Matt Reeves Didn't Want Robert Pattinson's Batman In James Gunn's DCU
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Why isn't Robert Pattinson's Batman in the new DCU? As it turns out it was the director's choice, rather than a restriction by James Gunn.
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Matt Reeves responds to James Gunn debunking the Battinson DCU rumor : r/DC_Cinematic
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Matt Reeves Didn't Want Robert Pattinson's Batman In James Gunn's DCU
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James Gunn reveals why Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' won't be part of his new DCU - Meristation
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