The Batman just had its world premiere and the support on the movie is intense. However, one of the most important persons to attend the event was not able to come as the director of the film, Matt Reeves, tested positive and it seems that COVID-19 continues to pester the latest Dark Knight movie from its production until it comes out to the public.
The world premiere of The Batman happened last Tuesday at New York City’s Josie Robertson Plaza in Lincoln Center and it has been a star-studded event with Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, Peter Sarsgaard, Jeffrey Wright, John Turturro, Colin Farrell, Paul Dano, Jayme Lawson, and Andy Serkis in attendance. However, the director of the film, Matt Reeves missed the night after he tested positive for COVID-19.
Reeves was present, virtually, as he addressed the attendees and guests through a video presented on screen. As reported by Variety, the director said, "We were taking the film around and doing the press tour. Despite being double-vaccinated and boostered, I got COVID. The good news is that I'm healthy, I'm good. But I'm not with you."
Reeves felt as if he was robbed of a moment precious to him but he remains thankful to everyone present, "It's a great heartbreak for me because this movie means so much to me. It was a five-year journey for me and I'm really excited that we're sharing it with you tonight. I want to thank, from the bottom of my heart, the incredible crew that we made this movie with.”
Reeves also showed his gratitude to everyone who worked with him to finish The Batman, “They are such incredible craftsmen, artists … the best crew that we ever worked with. I know that so many of you are there tonight. I'm so sad that I'm not there with you. I'd like to thank each and every one of you, name by name, though they informed me that this movie we made is quite long.”
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The Batman has faced a series of delays following the pandemic and has been one of the earliest productions to be hit by COVID-19 wherein its main star, Robert Pattinson, was one of those who tested positive early on. Others got infected as well but the film’s production continued after his recovery.
Matt Reeves’ The Batman will circle around the story of Batman from the time when Bruce Wayne is just starting before becoming the vigilante of Gotham and it will be set during the first few years of Batman fighting the crimes in the city exploring the corruption which may involve his own family and he will also be facing a serial killer, the Riddler.
The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves and led by Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne/ Batman. He would be joined by Zöe Kravitz as Selina Kyle/ Catwoman, Colin Farrell as Oswald Cobblepot/ The Penguin, and Raul Dano as Edward Nashton/ The Riddler.
The Batman is scheduled to arrive in theaters on March 4, 2022.
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