What To Expect From The New Batman Movie?

The announcement of a new Batman movie has kept  the DC fans on the edge of their seats. The COVID outbreak and numerous production delays have only increased our anticipation. Since the pandemic caused multiple production pauses, the release date shifted several times from June to October 2021, and is finally set on 4th March 2022.

The new Batman reboot is directed by Matt Reeves – the man behind the last two Planet of the Apes movies, and according to movie critics, there’s a lot to be excited for.

Reeves decided to drop the “Batman origin” narrative and frame the picture of Gotham’s most loyal protector a bit differently. According to the teasers we picked up from social media over the last two years, we can expect a much darker and more psychological story compared to  the previous movies. Reeves wanted to create a Batman who’s not a superhero in a traditional sense – he’s much more human, battling against more relatable demons we’re all facing nowadays –  corruption, declining trust in government, and other social issues. He even drives a more practical car. Instead of a futuristic beast on four wheels, the new Batmobile is a good-old American muscle car with a few adjustments for Batman’s vocation.

If you can’t imagine Bruce Wayne in a Dodge, can you imagine him listening to Nirvana? Well, the soundtrack from the first trailer is a cover of Nirvana’s song Something In The Way, and Matt Reeves even admitted that Kurt Cobain was his biggest inspiration for developing Batman’s character. Alongside Cobain’s music and personality, Reeves was influenced by cinematic classics like Chinatown and The French Connection. Therefore, this Batman could be a real treat for noir fans.

Movie Details

Plot

While protecting his fellow Gotham citizens from criminals and corrupt city officials, Batman (starring Robert Pattinson) dives  deeper into Gotham’s underworld than ever before. With only a few people on his side, he faces some of the most vicious characters who will try to make his mission even more difficult.

The Main Cast of The Batman

The DC world has introduced us to an amazing gallery of peculiar characters, and some of them have significant and quite complex roles. Thus, if you don’t intend to rewatch the movies or reread the comics, make sure to find a cheat sheet like ExpressVPN’s infographic to refresh your memory before the film hits the big screens.

●       Robert Pattinson as Batman

After showing his true talent in movies like The Lighthouse and Tenet, Robert Pattinson admitted he had his eyes on the role of the new Caped Crusader for some time. Luckily, the crew behind the movie felt he could impersonate Batman’s true character, and gave him the opportunity to join some of the greatest Batmans in history, like Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, and  Ben Affleck.

●       Zoë Kravitz as Catwoman

In an interview, the star said she was fascinated by Catwoman’s strong femininity and the contrast between her energy and Batman’s masculine power. Also, she said she tried to forget the other versions of the Catwoman and focus on Reeves’s writing to tell his version of the story.

●       Paul Dano as The Riddler

After Jonah Hill walked away from the role, Paul Dano took the responsibility of bringing the Riddler to life, and fans are genuinely excited because we haven’t seen the Riddler on the big screen since Jim Carrey’s interpretation in 1995. Dano said he wanted to play in a superhero movie for a long time, but he was waiting for the right one, and Reeves’s interpretation of Batman was everything he hoped for.

●       Colin Farrell as The Penguin

Even though he said his screen time in the movie is quite limited, we’re all waiting to see Colin Farell’s transformation into the Penguin. According to the rumors from the set, his prosthetics and makeup completely changed his appearance which made him so unrecognizable that the crew thought he wasn’t on the set on one occasion.

What’s Next?

If 2 hours and 55 minutes of Batman’s fight against injustice isn’t enough for you, and you want to dive deeper into the minds of Gotham’s most peculiar citizens, you won’t have to wait too long. Director Matt Reeves already announced that they’re working on a spinoff series starring the familiar faces from Batman. The series will run on Warner Bros’s streaming platform, HBO Max. Reeves sees this as an opportunity to expand his story and breathe new life into these iconic characters. With such a rich and unique world, the possibilities are endless, and Reeves seems to have big plans for the franchise’s future.