Film star Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the coronavirus, halting production of The Batman.
What We Know:
- Just days after the project resumed filming, production of The Batman was once again suspended. Warner Bros. initially shared a statement reading: “A member of The Batman production has tested positive for COVID-19, and is isolating in accordance with established protocols. Filming is temporarily paused.” According to Vanity Fair, Pattinson is the individual.
- Pattinson’s representation and Warner Bros. declined to comment further. According to CBS News, crew members who came in contact with Pattinson are quarantining. Pattinson is the latest Hollywood star to test positive for the coronavirus, days after Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced that he and his family tested positive.
- The Batman production was previously shut down in March along with most of the entertainment industry. Operations had just resumed days ago in the London area. Warner Bros. released the film’s first teaser trailer last month.
- Pattinson will also appear in Christoper Nolan’s 2020 film Tenet. He has also starred in The Lighthouse, Good Time, and of course the Twilight franchise.
- Pattinson will star in the role of Bruce Wayne and Batman. Other stars to appear in the film include Colin Farrell, John Turturro, Zoe Kravitz, Andy Serkis, Jeffrey Wright, and Paul Dano. Matt Reeves is on board as director, who previously worked on the Planet of the Apes and Cloverfield franchises.
It is unclear as to when filming will resume but Warner Bros. is planning to release the film in 2021.
