The Batman will be the next Batman movie, a renewed vision directed by Matt Reeves and starring Robert Pattinson with which we will enjoy return of one of the superheroes more famous of all times. If you want to know everything about the tape, you are in the right place. Keep reading.
Batman: The Long Halloween
La history of the next Batman movie has been changing since the project was announced a few years ago. The reason for these variations was the change of director.
At first Ben Affleck was going to be in charge of the script and also to play the dark knight, but he ended up leaving the project as you already know. So that original story that was going to be centered on the madness of Batman and the Arkham Asylum changed when Matt Reeves arrived.
This one took a turn and rewrote a good part of what was there to focus more on the Batman's skills as an investigator. Hence, after progressive interviews, they began to connect the dots with the work of Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, Batman: The Long Halloween, which could have inspired a good part of what we will see when it hits theaters.
The Batman: Trailer and release date
The new film of what for many is the star character of DC will be titled The Batman and we already have the first official trailer. In it you can see in somewhat more detail everything that this particular vision of a director who has inspired by the detective movies of the 50s and film noir.
Still, beyond aesthetics, the new film also wants to show the dark knight as a great detective and not so much as an action character. But before we continue talking about the movie, director, actors and more, let's take a look at the trailer.
official trailer of The Batman
official trailer of The Batman (VOSE)
The first official trailer for The Batman It's quite short, barely three minutes long, but it still shows quite a few interesting details. The first and most striking is the aesthetic section, which is even reminiscent of what has been seen in other productions such as Bladerunner.
Of course, not only the city of Gotham attracts attention, but also the appearance of the main characters. From Batman to Enigma, The Penguin or Catwoman herself have that point so in line with the aesthetics that is sought.
So if you want to see the premiere of The Batman, you're not alone. Many are those who wish that the March 4th 2022, because that will be the day the movie opens in theaters.
Matt Reeves, the director
As we have said before, Ben Affleck was going to be the original director of the film, but when he decided to leave the project, a replacement had to be found and that was none other than Matt Reeves.
The American director had already signed some important works such as the television series Felicity or movies like Cloverfield, The fall of the planet of the apes or Let me in. Therefore, one cannot speak of someone without experience.
The cast of The Batman
Along with the director of the new film, there is no doubt that the most important thing is the cast of actors who will give life to each of the main characters in it. There are many well-known names here, some of them may be more or less liked due to previous work, but the evolution that most have had should serve to give them a vote of confidence. Although we will always have to wait to see the final result in theaters to be able to give an informed opinion.
Robert Pattinson as Batman
Undoubtedly the main eyes will be directed to Robert Pattinson. The actor we met from the Twilight saga he will get into the role of the bat man. A younger version that will explore his beginnings as a night watchman in the city of Gotham that is still being known, that he will have to deal with his own ghosts and that motivation to do good or at least try without getting carried away by anger.
Andy Serkis as Alfred
Andy Serkis will give life to what was always the main support of Bruce Wayne, Alfred. The actor remembered for his portrayal of Gollum in The Lord of the Rings He will be the one who helps Batman not lose his sanity.
Jeffrey Wright as Jim Gordon
bernard in Westworld or Felix in 007: No time to die will be the one to interpret Jim Gordon. The Gotham police inspector and main contact with the Batman is going to be very well represented by this actor who has already proven his worth on numerous occasions.
Paul Dano as Riddler
Paul Dano will be the one who lives Enigma and there is much hope for the role it will have to play. First of all because of the very nature of the character, also because of the style he will have in this film compared to previous versions seen in movies and on television, and lastly because it could make a film even bigger than what is expected a lot.
Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman
Daughter of Lisa Bonet and the musician Lenny Kravitz, the actress who will give life Catwoman in the movie of The Batman She has played the character in the past, though she only voiced Selina Kyle in the LEGO Batman Movie. Even so, it is possible that you also remember it by other titles such as Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, X-Men: First Generation, Divergent or Mad Max: Fury Road.
Colin Farrell as The Penguin
Little needs to be said about Colin Farrell, the actor who has taken important roles in numerous films will give life to Oswald Cobblepot. Yeah, The Penguin it will come to life thanks to him and it will do so with a somewhat different appearance from what we have seen in other series and movies.
Other actors who will participate in The Batman
Along with these, who could be said to be the main actors in this film, there are other actors who could also play important roles to better understand what is happening. These are the following:.
- John Turturro will be Carmine Falcone, one of Gotham's most important mobsters
- With O'Neill will play chief Mackenzie Bock
- alex ferns will be the policeman Peter Savage
- Jayme Lawson will play Bella Real
The Batman in the DC Cinematic Universe
Finally, one of the big questions that many DC fans continue to ask themselves today is where it is or how it is located. new Batman movie in the DC movie universe.
Well, there is no official response or indications that the director or the studio itself could have given at some point. It is true that on occasion there was talk of a certain relationship with the film Joker, by Joaquin Phoenix, but it seems that it came to nothing.
However, knowing that within Warner and D.C. there is no clear plan, as is the case with Marvel and Disney, anything could happen. Here it is assumed that the protagonists themselves and those responsible for the project will have to decide things like if they want Pattison to be the Batman that replaces Ben Affleck or if they will draw a different line.
As a fan of a much more mature, dark and even violent vision, you would surely like to see a future movie where Robert Pattinson and Joaquin Phoenix cross paths, right? Of course, Jared Leto would not be a bad fit as a future enemy either. We will see.