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Robert Pattinson reportedly tests positive for COVID-19; ‘The Batman’ halted

By Kelcie Willis
Sept 3, 2020

Days after resuming work outside London, the production of the Warner Bros. film “The Batman” is halted again.

Star Robert Pattinson has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to reports.

“A member of The Batman production has tested positive for Covid-19, and is isolating in accordance with established protocols. Filming is temporarily paused,” the studio said in a statement to Vanity Fair.

Warner Bros. has once again halted the filming of “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson after the actor reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus.  (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Warner Bros. has once again halted the filming of “The Batman” starring Robert Pattinson after the actor reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The studio declined to comment about any individual’s health.

Deadline reported “The Batman,” directed by Matt Reeves, previously halted production 5½ months ago during the coronavirus pandemic. Before filming shut down, Reeves said he had about one-quarter of the movie filmed. He reportedly has another three months of shooting to go.

“The Batman” remains slated for a theatrical release on Oct. 1, 2021.

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Kelcie Willis is a writer and online content producer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Sociology from the University of Georgia. At the AJC, she covers state, regional and national news with the Content Curation Desk.

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