Matt Reeves turned towards Robert Pattinson to play the next Batman. The actor replaced Ben Affleck in the upcoming DC-themed movie.
While the cast eventually was confirmed, rumours did the rounds suggesting The Batman's plot. Speculations revealed The Batman wasn't going to delve into the traditional origin story.
The director has now confirmed the rumour. Instead, he is following the footsteps of Christopher Nolan to present a different version of the DC superhero.
However, Reeves admitted he wasn't sure Warner Bros would be on board with his approach. Speaking with Nerdist, Reeves revealed he was tackling Batman's story with a "humanist" approach.