The Batman 2 is officially in development, with Matt Reeves at Mattson Tomlin writing the script.Reeves wrote the script for and directed the first DC film in this new era, casting Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader in a new version of Gotham.The filmmaker has since signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros over several years, giving the distributor rights to look at all of Reeves’ projects first.“Making this legendary studio my home is a dream,” said Reeves in a statement obtained by Deadline.“I am so excited to be working with Mike, Pam, and Channing and our teams to bring captivating stories I am truly passionate about to the big and small screen.”The deal revealed that Reeves is already writing the second film, in which Pattinson will return as the title character.