Robert Pattinson is set to become the new batman, Deadline reports.
The publication broke news of the casting today, after Warner Bros. confirmed the decision in a meeting on Thursday.
Bosses were reportedly torn between the Twilight alum and Nicholas Hoult, but ultimately decided to go with Pattinson.
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Pattinson will star as the leading man in a trilogy of three films, which will be directed by Matt Reeves later this year.
Deadline reports an official announcement with be issued soon.
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