Robert Pattinson Replaces Ben Affleck As The DCEU’s Batman In New Image

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Robert Pattinson is replacing Ben Affleck as the DCEU’s version of Batman and one fan has given the Twilight star the iconic Arkham Knight Batsuit to do so.

Robert Pattinson is officially set to replace Ben Affleck as the in the Matt Reeves-directed standalone film The Batman. The incredibly talented director behind films such as Cloverfield and War for the Planet of the Apes appears to have something amazing in store for Batman fans as his project is expected to feature some of the Dark Knight’s most iconic villains. Production on the project is expected to kick off early next year, meaning it might be some time before we actually get to see Robert Pattinson don his new Batsuit but some fans can’t wait that long to see how he’ll look in the costume.

Mizuriofficial on Instagram has created an image that shows us what Robert Pattinson may actually look like as he replaces Ben Affleck in the iconic role of Batman. In the image, Robert Pattinson’s Batman can be seen as he dons a Batsuit inspired by one of the biggest Batman games yet, Arkham Knight.

You can check out what Robert Pattinson may look wearing the Arkham Knight Batman suit.

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Are you excited for The  Batman? What do you think of Robert Pattinson in the Arkham Knight Batman costume? Do you think he was a good choice to replace Ben Affleck? Let us know in the comments!

Plot details for The Batman are currently under wraps. Previous rumors once pointed to an earlier version of the script featuring Ben Affleck bookending the film as his current Batman while the film introduced a younger version of the DC Comics icon, played by Robert Pattinson. But with Ben Affleck retired from the role, Pattinson has officially replaced the Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justiceand Justice League star as the DCEU’s Bruce Wayne.

While details are slim, The Batman director Matt Reeves has confirmed that his project is not based on Frank Miller’s Year One comic and will emphasize the hero as the world’s greatest detective more than previous films have in the past. It is expected to be the first chapter in a new Batman trilogy with Robert Pattinson.

The DCEU continues with Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) on February 7, 2020, followed by Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman 1984on June 5, 2020. A standalone Joker film set outside of the DC Films universe starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime is also slated to hit theaters October 4, 2019.

The Batman opens in theaters on June 25, 2021. Stay tuned for the latest news on Ben Affleck, Robert Pattinson and the future of the DCEU.

Source: Instagram

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