The Batman Production Designer Explains The Design Choices For The Batmobile
The Batman officially made its much-anticipated arrival this past weekend, and the film's reception has been positive, with many praising the narrative for providing an authentic depiction of Batman and Gotham. The recognition, however, falls into the lap of director Matt Reeves and the film's production designer James Chinlund, who discussed the details behind designs, including the process behind the famous batmobile.
Chinlund and Reeves are no strangers to one another, having worked together on Reeves' previous films, including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes. When paired together, the duo strives to center their focus on grounding their worlds in reality, which was the approach to bringing The Batman to life. Reeves wanted audiences to feel the authenticity of Gotham as if it were a place that one could visit. Chinlund echoed the director's thoughts, disclosing their intention to create a world that felt very close and real.
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One of the elements to stand out from the new rendition of the masked vigilante would be the batmobile, which has gone through many iterations over the decades. Chinlund and Reeves, however, wanted to keep the design simple, shying away from the gadgets present in other versions of the Batmobile. «It wasn’t going to be like a tank or a specialized weapon. He was not James Bond, he was a singular vigilante.» expressed Chinlund while speaking with Variety. Chinlund indicated that his approach toward the cars design was sparked by Reeves desire to see the vehicle «relentless and motivated by a mission.»
«Every design choice you see in the car is born out of the function required,» stated
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