Matt Reeves discussed that Robin might be a part of The Batman 2. If the sidekick does come to the big screen, Reeves hopes to develop emotional stakes for the character. A sequel would be an installment of a cinematic universe Reeves has planned. In addition to two direct sequels, a Penguin spinoff TV series is in development, as well as a TV show centered around Arkham Asylum, the prison/mental institution that houses Batman’s most dangerous villains. Both TV shows would air exclusively on the HBO Max streaming service. When making an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast to hype the original film’s release, Reeves talked about the potential for Robin to show up in the second film in the series.
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Matt Reeves Wants Emotional Stakes Embedded in Robin’s Story
Regarding the possibility for Robin’s appearance in The Batman 2, Reeves said:
First appearing in 1940’s Detective Comics #38, Robin established himself as the most popular sidekick in comics. Several people have inherited the persona. Dick Grayson, the first and arguably most popular Robin, was an acrobat who, like Batman, witnessed his parents’ death at a young age. Grayson would eventually have a falling out with Batman, which led to him becoming an independent hero named Nightwing. Jason Todd, the second Robin, was a headstrong person who used overly aggressive tactics against his enemies. After being brutally murdered by the Joker, Jason was resurrected as the anti-hero the Red Hood. Tim Drake, the third Robin, figured out Batman’s secret identity all by himself. He is considered to be the most intelligent character to don the costume. Drake later became the solo superhero Red Robin. Stephanie Brown, the fourth Robin, is arguably Tim Drake’s primary love interest. In the main continuity, she is the only female Robin. Finally, Damian Wayne, the fifth and current Robin, is the only sidekick to be biologically related to Batman, as the Dark Knight’s son. While it is unknown which character would be in Reeves’ movie, Grayson is the likely choice given his popularity.
If Robin enters Reeves’ franchise, it would not be the hero’s first feature film debut. Burt Ward co-starred as the character in 1966’s Batman film. Additionally, Chris O’Donnell appeared as the Dick Grayson incarnation in Batman Forever and the critically maligned Batman & Robin. While he never donned the costume, Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s first name was revealed to be Robin at the end of The Dark Knight Rises. While Reeves’ The Batman skipped the Caped Crusader’s famous origin story, there is a possibility for Robin’s to play out in a sequel.
