Los Angeles Feb 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Matt Reeves will direct The Batman it has been officially announced.
Reeves took over the reins as director after actor-filmmaker Ben Affleck stepped aside to focus on starring as the superhero reports variety.com.
Reeves will also produce the movie.
It was earlier reported that Reeves was in negotiations.
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 Reeves said.
I am incredibly honoured and excited to be working with Warner Bros to bring an epic and emotional new take on the Caped Crusader to the big screen he added.
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Matt Reeves to direct The Batman
