Now, almost 30 years after the premiere of Batman: The Animated Series, Timm is returning to Gotham.
“Batman: The Animated Series was a masterpiece that shaped the perception of the character for an entire generation of fans," said Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios president Sam Register. "It is in that spirit that we are bringing together three master storytellers in J.J., Matt, and Bruce – each with their own intuitive understanding and affection for the character – to create a new series that will continue in the same groundbreaking legacy.”Reeves has his own major connections to Batman, as he is directing Warner Bros.' upcoming reboot The Batman starring Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, set to release in March 2022. Reeves will executive produce under his 6th & Idaho banner, while Abrams will executive produce under his studio Bad Robot.