Director Matt Reeves Talks Batman's Character
"A Tortured Soul"
By Alex Burns
Director Matt Reeves is promoting his new film War for the Planet of the Apes, speaking to Los Angeles Daily News he was asked about his involvement in the upcoming Batman solo film. While there are, of course, no big reveals in terms of plot or tone, Reeves did confess he's a lifelong fan of the DC Comics' hero and also a brief explanation of his perception of the character.
“It’s a strange thing to be involved in the two franchises which were the two that I was connected to most as a child,” Reeves said. “I just was obsessed with Batman when I was a kid. What I find so interesting about him as a character is that, as far a superhero goes, he’s not superhuman, he is a person. And he is a tortured soul who is grappling with his past and trying to find a way to be in a world that has a lot that’s wrong with it and trying to find a way to reconcile all of that.
“That is a really powerful character, in the same way that Caesar is such a powerful character.”
You can check of Reeves' work on War of the Planet of the Apes when it hits theatres on July 14th. We'll keep you posted on all updates for the DCEU's Batman film starring Ben Affleck. Check out our podcast below to get our take on the situation.
Join Alex, Sam and Ashley for another Cape and Cowl Cast! It's all about the DCEU on our latest pod as WB confirm that Matt Reeves will direct the solo Batman film with Ben Affleck! We also have news that a solo Nightwing movie is in the works with Chris McKay in the director's chair. Big changes are in store for the future of DC Comics on film and we are pretty darn excited! Happy listening amigos!
Team Catch Up - 00:04:44
Matt Reeves to Direct Batman, discussion and analysis - 00:18:34
Listener Q&A - 00:36:25
Nightwing film in the works, thoughts and comments - 01:03:44
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