Following a series of reports that would make Captain Boomerang’s head spin, Warner Bros. has now officially announced Matt Reeves will direct and produce The Batman.
In The Batman, Ben Affleck will face off as the title hero against Joe Manganiello, who will play Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, in the film.
“We are thrilled to have Matt Reeves taking the helm of Batman, the crown jewel of our DC slate,” said Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures Group.
Reeves added, “I have loved the Batman story since I was a child.