APES’ Matt Reeves May Not Direct THE BATMAN After All!! Read the full article on AICN I am – Hercules!! The Hollywood Reporter says representatives for Matt Reeves (who helmed both the last “Planet of the Apes” film and the next) are no longer negotiating for Reeves to direct the solo “Batman” movie to star Ben Affleck. Affleck, who himself left the project’s director’s chair last month, is said to be “very happy” with the latest solo Batman screenplay by Oscar-winner Chris Terrio (“Argo,” “Justice League”). Warner Bros.