We all know what the batmobile looks like. There have been many versions of the car throughout the years including the classic vehicle from the iconic TV show, the tank from the Christopher Nolan movies, and the bro-style vehicle from Batman v Superman. Now, we have our look at the new batmobile from next summer’s The Batman.
That’s Hot
Filmmaker Matt Reeves, who’s the very talented man behind most of the new Rise of the Planet of the Apes trilogy, released the first look at the new Batmobile. It’s pure muscle and slickness. Take a look.
In the suit, of course, is actor Robert Pattinson (High-Life). For the last few years, the actor has revealed greater depths to his talents. Working with a handful of auteurs, Pattinson has established himself as one of today’s more exciting younger actors. Nobody in their right mind was complaining when Pattinson was cast as the younger Bruce Wayne, a role Ben Affleck stepped away from due to personal reasons.
Why The New Batmobile Looks Awesome
Not long ago, Reeves shared a first-look at the actor in costume, beating paparazzi to the punch. Like the car, the suit has an edge about it. What’s especially cool about the car is, it makes sense for a superhero. Usually, there’s nothing subtle about the batmobile, which is odd considering Batman prefers to stay in the shadows. Here, this looks like a Batman who could blend in or escape in a chase more easily. Logically, a batmobile that’s more like a muscle car makes sense.
Youth and Edge
Reeves was adamant about casting a younger Batman. We’ve already seen the character older and more grizzled enough. The director wanted a Batman in earlier days, who’s still a little more brutish or inexperienced. There’s definitely a more youthful, modern feel to the look of the character and the car.
Perhaps the most telling description of Reeves’ vision for the character was when actor Peter Sarsgaard compared the movie to the rock band, The Pixies:
“Matt directing this Batman [is exciting]. The cast is so awesome. It seems different from other Batman movies to me, just with the cast. There’s something about it that has an edge, it’s young. To me, just my perception of it, it reminds me of when I was in college, and I went to go see The Pixies play, and looking around and feeling the vibe at a Pixies concert. That’s what it felt like to me, a song like ‘I Bleed.’ That it has the energy and that sort of thing, and isn’t so specifically targeted to a very young audience, or a very old audience, but has that power of chaos in it…”
While Sarsgaard’s comparison was a bit of a head-scratcher at first, the more we see from The Batman, the more it makes sense. There’s a real sense of attitude to the first pics we’ve seen from the movie. The same goes for the batmobile, which has a real rock ‘n roll vibe to it. It’s like a gothic take on a Fast & Furious vehicle.
What Else to Know About The Batman
Filming is currently underway in London and other parts of the world. We’ve seen footage of Batman running errands on a motorcycle, so he’ll have more than a batmobile in the movie. Some fans are assuming the bat flick is drawing from the iconic storyline “The Long Halloween,” an incredibly cool and dark Batman story bringing together different villains. The movie is packed with iconic foes, including Catwoman (Zoe Kravitz), The Penguin (Colin Farrell), and The Riddler (Paul Dano).
The Batman opens in theaters June 25, 2021.
