The Batman filmmaker Matt Reeves is creating a TV spinoff set in the same universe as his upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson
The Batman filmmaker Matt Reeves and Terence Winter are teaming up to create a TV spinoff set in the same universe as his upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson.
While the 59-year-old Boardwalk Empire creator is set to write the untitled police drama, Reeves, 54, will further his creative power over the Dark Knight’s hometown for HBO Max, Deadline reported on Friday.
‘This is an amazing opportunity, not only to expand the vision of the world I am creating in the film, but to explore it in the kind of depth and detail that only a longform format can afford,’ the Cloverfield director said.
Expanding his vision: The Batman filmmaker Matt Reeves and Terence Winter are teaming up to create a TV spinoff set in the same universe as his upcoming film starring Robert Pattinson (seen in 2019)
According to the outlet, the series is ‘set in the world Reeves is creating for The Batman feature and will build upon the film’s examination of the anatomy of corruption in Gotham City.’
While the series will ‘extend the world established in the movie and further explore the myriad of complex characters of Gotham,’ it is unclear if Batman will be among the cast.
‘Our collaboration with Warner Bros. and DC allows us to elaborate and grow fan connections across these powerful brands for years to come. This is Batman as most audiences have never seen before, and we know fans will want to spend more time in this new world inspired by the film,’ said HBO Max exec Kevin Reilly.
Same city: While the 59-year-old Boardwalk Empire creator is set to write the untitled police drama, Reeves, 54, will further his creative power over the Dark Knight’s hometown, Deadline reported; (Batman filming in February )
According to the outlet, the series is ‘set in the world Reeves is creating for The Batman feature and will build upon the film’s examination of the anatomy of corruption in Gotham City’ (2020)
Warner Bros TV previously added to the Batman universe with Fox’s Gotham, which aired for five seasons from 2014-2019.
Additionally, Warner Horizon’s Epix series Pennyworth was recently renewed after its first season last year in the same world.
Reeves forthcoming The Batman’s release date was delayed until October 2021, after production was halted on March 14, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Details to come: While the series will ‘extend the world established in the movie and further explore the myriad of complex characters of Gotham,’ it is unclear if Batman will be among the cast (pictured Robert Pattinson in 2020)
Late last month director Matt Reeves confirmed production on The Batman was being put on hiatus for the foreseeable future.
The project halted production after completing nearly seven weeks of filming in London.
Warner Bros originally said it was taking a ‘two-week hiatus’ due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Matt confirmed that filming was paused for the time being.
‘This is an amazing opportunity, not only to expand the vision of the world I am creating in the film, but to explore it in the kind of depth and detail that only a longform format can afford,’ the Cloverfield director said
‘Yes, we have shut down till it is safe for us all to resume,’ he stated in a tweet, before the Hollywood blockbuster was bumped back.
The Batman is set to feature the superhero at a younger age and will be reboot on the tale told with Ben Affleck in the titular role.
Zoe Kravitz will appear as Catwoman, while Andy Serkis will play Bruce Wayne’s butler Alfred Pennyworth.
Upcoming: The Batman is set to feature the superhero at a younger age and will be reboot on the tale told with Ben Affleck in the titular role (Affleck in 2016)