Matt Reeves to direct "The Batman"
Warner Bros. just announced that Matt Reeves, director of Cloverfield, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and the upcoming War for the Planet of the Apes, is now set to direct The Batman.
It's been a tumultuous ride for The Batman film after Batman, himself, Ben Affleck, dropped out of director duties (and may still drop out entirely).
“We are thrilled to have Matt Reeves taking the helm of Batman, the crown jewel of our DC slate,” said Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. “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.”
Reeves added, “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.”
Warner Bros.' next DC film, Wonder Woman, will hit theaters June 2, with Justice League set to release November 17.
