While WB was quick to announce that The Batman would be getting a sequel at this year’s CinemaCon, Variety is reporting that despite the hype, the film does not officially have a green light. While both director Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson are expected to return, and The Batman 2 seems very likely to happen, Variety notes that the project is still “in development” and likely years away from coming out.
Walter Hamada, head of the DC division at Warner Bros, had also planned for a spin-off series featuring Colin Ferrell’s Penguin for their HBOMax streaming service with Reeves directing. Unfortunately, the recent merger would now likely have Hamada stepping down and new CEO David Zaslav shaking things up in DC-land. Zaslav has been public about wanting to follow Marvel head-honcho Kevin Feige’s example and map out in advance the direction in which they want to take the DC cinematic universe.
Walter Hamada, head of the DC division at Warner Bros, had also planned for a spin-off series featuring Colin Ferrell’s Penguin for their HBOMax streaming service with Reeves directing. Unfortunately, the recent merger would now likely have Hamada stepping down and new CEO David Zaslav shaking things up in DC-land. Zaslav has been public about wanting to follow Marvel head-honcho Kevin Feige’s example and map out in advance the direction in which they want to take the DC cinematic universe.
- 8/14/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
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