Since Gunn was hired as Co-Head of DC Studios, actors have been let go from iconic roles, films have been canceled, and a range of backlash has centered around the direction of the franchise, all to proceed with Gunn’s plans for the DCU. Some leaks suggested Reeves’ The Batman franchise would at some point interconnect with the DCU, but Gunn debunked those claims, which Reeves replied to by expressing trust in the new DC Studios Co-Head. Recent comments by Reeves seem to mirror this sentiment, as the director confirmed his involvement in moving forward with the sequel.
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Reeves sat down with Collider for an interview about the 15th anniversary of Cloverfield. The director opened up about writing The Batman 2 with Mattson Tomlin, who Reeves collaborated with on the previous film. He expressed his excitement for what they were doing regarding the writing process and working with Robert Pattinson again, who Reeves described as “a special person and actor.” Reeves also assured audiences that the villains would not take the spotlight as they have in previous film iterations, as the focus remains on Bruce Wayne. Thankfully, this means that the rogue’s gallery will have time to shine in spinoff titles, such as the upcoming series The Penguin on HBO Max.
Not only is The Batman sequel confirmed to still be on track, but the interview with Collider also puts fans’ minds at ease, as it will continue down the path from the first film regarding character-driven stories that keep Batman in the spotlight. “My goal has always been to do these point-of-view stories that allow the character to always be the emotional center of the story,” Reeves said. “Because a lot of times what happens is, after you do the first one, then suddenly other Rogues Gallery characters come in, and they kind of take over, and then Batman takes a backseat sort of character-wise, or emotionally.”
Reeves did confirm that he has several scheduled meetings with Gunn this month to discuss plans, so this could be subject to change as the franchise continues. Even so, between the multi-year deal signed between Reeves and Warner Bros, and the constant assurance that his Batman franchise will remain untouched, Batman fans can rest easy knowing that at the very least, The Batman 2 will be another director-driven film unscathed by studio interference.
The Batman 2 is currently in development.
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Source: Collider
