The Batman’s cast also includes Zoë Kravitz, Paul Dano, Colin Farrell, Andy Serkis, John Turturro, Peter Sarsgaard, Jayme Lawson, Gil Perez-Abraham, Charlie Carver, and Max Carver. Originally this movie was set to feature Ben Affleck’s Batman, with Affleck having also worked on a script and intending to direct. However, Affleck couldn’t crack the story and eventually retired from the role, paving the way for Matt Reeves to craft a new story from scratch and Robert Pattinson to don the cape and cowl.
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