November 21, 2024

Who Is Playing Batman In the New Superhero Film? Robert Pattinson Is Currently a Frontrunner

Robert Pattinson

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There’s a new Caped Crusader in town (kinda)!

Robert Pattinson is rumored to star in Matt Reeves‘ upcoming The Batman film, Variety reports. While the news hasn’t been confirmed and a deal hasn’t been struck, the publication claims the 33-year-old actor is the “top choice” for the coveted part and a “deal is expected to close shortly.”

Additionally, The Hollywood Reporter notes that Nicholas Hoult, Armie Hammer and Aaron Taylor-Johnson have been possible contenders for the DC movie. The forthcoming film is slated to release on June 25, 2021 and according to Variety, pre-production is expected to begin in the summertime. The publication points out that filming could start anywhere from late 2019 to early 2020.

In January, news broke that The Batman movie would focus on a younger Bruce Wayne and superhero, which meant that Ben Affleck, who played the role in the previous DC movies, would hang up his cape for the time being.

Originally, the 46-year-old Justice League actor signed on to direct, co-write and star in the forthcoming film, however, he stepped down as director and was replaced by Reeves, who previously directed the last two Planet of the Apes sequels and Cloverfield.

At the time of the 53-year-old writer-director’s new role, Reeves shared his excitement in a statement.

“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,” he said. “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.”

While nothing has been set in stone, take a peek at all of the famous stars who suited up and played Batman in our gallery below.

Ben Affleck, Batman

Courtesy Warner Brothers

Christian Bale, The Dark Knight Rises

Ron Phillips/Warner Bros. Entertainment

Ben McKenzie, Batman: Year One

Warner Bros.; VALERY HACHE/AFP/GettyImages

Russell Brand

Fame Pictures

Diedrich Bader, Batman: The Brave and the Bold

DC Comics; Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images

Bruce Thomas, Birds of Prey

WB

BATMAN AND ROBIN, GEORGE CLOONEY
Val Kilmer, Batman Forever

Warner Bros.

Kevin Conroy, Batman: The Animated Series

WB; Jesse Grant/WireImage

Batman: Michael Keaton

Warner Bros. Pictures

Adam West, Batman

ABC

Robert Lowery, Batman and Robin
Lewis Wilson, Batman

E! News has reached out to Warner Bros. for comment.

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