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The Batman has found a new director after Ben Affleck stepped down from the role to focus on acting in the film.

Filmmaker Matt Reeves is in early talks to direct the project, according to THR.

Matt has previously directed massive hits like The Planet of the Apes films and the J.J. Abrams produced Cloverfield.

While Matt reportedly met with the studio on Friday (February 10), other directors in the running include Ridley Scott and Fede Alvarez.

Ben officially stepped down from his role as director last week in order to focus on giving the best performance possible as an actor in the film.

Fox has some exciting movies on its slate and the studio presented its upcoming films during an event on Thursday (December 8) in New York City.

Katherine Waterston, the star of Alien: Covenant, was on hand to talk about her movie while James Mangold, the director of the upcoming Wolverine movie Logan, chatted about the highly anticipated addition to the franchise.

War of the Planet of the Apes‘ star Steve Zahn and director Matt Reeves gave a presentation on their film and A Cure for Wellness actor Dane DeHaan and director Gore Verbinski were at the event as well.

Hidden Figures stars Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, and Kevin Costner were spotted attending the after party. See pics in the gallery!

FYI: Katherine is wearing a Nehera black structured cotton metal blend top and skirt.

Keri Russell shows off her toned long legs while attending the press line for her upcoming flick Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes during the 2013 Comic-Con at Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on Saturday (July 20) in San Diego, Calif.

The 37-year-old actress was joined by her co-stars Jason Clarke, Andy Serkis, and director Matt Reeves.

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Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes centers on “a group of scientists in San Francisco who struggle to stay alive in the aftermath of a plague that is wiping out humanity, while Caesar tries to maintain dominance over his community of intelligent apes.”

Mark your calendars, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes hits theaters on July 18, 2014!

Check out the newly released viral video to promote the film below!

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