Is Twilight's Robert Pattinson set to play Batman?
Updated | By Tamlyn Canham
Yay or nah? There's a good chance that Robert Pattinson will be the next Batman!
Robert Pattinson is reportedly in talks with Warner Bros. to play the lead role in 'The Batman'.
According to Variety, the 'Twilight' star is on the shortlist and is very close to signing off on a deal.
American screenwriter and director Matt Reeves is planning to bring the latest Batman instalment to cinemas on June 25, 2021.
Robert playing the lead will certainly create major hype for the movie, but not everyone is convinced he is the right actor for the role
Social media users have already expressed disappointment in Matt Reeves and Warner Bros.'s choice for the beloved superhero.
Batman fans just can't get over the fact that Robert once played a vampire that sparkled in the sunlight.
Robert Pattinson and Batman were both trending on Twitter shortly after the news broke.
“Twilight star Robert Pattinson will be the next Batman”
— ⚡️Joey ⚡️ (@Stowejoseph13) May 17, 2019
Me: pic.twitter.com/bMzKKVqpuP
WB: Robert Pattinson will be playing the new Batman
— Juan Yanez (@TherealJyanez6) May 17, 2019
Marvel Fans: pic.twitter.com/rMPBIEXJK4
batman: i’m here to save you
— h⚡️🔍 will die for detective pikachu (@hyelin_st) May 17, 2019
random gotham citizen: pic.twitter.com/1mU2VRou11
Robert and Warner Bros. can take comfort in the fact that DC Comics fans usually react with disdain whenever the new Batman is announced.
Previous actors to play the role include Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, and George Clooney.
Ben proved himself to be a great Batman despite first getting flak for taking on the role.
We think Robert just might be the Batman we didn't think we needed!
If you don’t realise #RobertPattison is perfect for Batman then you need to educate yourself asap. pic.twitter.com/boppYh35bO
— James Rai (@jamesrai100) May 17, 2019
From harry potter cedric diggory to twilight edward cullen and now batman bruce wayne ? Woah😱 pic.twitter.com/GTJPvRZehz
— 🖤 (@quacksonnnnn) May 17, 2019
Yep I'm excited to see The Batman now pic.twitter.com/60yr9M3WFk
— Zer0: WTF?¿ (@mayzel353) May 17, 2019
Your next #Batman, the ridiculously-talented #RobertPattinson pic.twitter.com/6TxS5U7DLa
— CinemaGrids (@CinemaGrids) May 17, 2019
robert pattinson as batman? i think you guys are onto something.. pic.twitter.com/AVUYrmLiV7
— H. (@K49HAS) May 17, 2019
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