Matt Reeves exits talks to direct 'The Batman'

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By Darian Scalamoni

Uh-oh, more problems for Warner Bros. Just as many thought that Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Cloverfield) was in deep talks to direct The Batman that formally had the star, Ben Affleck directing, it seems Reeves has dropped out of negotiations to helm the solo effort on the dark knight, per THR.

This comes just a week after the negotiations begun but now it seems he has exited talks but sources say that they could re-engage in talks further down the line. Reeves is currently in post-production for War for the Planet of the Apes which will be released on July 14^th. This is certainly concerning for many fans of the DCEU and the DC Comics property that is being tarnished with the chaotic environment around Warner Bros. They have already pushed back the start date for The Batman and they have some time to figure it out but I think the DC movie division at the studio has to get the stuff together as this universe is quickly becoming unhinged. The Flash has also had issues with finding a director due to “creative differences” as Seth Grahame-Smith and Rick Famuyiwa have both been on the project before exiting.

Other directors that were in talks to direct the solo Batman effort before Reeves was offered the job include Ridley Scott (Alien, The Martian), Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe), Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Sicario) and Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant, Warrior). Hopefully we get this concise answers sooner rather than later so the DCEU doesn’t continue to disappoint diehard and casual fans alike.