Director Matt Reeves Claimed That Robert Pattinson's Awkwardness Aided The Actor To Deliver His Role In 'The Batman'

Director Matt Reeves said that Robert Pattinson's awkwardness aided his performance in the "The Batman" movie.

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Reeves lauded Pattinson's tremendous emotional control, which he showcased in "The Batman" feature.

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The director said that Pattinson had great access to his emotions.

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Reeves explained that he chose not to focus on a Batman origin story as previous versions have properly discussed that narrative.

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The filmmaker described his remake as a "Coming into being" story for Bruce Wayne, and his vigilante alter ego,

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Fans were initially skeptical about the showrunners' choice of Pattinson for "The Batman" role.

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Since the premiere of the superhero thriller, fans have heaped praises on Pattinson for his enthralling performance.

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"The Batman" producer Dylan Clark claimed that a new "Batman" sequel will debut within five years.

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The showrunners are yet to settle on the narrative part for the future film.

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