Robert Pattinson Positive COVID-19, Production Process of 'THE BATMAN' Film Delayed

Kapanlagi.com - Unpleasant news comes from one of the Hollywood actors. Robert Pattinson is reported to have tested positive for the coronavirus, causing the production process of THE BATMAN film to be temporarily halted.

This news has shocked many parties. This superhero film had just started shooting in a studio located outside London. Previously, the production house, along with most of the entertainment industry, had been closed since March when the first lockdown was implemented.

1. Positive Test Result

credit: Warner Bros

In their official statement, Warner Bros confirmed that one of their production members tested positive. Currently, the production member is undergoing isolation according to the applicable health protocols.

"A production member of THE BATMAN tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation according to the established protocols. The film production has been temporarily halted," said Warner Bros as quoted from Vanity Fair.

2. Has Not Spoken Out Yet

Although Warner Bros did not disclose the specific production member, Vanity Fair confirmed with reliable sources that the individual in question is Robert Pattinson, the lead actor.

Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson's representatives have not yet commented on the news concerning their artist.

3. Film THE BATMAN

In the new film directed by PLANET OF THE APES filmmaker, Matt Reeves, Batman is in his second year of vigilantism and is trying to solve a series of gruesome serial killings. This case leads him to encounter The Riddler (Paul Dano), Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz), and underworld figure Oswald Cobblepot alias The Penguin (Colin Farrell).

Jeffrey Wright plays Commissioner James Gordon, Andy Serkis plays loyal butler Alfred, and John Turturro plays gangster Carmine Falcone. The film is scheduled to be released in 2021.

(van/rsp)