The Batman Part II: Casting Buzz, Comic Inspiration, and Big Fan Demands

The Batman grossed $369.3 million in the United States and Canada, and $402.9 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $772.3 million.

It became the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2022, as well as the highest-grossing serial killer film of all time.

After the success of ‘The Batman,’ that teased multiple characters from The DC Universe, a sequel was officially announced. Since the release of the first film, fans have been eagerly waiting for updates of the next project. However, no such briefing has come out as of now.

With more than a year and eight months for the sequel film to get released, its new castings and new characters remain unknown, especially after the release of its blockbuster prequel, ‘The Batman’ and much appreciated series ‘The Penguin.’

Several casting announcements have already been made including Sebastian Stan playing ‘Harvey Dent’, Barry Keoghan as ‘The Joker’ and Colin Farell as ‘The Penguin.’

Director Matt Reeves, along with co-writer Peter Craig and Matson Tomlin’s have crafted a dark and rusty portrayal of the DC universe, that many fans consider as the most comic-accurate version of the Batman universe. The Batman sequel is said to take inspiration from Mattson Tomlin’s Batman: The Imposter Limited comic book series. As the news went viral, fans have shared two major recommendations to the makers, through social media platforms, regarding what they hope to see in the sequel.

The first recommendation by fans is the integration of GCPD Detective Blair Wong. If The Batman Part 2 showcases corruption within the Gotham Police Department, Wong would be a compelling addition. She is portrayed as an honest cop, with a traumatic past and is determined to change the system. Her character shares resemblance to that of Bruce Wayne. In Batman: The Imposter’s story, Wong becomes a love interest for Bruce Wayne, but she’d be a strong addition regardless of their romantic connection.

The second recommendation is the introduction of a proper Robin character. Comic book fans know how iconic and essential Robin is as a character in the world of Batman. Across various comic storylines, Robin provides moral support and strength to Batman, serving as his trusted partner.

Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises,” attempted to integrate a robin-like character, but received hate from the fans. Moreover, ‘Batman & Robin(1997)’ remains a film fans would rather forget.

Conclusively, the success of The Batman sequel will depend on how well it expands this dark and grounded universe while staying true to its characters.