'Man of Steel 2' Spoilers: Batman Controlling Drones, Says Warner Bros. Producer [VIDEO]
A producer at Warner Bros. tweeted some new details about Man of Steel 2 a.k.a. Batman vs. Superman, including new info on Robin/Nightwing.
Warner Bros. producer Daniel Alter tweeted Friday that he was excited for Batman vs. Superman.
"Can't wait for #BatmanvsSuperman," he tweeted. "#batfleck semi-retired/not speaking to Robin anymore.. Controlling drones from the batcave,"
Alter's comments confirm the rumors that Batman (Ben Affleck) will be aged and not being on speaking terms with Robin/Nightwing for several years. Actors rumored to be playing Nightwing include Adam Driver (Girls), Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl) and Ezra Miller (The Perks of Being a Wallflower).
Additionally, Alter's comments about Batman controlling drones from the Batcave are new. It is unknown what the drones would be used for but the superhero seems to have a lot of power in this film if he's able to control drones.
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Details about Man of Steel 2 are gradually leaking out as filming begins in early 2014. Henry Cavill will be reprising his role as Superman/Clark Kent in the film, as will Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne as Perry White and Diane Lane as Martha Kent.
The film will feature Batman and Superman engaging in "physical conflicts," according to director Zack Snyder, who is also returning for the sequel. Other characters expected to be in the film include Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor and fellow superheroes Wonder Woman and the Flash.
Man of Steel 2 is scheduled for release in theaters on July 17, 2015.
