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𝕄𝕒𝕕𝕝𝕚𝕓 𝕚𝕤 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝔾𝕠𝕒𝕥
Well, that didn’t take long. After Ben Affleck’s months-long comments regarding the uncertainty of directing, as well as writing and starring in his standalone Batman movie, fans and the fearful got some official confirmation: Affleck would star, but was seeking a director to collaborate with on the project. Rumors burst forth, ranging from the villains who were set to appear in the now-completely-scrapped script, to potential directors at the top of Affleck and the studio’s list. Now, it appears that rumored frontrunner Matt Reeves will direct The Batman.
The script for the film may still be the one begun by Affleck and DC boss Geoff Johns, according to more recent reports, but the creative vision of the next Batman movie set in the DC Extended Universe will be crafted mainly by Matt Reeves. While he may lack the name recognition of other (pipe dream) directors mentioned in fan conversations, the message shouldn’t be missed: Matt Reeves stepping into this director chair could mean great things for the finished film. And judging by his comments in the past, his massive success with Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is just scratching the surface.
Be prepared to breathe a sigh of relief (at least partially) when we’ve finished our case for The Batman: Why Matt Reeves is the Perfect Director.
HE’S STEPPED INTO THIS ROLE BEFORE
Given the recent wave of studios entrusting billion-dollar brands to relatively inexperienced, up-and-coming directors, the average film enthusiast may perceive this as a similar case – ‘Sure, he’s made movies about CG Apes, but this is Batman.’ Had Reeves’ most recent film been the secretive, first-person Cloverfield with his childhood friend J.J. Abrams, that description might apply. Heck, even if he’d landed The Batman after the tense, suspenseful horror Let Me In, the case could still be made. But if one film showed just what Matt Reeves was capable of, it was Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – but not for the reason you might think.
The movie managed to capitalize on the success of Rise and then some, but it was how Reeves wound up at the helm that’s the real heart of his victory. When Rise director Rupert Wyatt chose not to return for the sequel, Fox found themselves with a fast-tracked release date, and nobody to make it. The story of how Reeves replaced the absent Wyatt was told and re-told throughout press for the eventual Dawn, beginning with his initial disinterest in the script and story already in place. Asked what story he would tell, Reeves outlined the story seen in the movie – and Fox gave him the green light.
The only problem was that Reeves would be jumping into a hot seat, with pre-production beginning immediately. He took on the challenge with writer Mark Bomback, and came within two months of that scheduled release date. Oh, and delivered a blockbuster fueled by unparalleled motion-capture performances, a heart-wrenching tale of two warring families, and massive action sequences that would bring in over $700 million when all was said and done.
If you ask us, the quality of the films Reeves has put out is what made him a potential choice for several high profile projects following the upcoming War for the Planet of the Apes. But with the CEO of Warner Bros. giving The Batman a planned start date just over a year away, Reeves’ ability to deliver a quality blockbuster with the clock ticking likely made him the top choice for DC Films. And what should be a (small) sigh of relief to all involved.
HE BELIEVES IN STORY OVER SPECTACLE
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The Batman: Why Matt Reeves is the Perfect Director
@Bruce Wayne barring WB excec fukkery y'all got one and this is still one of my most anticipated besides WW, JL, and Aquaman. 