Film, News
Sep 3, 2020

First Major Studio Production Halts The Batman Due to Star Robert Pattinson Testing Positive For Covid-19!

The Batman was filming in London, but production has come to a complete halt, due to star Robert Pattinson contracting Covid-19.

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Filming on The Batman had only recently resumed after it shut down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, which closed all productions worldwide. The first trailer for the highly anticipated film, debuted last month at DC FanDome to strong reactions.

Involved in this high stakes project are the following filmmakers and stars: Matt Reeves is directing The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson as The Dark Knight, Zoe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/Catwoman, Paul Dano as Riddler, Colin Farrell as the Penguin, John Turturro as crime boss Carmine Falcone, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred and Peter Sarsgaard as Gotham City DA Gil Colson.

The Batman is due out Oct. 1, 2021.