Well, it has been a roller coaster of a couple of weeks, but we now have a director for the solo Batman film. Deadline shared an official statement from Warner Bros. stating that Matt Reeves is the director. After being rumored to be in the lead for the position just under two weeks ago, to last week’s rumor that talks had fell through, we now that it is happening.
While there is no set time table for the project from the statement released, the title of the film seems to be set, at least for the time being as “The Batman” is mentioned to be the film’s name. Below is the official statement from Warner Bros.
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. 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.”
Matt Reeves noted, “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.”
Batman was created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger.
“The Batman” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
