Sources tell Variety that Robert Pattinson will play Batman in Matt Reeves' forthcoming superhero film, which hits theatres June 25, 2021 in the US. Pre-production on the Warner Bros. DC Comics film The Batman is expected to start this northern summer. READ MORE:* Ben Affleck bye-byes Batman director's chair* How much does the title of Affleck Batman film matter, anyway? * Adam West returns as the Caped Crusader* Michael Keaton reveals reason for quitting as Batman* How good is Batman: The Killing Joke? A former Twilight heart-throb who has successfully turned to art house fare, Pattinson, 32, becomes the youngest actor to ever play Batman on the big screen.

Source: Stuff May 17, 2019 00:56 UTC