UPDATE, JUNE 2: The Batman director Matt Reeves took to social media to apparently confirm the casting of Robert Pattinson as the title character in his upcoming film.
Reeves tweeted a gif of Pattinson with a caption consisting of bats.
— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) June 3, 2019
UPDATE, MAY 31: Warner Bros. has confirmed that the studio is formally in negotiations with Robert Pattinson to star in The Batman. Variety reported that Pattinson signed the deal, but a studio spokesperson told IGN that they’re only in negotiations. Now The Hollywood Reporter claims that not only is Pattinson’s deal done, it was actually made weeks ago.
Source: IGN.com The Batman Director (Apparently) Confirms Pattinson Casting