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If you're a Batman super fan who's convinced no one could want "The Batman 2" to come out more than you, you may have some competition from the Batman himself. Speaking to Hero Magazine, Robert Pattinson recently expressed some concern about his age when it comes to playing the Dark Knight.
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Asked about whether or not he would be appearing as Batman again soon, Pattinson said, "I f--king hope so." The former "Twilight" star continued, "I started out as young Batman and I'm going to be f--king old Batman by the sequel."
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Pattinson seems to be at least partly joking. He later admits that he thinks he's healthier than he used to be, adding, "I think I've actually brought my biological age down a bit."
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But it seems likely his joking comments come from an actual concern. "The Batman 2" is currently scheduled to release in the second half of 2027. That puts five and a half years between "The Batman" and its sequel. Comparatively, the first two films for both the Tim Burton-directed series and the Christopher Nolan "Dark Knight" trilogy were released only three years apart.
What's more troubling is it seems more and more likely that "The Batman 2" won't release until 2028 or later. The sequel is scheduled to start filming later this year, but recently DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran admitted that filmmaker Matt Reeves hadn't turned in a complete script: "He is yet to turn in a full script, but what we have read so far is incredibly encouraging."
If you think the DCU might come to the rescue, think again. DC Studios's other co-chief, James Gunn, recently squashed any and all rumors that Pattinson would also be the Batman for the DCU.
The good news is that even without "The Batman 2", there's plenty of Batman-related media on the way. "The Flash" director Andy Muschietti is helming "The Brave and the Bold," which promises to feature both Batman and his son Damian. The animated feature "Dynamic Duo" is in pre-production while another animated film, "Batman: Knightfall", is scheduled to be released this September.
In the near future, fans of both Batman and horror will get to enjoy "Clayface". Directed by scare-master Mike Flanagan, "Clayface" will feature the titular Batman villain. No actors have yet been announced for "Clayface," but we have some of our own suggestions.
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