While reports erroneously made the rounds the other day that the legendaryRobert Richardsonwould be serving as the cinematographer on the upcoming rebootThe Batman, we now know who will actually be handling DP duties on the highly anticipated film. Oscar-nominatedRogue OneandFoxcatchercinematographerGreig Fraserwill be behind the camera on the film, reuniting with hisLet Me IndirectorMatt Reevesfor the first time since that critically acclaimed 2010 vampire movie remake.
“It’s great to be working with Matt again,” said Fraser in a statement toThe Hollywood Reporter. “The Batman franchise is iconic and its a privilege to now be able to visualize it in my own way. Especially with the cumulative creative potential of all the talent and technicians we have in front of and behind the camera.”
Fraser is certainly one of the best cinematographers working today, utilizing cutting-edge camera technology to craft unique images in films as varied asZero Dark Thirty,Vice, andKilling Them Softly. Frasier is currently hard at work serving as DP onDenis Villneuve’s upcoming sci-fi filmDune, and he was involved in the live-actionStar WarsTV seriesThe Mandalorianin some capacity.
As a huge fan of Frasier’s work, I cannot wait to see what he does with the franchise.Christopher Nolanworked closely with DPWally Pfisterto craft the gritty yet cinematically epic aesthetic forThe Dark Knighttrilogy, whileZack Snyderpushed the dark, iconographic nature of Batman with DPLarry FongonBatman v Superman. Frasier is known for elegant, crisp, and character-driven frames, so consider me thrilled by this news.
Reeves has been attached to directThe Batmanfor some time, but it wasn’t until early this year that Warner Bros. finally confirmedBen Affleckwould no longer be starring and Reeves’ version would focus on a new, younger Batman. The studio and theWar for the Planet of the Apesfilmmaker selectedRobert Pattinsonas their new Caped Crusader, as theGood Timeactor will fill the Bruce Wayne role in this fresh take on the iconic superhero.
The Batmanis due to begin filming early next year ahead of a July 18, 2025 release date.
