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BREAKING: Robert Pattinson set to be the next Batman!

Move over Ben Affleck. - by Shahbaz M
  • 17 May 2019

DROP EVERYTHING! Robert Pattinson could potentially be playing the next Batman.

Variety has learned that the ex-Twilight star is in talks to play the leading role in Matt Reeves upcoming superhero film 'The Batman' which is set to hit theatres on June 25, 2021.

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The news comes after the departure of Ben Affleck, who left the iconic role earlier in the year.

Pattinson is not the only one in talks to play the bat-slinging hero with X-Men Dark Phoenix's Nicholas Hoult also making the shortlist.

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Trip to the dentist made better by super cool batman glasses, gonna pick some up for me holidays 😎

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Shahbaz is the Digital Content Editor for Entertainment. He is shamelessly addicted to pop music (most notably Ariana Grande), teen dramas and a lover of all things pop culture.

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