The Batman (2016 reboot)

The Batman is an upcoming American superhero film featuring the DC Comics character Batman, produced by DC Comics and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Tony Gilroy is set to direct a screenplay he co-wrote with Ashley Miller, based on Bruce Wayne's second year as the mask crime fighter Batman. Gilroy will also serve as producer alongside Christopher Nolan, director of the previous Batman film trilogy (2005-2012). Wes Bentley will portray the titular character Bruce Wayne / Batman, Max von Sydow will portray Alfred Pennyworth, and Paul Bettany will portray the film's main antagonist Edward Nigma / Riddler. The film has a set release date of July 22, 2016.

Cast
Bentley was chosen to portray Batman from a list of actors which included Michael Fassbender, Armie Hammer, Ryan Gosling and Jake Gyllenhaal. Bentley commented on his interpretation of the dark knight as "the closest to the comics than any other". Bentley also agknowledged the various personas saying "Bruce Wayne and Batman both have multiple faces. Bruce [in our version] is a very wise businessman who also loves to party and has interests in science and various sports. Meanwhile Batman is a skilled martial artist who often challenges his own limitations and is a very talented detective as well as inventor/mechanic". Director Tony Gilroy also stated that Batman's New 52 design was a large inspiration for the film's suit. Gilroy commented on his choise for the Riddler saying "the minute i met Paul i felt something menacing about his attitude and characteristics, and i knew he was perfect for the job". In an interview with MTV Bettany stated that he was forced to "go bald" for a specific role and later confirmed it to be the role of Edward Nigma. Both Sydow and Gilroy stated that their version of Alfred will be very original and like nothing that fans have seen before, but also promised that the fans would not be disappointed.
 * Wes Bentley as Bruce Wayne / Batman
 * Paul Bettany as Edward Nigma / Riddler
 * Max von Sydow as Alfred Pennyworth