Variety states that Pattinson is in negotiations to play the lead role in The Batman, a film originally conceived as a project for Affleck to write, direct and star in.
Robert Pattinson is set to take over from Ben Affleck as the next actor to play Batman, according to reports.
The Batman will be the first solo Caped Crusader film to form part of the DC Extended Universe and was originally due to start shooting in 2017.
The Batman is currently scheduled for release in June 2021.