The Batman is rejuvenating the Caped Crusader for a new generation with Robert Pattinson under the hood.
The Good Time actor spoke to Total Film about what we can expect from the forthcoming movie. During the interview, he mentioned what drew him to the role. With the DC hero being refreshed once again, casting was open for the tech-billionaire and Pattinson was in the conversation.
The Batman’s Robert Pattinson Explains Why He Took the Role
With the actor straying into drama territory, he admits playing Batman wasn't something he was prioritising:

With Bruce Wayne being such a multidimensional and damaged character, Pattinson's affinity towards the superhero grew:
Pattinson was a huge fan of the detective growing up; he even goes as much to assert there's no bad Batman movie.

The adaptation's director, Matt Reeves, also responded to the initial backlash to Robert Pattinson.
The Batman is expected to be the scariest Wayne movie yet, and the aforementioned title topples previous adaptations as one of the longest superhero movies ever.