The Batman 2’s missed character opportunity would have been perfect for Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne

Robert Pattinson will return for The Batman – Part IIBut he won’t be joined by a DC character who would have been perfect for the movie. While the new DC Universe will cast its own Batman for The brave and the bold Film, director Matt Reeves will continue to be Plans for a trilogy with Pattinson’s BatmanAs well as other spinoffs under DC’s Elseworlds banner, outside the DCU canon. So far, no The Batman – Part II Story details have been revealed.

This is not surprising, as the movie has been delayed. The Batman – Part II has been moved back from 2025 to 2026 Due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, Reeves needs more time to work on the sequel’s script before filming can begin. Since production will begin early next year, the end of 2024 should include multiple casting announcements for The Batman – Part II. Characters like The Penguin, Catwoman, Jim Gordon and more are set to return, with exciting Batman characters from DC Comics debuting. However, a major player will be absent from the anticipated DC movie, and that’s a missed opportunity.

James Gunn debunked a Dick Grayson rumor

Robin will not be appearing in The Batman – Part II

The Batman Universe is set early in Bruce Wayne’s career as Gotham City’s Dark Knight. in the comics, Dick Grayson, Batman’s first RobinDebuted around that time. Dick came to Detective Comics in April 1940, a year after Batman’s debut in March 1939. The characters have been linked ever since, with the original Robin being the biggest beacon of light in the Dark Knight’s life. However, it seems that Pattinson’s Batman will not have a Robin or will have to wait longer to get one.

The reason for this is the co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn, debunked a rumor that Dick Grayson will appear in The Batman – Part II. The rumor in question also included many Batman villains said to make an appearance in the movie, including Clayface, Hush, Professor Pyg and Scarecrow. According to Gunn, the rumor is “Totally made up.” The Batman The dark and grounded tone of the universe could complicate matters when it comes to introducing Dick Grayson as Robin, who would have fit in at the end of the original movie.

The Batman set up Robin’s debut perfectly

Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight is different now

In the beginning of The BatmanPattinson’s Dark Knight brutally defeats a criminal and says, “I am revenge.” Batman has a lot of frozen anger, which the character unleashes on enemies. After spending the film as a punitive force, The BatmanFinally transform the character.

Save the people of Gotham City from the flood, Batman goes from a figure feared by everyone to one who gives citizens hope. Dick Grayson would have been the perfect follow-up to that, with The Batman – Part II Showing a lighter Bruce Wayne, but the opportunity is missed.

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