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Matt Reeves worked on the script for The Batman Part II for nearly half a decade. There were updates here and there, but it started to feel like the project may never come together. Fortunately, the ball finally landed outside of Reeves’ court once he finished the script, with Gunn and Co. singing the filmmaker’s praises after reading his latest piece of work. It’s now full steam ahead on The Batman sequel, and the newest update throws an interesting Star Wars name into the mix.
The Batman Part II Is Bringing a Star Wars Heavyweight Into the Fold
In addition to its gripping story and a few standout performances, the highlight of The Batman is its production design. Gotham City feels as real as ever, with its unique building designs and lived-in feel. Gone are the days when Batman’s home looked and felt like a real-life town that the production was just borrowing for a few months. A lot of the credit goes to James Chinlund, a frequent Reeves collaborator who served as production designer on The Batman.
Heading into The Batman Part II, Reeves is looking to keep the momentum going by bringing in a new name that knows a thing or two about creating a distinct aesthetic. According to The Hollywood Reporter, production designer Luke Hull is joining the film’s crew. Hull has been thriving in the TV world for the last couple of years, leaving his fingerprints on notable projects like Chernobyl and Howards End. However, his real claim to fame is his work on Star Wars: Andor, a series that traded in The Volume for real sets.
The worlds and spaces that Hull helped create in a galaxy far, far away were so beloved that he won an Emmy. He’ll try to add an Oscar to his mantle at the 2028 Academy Awards, but he’ll need some help, because a film’s look can only carry it so far.
