Robert Pattinson has hinted at his openness to playing Batman in the upcoming sequel as well as introducing one of DC Comics’ most iconic characters. As production continues on ‘The Batman Part II’, set for release in October 2027, the actor’s previous comments about the possibility of Robin appearing in the film have resurfaced amid fan speculation about the direction of the franchise.According to Men’s Journal, including Robin will mark a significant moment for the character in the live-action movie. It’s been 30 years since the Boy Wonder last appeared on the big screen; Chris O’Donnell was the last actor to play the sidekick in a modern film, playing the role in both 1995’s ‘Batman Forever’ and 1997’s ‘Batman & Robin’. Since then, Robin has largely been absent from theatrical releases, appearing mainly in television productions and animated projects.
Robert Pattinson’s thoughts on introducing Robin
During a Q&A session in 2023, Pattinson talked about the possibility of adding Robin to his version of the Batman universe with character humor mixed with genuine enthusiasm. Pattinson made a funny comment about the need for such an addition when discussing the character’s possible inclusion.“She has to be 13. That’s the only way I’ll accept it,” Pattinson said with obvious amusement. However, his comments then took a more serious turn, revealing his genuine interest in the prospect. “No, I like Death in the Family and stuff but I think it would be great. Also people are very scared of it, but it’s kind of exciting. I think it would be a really fun addition.”Pattinson’s reference to “Death in the Family” points to a notable storyline from DC Comics history. The 1988 four-issue comic series created by writer Jim Starlin and artist Jim Apparo famously depicted the death of Jason Todd, who played Robin. The story became particularly iconic because of the way the character’s fate was decided: readers were given a phone number to call and vote on whether the young sidekick should live with the Joker. By a narrow margin of just 72 votes, readers chose the sad result.
Other Robin projects in development
While speculation is rife as to whether Robin will appear in ‘The Batman Part II’, the character has been confirmed to appear in other upcoming superhero films. Director James Gunn announced in 2023 that an upcoming Batman film titled ‘Batman: The Brave and the Bold’ would feature Robin as Damian Wayne. The film will be part of a larger cinematic universe created by Gunn, specifically within the first chapter titled ‘Gods and Monsters’. However, no official release date has been announced for this project.Regardless of whether the character appears in Pattinson’s Batman films, Robin’s return to the big screen seems inevitable, as multiple filmmakers and studios continue to develop projects featuring his relationship with the Boy Wonder and the Dark Knight.Robert Pattinson’s ‘The Batman Part II’ is scheduled to hit the cinemas on 1st October 2027.
