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There is a new Batman movie in the making and a director for it could be soon. Ben Affleck was originally going to the movie 'The Batman' but has way for 'Dawn of the Planet of the Apes' director Matt Reeves. Affleck said it a tough decision to over the directing reins. He that he could not act in as well as the new Batman film. He said: "Performing this role demands focus, passion and the very best performance I can give. It has clear that I cannot do both jobs to the level they . Together with the studio, I have decided to find a partner in a director who will with me on this massive film."

The movie industry magazine 'Variety' reports that Mr Reeves is in initial talks with the production company Warner Bros. to taking over as director. It is that Mr Affleck down from the role late last month. Industry sources that the studio has had multiple meetings with Reeves about director. Mr Reeves is currently in post-production with his latest movie 'War for the Planet of the Apes,' which on July 14. Variety said it should no problem for Reeves to over as 'The Batman' director and that he will likely do so later this year. Filming was initially due to in May, as the script has already been . However, it is now expected to begin later in 2017.