Batman will go into production 'next summer'
Daily MailThe Batman is set to go into production next summer. But it looks like things are still moving in the right direction as Warner Bros have reportedly approved new director Matt Reeves' script and scheduled a start date. Ben Affleck was seen at Warner Bros on Wednesday with script in hand; it is not known if he will return as Batman Dark times: The star as Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice in 2016 The Wrap's Umberto Gonzalez tweeted: 'LIL BATMAN UPDATE: The studio loves Matt Reeves' first draft of his BATMAN script, he is currently doing revisions & the film is being eyed for a hopeful summer 2019 production start. He did it too: George Clooney as Batman in 1997; his version didn't do as well More Batmen: Val Kilmer as Batman in 1995, left, and Michael Keaton as Batman in 1989, right The star has been dating Shauna Sexton - a Playboy model - since he split from SNL producer Lindsay Shookus. The star has been dating Shauna Sexton - a Playboy model - since he split from Lindsay Shookus; seen on September 21 However, Jon Hamm - who is a 'huge comic book' fan - recently admitted that he would be keen to follow in the 46-year-old actor's footsteps - providing the script is strong.