History of Matt Reeves in Timeline
Matt Reeves is an American filmmaker best known for directing commercially and critically successful films. He co-created the TV series *Felicity* before gaining wider recognition for directing the monster film *Cloverfield*. Reeves further solidified his reputation with *Let Me In*, followed by the critically acclaimed *Dawn of the Planet of the Apes* and *War for the Planet of the Apes*. More recently, he directed the superhero film *The Batman*, starring Robert Pattinson.
April 27, 1966: Matt Reeves Born
On April 27, 1966, Matt Reeves, the American filmmaker, was born.
1991: Produced Student Film
In 1991, Matt Reeves produced a student film, Mr. Petrified Forest.
1992: Won award for Mr. Petrified Forest
In 1992, Matt Reeves' student film, Mr. Petrified Forest, won an award, helping him to acquire an agent.
1994: Directed Future Shock
In 1994, Matt Reeves made his directorial debut with the horror anthology film Future Shock.
1996: Directed The Pallbearer
In 1996, Matt Reeves directed the romantic comedy film The Pallbearer, which co-starred Gwyneth Paltrow and David Schwimmer, and was screened at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival.
1998: Co-created Felicity
In 1998, Matt Reeves co-created and showran the WB drama series Felicity, alongside J.J. Abrams.
2002: Felicity Ended
In 2002, the WB drama series Felicity, co-created and showran by Matt Reeves, ended after 84 episodes.
September 2008: Hired to Direct Let Me In
In September 2008, Matt Reeves was hired to write and direct the vampire film Let Me In.
2008: Directed Cloverfield
In 2008, Matt Reeves directed the science fiction monster film Cloverfield, which was produced by J.J. Abrams.
October 1, 2010: Let Me In Release
On October 1, 2010, Matt Reeves' film, Let Me In, was released in the United States by Overture Films.
April 2011: Signed on to Write and Direct Eight O'Clock in the Morning Adaptation
In April 2011, Matt Reeves signed on to write and direct an adaptation of the Ray Nelson short story "Eight O'Clock in the Morning" for Universal Pictures.
September 2012: Left The Twilight Zone Project
In September 2012, Matt Reeves left the project to direct a film based on the classic television series The Twilight Zone.
2014: Directed Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
In 2014, Matt Reeves directed the science-fiction film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which became a commercial and critical success.
2016: Executive Produced 10 Cloverfield Lane
In 2016, Matt Reeves served as an executive producer on 10 Cloverfield Lane.
February 2017: Hired to Direct The Batman
In February 2017, Matt Reeves was hired to direct and produce a Batman film, titled The Batman.
July 14, 2017: War for the Planet of the Apes Release
On July 14, 2017, Matt Reeves' film War for the Planet of the Apes was released.
January 2018: Production Deal with Netflix
In January 2018, Matt Reeves moved his production deal to Netflix, signing an exclusive first-look film deal.
2018: Executive Produced The Cloverfield Paradox
In 2018, Matt Reeves served as an executive producer on The Cloverfield Paradox.
January 2020: Principal Photography Commenced for The Batman
In January 2020, principal photography commenced for The Batman, directed and co-written by Matt Reeves.
April 2020: Tales from the Loop Premiered
In April 2020, the Amazon Prime Video science fiction drama series Tales from the Loop, executive produced by Matt Reeves, premiered to positive reviews.
July 2020: Exclusive Deal with Warner Bros. Television
In July 2020, Matt Reeves signed an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
August 2020: Developing The New Wilderness Series
In August 2020, Matt Reeves was announced to be developing a television series adapted from Diane Cook's novel The New Wilderness.
September 2020: Produce The Hunt for Atlantis
In September 2020, Matt Reeves was reported to produce a live-action movie of Andy Mcdermott's first novel, The Hunt for Atlantis, a Netflix work.
March 2021: Produce Sputnik Remake
In March 2021, Matt Reeves was announced as producer of an English-language remake of the Russian science fiction film Sputnik.
May 2021: Executive Producer for Batman: Caped Crusader
In May 2021, Matt Reeves was confirmed to be serving as an executive producer for Batman: Caped Crusader, an animated series for HBO Max and Cartoon Network.
February 2022: Produce Smile for Netflix
In February 2022, Matt Reeves was announced as producer of the vampire film Smile for Netflix, with William McGregor directing.
February 23, 2022: The Batman Premiered in London
On February 23, 2022, The Batman, directed by Matt Reeves, premiered in London.
April 2022: The Batman Part II Announced
In April 2022, The Batman Part II was announced with Matt Reeves returning to write and direct.
April 2022: To Produce Lift
In April 2022, it was announced Matt Reeves would serve as producer on the heist film Lift for Netflix.
August 2022: HBO Max Dropped Batman: Caped Crusader
In August 2022, HBO Max dropped the Batman animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, for which Matt Reeves was serving as an executive producer.
August 2022: Film and Television Deal with Warner Bros. Pictures
In August 2022, Matt Reeves signed a multi-year first-look film and television deal with Warner Bros. Pictures.
January 2023: Direct and Produce Buster Keaton Limited Series
In January 2023, it was announced Matt Reeves would direct and executive produce a limited series about Buster Keaton starring Rami Malek.
March 2023: Amazon Picked Up Batman: Caped Crusader
In March 2023, Amazon Prime Video picked up Batman: Caped Crusader with a two-season order, after HBO Max dropped the series, with Matt Reeves remaining as an executive producer.
January 12, 2024: Lift Released on Netflix
On January 12, 2024, Lift, produced by Matt Reeves, was released on Netflix.
August 1, 2024: Batman: Caped Crusader Premiered
On August 1, 2024, the Batman animated series Batman: Caped Crusader, executive produced by Matt Reeves, premiered on Amazon Prime Video.
October 2024: Co-Producer on Dynamic Duo
In October 2024, Matt Reeves was attached as a co-producer on Dynamic Duo, an animated film based on the Dick Grayson and Jason Todd incarnations of Robin.
December 2024: Co-Produce Clayface
In December 2024, Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris were set to co-produce Clayface, a standalone film based on the character of the same name written by Mike Flanagan and set in the DC Universe (DCU) franchise.
October 2027: The Batman Part II Release
In October 2027, The Batman Part II, directed and written by Matt Reeves, is scheduled to be released in theatres.
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