claimed that “the current DC regime is committed to getting this take on the Caped Crusader correct.” Actor Ben Affleck’s version of Bruce Wayne has not exactly played the world’s greatest detective which is…

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Matt Reeves: About Ben Affleck’s Role as Batman

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When Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice first premiered in theaters over two years ago, there were mixed feelings about Ben Affect’s role as Batman. Now we are further confused about his continued involvement as the Caped Crusader. Even though it seemed lately like Affleck would be stepping down from his role as Batman in the upcoming solo film, writer and director Matt Reeves recently issued an update about the movie. Speaking at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour, Reeves, revealed that he’s still speaking with Affleck…

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Will The Batman Movie Ever Be Made?

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Batman is one of the most popular characters in the DC universe. Last month director Matt Reeves was asked on twitter how the new Batman movie was progressing. His answer: “Really, really well, thanks! I could not be more excited!” He obviously offers up nothing concerning concrete plot details or a general direction as to where he wants to take this film, but this at least tells us that progress is being made. The response was essential to reassure fans because of the problems with the production of a stand-alone…

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THE BATMAN Director MATT REEVES Clarifies Statement on DCEU Connection

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The Batman writer/director Matt Reeves has backtracked on his earlier statement that the film would not be part of the DC Extended Universe, saying now on Twitter that the film would be in-continuity with the other DC Films but would not feature any non-Batman characters. “Jeez, what’d I miss, guys…? ???? Just to be clear: Of COURSE Batman will be part of the D.C. Universe. Batman will be BATMAN…,” tweeted Reeves. “In my comments from a while back about not being part of the DCEU, I was talking about The…

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THE BATMAN Director Brings In New Screenwriter

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The Batman director Matt Reeves is bringing in his War of the Planet of the Apes screenwriter Mark Bomback to write the DC film, according to Splash Report. Reeves had previously said he was abandoning the project’s original script by Ben Affleck, Chris Terrio, and Geoff Johns, saying his film would be “a new story.” “It’s just starting again. I’m excited about it. I think it’s going to be really cool,” Reeves said. Mark Bomback is a genre veteran, having written The Wolverine, as well as Live Free or Die…

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MATT REEVES TO DIRECT AND PRODUCE “THE BATMAN”

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(February 23, 2017 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Pictures announced today 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.…

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