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Robert Pattinson Calls Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Batman Part II’ Work “Completely Selfless”
Steven Soderbergh has taken over on-set directing duties for The Batman Part II in London after Matt Reeves stepped aside because of a family matter. Robert Pattinson praised Soderbergh’s help as “completely selfless”, saying Reeves had invested heavily in the script and that filming is nearing completion.
Reeves remains involved from Los Angeles and plans to oversee post-production, while the film is back in production. It is reported to be about two-thirds complete; Soderbergh said he aims to make new footage fit seamlessly with what has already been shot. Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne, with Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan among the newcomers.
In short
- Soderbergh is directing filming in London to help Reeves.
- Pattinson called the support generous and selfless.
- Reeves remains involved, and the film is about two-thirds complete.
Explained simply
The Batman Part II is a planned sequel to the 2022 film The Batman, which featured Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, the wealthy man who fights crime as Batman. Matt Reeves, who directed the first film, also developed the sequel’s script and was due to direct it.
Steven Soderbergh is a film director whose work includes Ocean’s Eleven and Erin Brockovich. The sequel also brings new cast members, including Scarlett Johansson and Sebastian Stan, alongside Pattinson. Its production involves coordinating the work already filmed with the remaining scenes and later post-production.
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