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Robert Pattinson will be returning to play the caped crusader in Matt Reeves’The Batman: Part II, which gears up for release in 2026. The actor was cast as Bruce Wayne in 2022’sThe Batmanand despite a barrage of initial protests, his performance was duly appreciated upon release. The film has also been regarded for its unique visual language and storytelling.
Recently, Pattinson’sTenetco-star John David Washington was asked about his love for Batman and if he would ever want to play the role. While Bruce Wayne has been the primary Batman, there have been some other versions, including an African-American version by Stan Lee. However, John David Washington seemed to leave the job to his co-star.
John David Washington gives a shoutout to Robert Pattinson’s Batman
John David Washington has played some intense roles in his career but has yet to portray a superhero. The son of legend Denzel Washington began his career as a professional footballer but then moved to acting. His breakout role came with Spike Lee’sBlacKKKlansmanand he has since appeared in a number of roles.
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While Washington has worked with Christopher Nolan andRobert PattinsoninTenet, his association with Batman does not end there. The actor has claimed to be a huge fan of the caped crusader and even said that he owned a lot of Batman-themed toys as a child, including a Batmobile. He also expressed his love for Michelle Pfeifer’s Catwoman.
However, the actor seemed to leave the part of playing the role to hisTenetco-star Robert Pattinson. When asked if he would want to play the role in any way, he said (viaJosh Horowitz),
We got a great Batman right now, Rob Pat. No disrespect, yeah. But, you know if there was a Joker from Compton or something, Southside of Gotham [or] Southside of you know Chicago…I would explore.
While it was rumored that John David Washington was being eyed for a part in Matt Reeves’The Batman, reuniting him with Robert Pattinson, it never came to be (viaThe GWW). However, there is still one way how theAmsterdamstar could still play Batman.
There has been an African-American Batman in DC Comics
Recently, screenwriter John Ridley released a miniseries of comics titledI am Batmanwhich had an African American taking on the mantel of the caped crusader. However, it was not the only time Batman had an alternative take, and that too as a person of color. Surprisingly, this revolutionary change was brought about by Marvel legend Stan Lee.
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In the seriesJust Imagine, Stan Lee reimagined Bruce Wayne as an African American named Wayne Williams, who turns to a life of vigilantism after he is framed by a mob boss. Williams, who is considerably well off but not as rich as Bruce, loses his policeman father and after taking his revenge on the mob boss, begins to protect society and fight crime.
As James Gunn’s DCU takes shape along with Matt Reeves’ BatVerse, an Elseworld story withJohn David Washingtonas Wayne Williams could definitely work. However, it could also make things confusing as three live-action Batmen at the same time might not be the best idea. Still, James Gunn is yet to find his vigilante forThe Brave and the Bold.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
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