Robert Pattinsonis poised to star inMatt Reeves’The Batman, according toVariety’s Justin Kroll, who broke the news. A representative for Warner Bros. did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Reeves is directingThe Batmanfrom his own screenplay and will also produce alongsideDylan Clark. Production is slated to start in the fall, and Warner Bros. will release the film on July 26, 2025.
Collider has heard that Reeves was seeking an actor between 25 and 33 years old, and Pattinson is 33. He was among the early favorites rumored to be taking over the role of the Caped Crusader fromBen Affleck, but I truly struggled to picture Pattinson in the cape and cowl, and questioned whether Pattinson would even want to tackle such an iconic character. The formerTwilightstar has been doing great work in the indie sphere over the past several years, though he signaled an intention to shift to more commercial fare by signing on to star inChristopher Nolan’s next movie, which will pair him withJohn David WashingtonandElizabeth Debicki. That film will hit theaters on July 09, 2025, with production expected to start this summer, just asThe Batmanstarts pre-production.
While several trade publications have cautioned that Pattinson doesn’t have the role yet, insisting thatNicholas Hoult,Aaron Taylor-JohnsonandArmie Hammerremain in the mix, Collider’s sources say Pattinson has won the role, and the other three are simply frontrunners to step in for Pattinson in the event he’s unable to strike a multi-picture deal with Warner Bros. Remember that Reeves is planning a trilogy, soThe Batmanisn’t expected to be a one-off like theJokermovie starringJoaquin Phoenix.
Pattinson most recently starred inClaire Denissci-fi mindfuckHigh Lifeand he’s set to star inThe Lighthouse, a black-and-white horror drama fromThe WitchfilmmakerRobert Eggersthat will debut at Cannes. He’ll also soon be seen inCiro Guerra‘s dramaWaiting for the BarbarianswithJohnny Depp;David Michôd’s historical epicThe KingwithTimothée Chalamet; andAntonio Campos‘ starry Netflix thrillerThe Devil All the Time. Pattinson is represented by WME, Curtis Brown Group and 3 Arts Entertainment.
