The first trailer for The Batman is finally here thanks to DC FanDome.
Whether we like it or not, Ben Affleck is no longer Batman because well the man likes his alcohol but struggles with self-control and Warner Bros. felt like he was too high risk for such an investment - can’t blame them, right? In steps the former Twilight star Robert Pattinson to do the heavy lifting, and the majority of fans are up in arms. Robert Pattinson?! How do you figure he goes from a tween vampire franchise to the most iconic role in the DC Universe?! That’s insane! Well to be fair, Pattinson has worked his ass off to reinvent himself and in my mind he has done just that (A24’s Good Time is a great example), so it’s about time we lay off the guy.
With Matt Reeves in the directors chair, The Batman looks to be the slow-burn noir style detective film we all need, exposing just how dark Gotham City really is. I’m not gonna lie, I don’t know if it was the Nirvana or just seeing Batman again but I got chills watching this. Perhaps it’s time for DC to shine for a change? Even though the film is still in production, I couldn’t be more excited for what will likely be a Fall 2021 release.
Watch the trailer for The Batman now.