Updated On: 21 May, 2021 08:08 AM IST | Los Angeles | PTI
"We are beyond excited to be working together to bring this character back, to tell engrossing new stories in Gotham City. The series will be thrilling, cinematic and evocative of Batman`s noir roots, while diving deeper into the psychology of these iconic characters. We cannot wait to share this new world," Abrams, Reeves and Timm said.

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HBO Max and Cartoon Network have announced a new animated series on the iconic DC superhero Batman. Titled "Batman: Caped Crusader", the show will be executive produced by filmmakers JJ Abrams, Matt Reeves and "Batman: The Animated Series" co-creator Bruce Timm, HBO Max said in a statement.
Described as a "reimagining of the Batman mythology", the show will be produced by Warner Bros Animation in collaboration with Abrams` Bad Robot Productions and Reeves` 6th & Idaho banner. "Batman: Caped Crusader" marks Timm`s return to the popular character in animated episodic television, which began with the Emmy Award-winning "Batman: The Animated Series".