THE BATMAN: Possible Plot Details Point To An Epic Murder Mystery Featuring Several Rogues

Very little is known about The Batman, but some newly surfaced plot details claim to shed some light on what Matt Reeves has planned for the Caped Crusader in his next big screen adventure. Take a look!

By JoshWilding - Sep 07, 2019 12:09 PM EST

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There's been a lot of confusion among fans about why Matt Reeves would choose to include so many villains in The Batman, but it now sounds like there's actually a very good reason for it. As expected, the movie is said to revolve around a classic "Whodunnit?" storyline as Robert Pattinson's World's Greatest Detective investigates a series of strange murders.

According to this new report, these crimes lead to the Dark Knight tracking down some of his most well-known Rogues in order to interrogate them. Each piece of new information leads him to another baddie, and, as previously reported, they will be The Penguin, The Riddler, Mad Hatter, Catwoman, Firefly, and Two-Face.

The script for The Batman is reportedly finished, and shooting is expected to begin later this year in the UK. That means we should start hearing casting news for those villains very soon indeed.

While it's a shame that we'll never get to see what Geoff Johns and Ben Affleck had planned for their version of The Batman (which would have pitted the titular hero against Deathstroke), this honestly sounds like a perfect take on the character and the sooner it starts filming, the better!

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The Villains We Know About

Firefly

A few different people have held the "Firefly" mantle over the years, but common sense says it will be Garfield Lynns we see in The Batman. A former special effects expert who became obsessed with flames and starting fires, he's definitely in the minor leagues when it comes to the Dark Knight's villains but there's still a lot of potential here.

After all, the sight of Batman fighting him as they're both surrounded by flames would be something very unique from a visual standpoint. According to the casting call doing the rounds, Reeves wants a male actor between the ages of 20 and 30 of any ethnicity, and we can safely assume that he'll be a henchmen or someone Batman quickly deals with.

The Riddler

The Riddler is reportedly The Batman's main villain, and considering we've heard so much about this movie finally making use of the hero's detective skills, it's hard to think of anyone better to fill that role. After all, while we'll no doubt get plenty of action, someone like Edward Nygma gives us the opportunity to really see how smart the Caped Crusader is.

Reeves has spent a long time on the screenplay, so that hopefully means we're getting a story full of twists and turns and a big Hush-style surprise that'll tie everything together in a shocking way. Once again, Reeves is said to be looking for an actor of any ethnicity, this time between the ages of 30 and 40, and there are a lot of suggestions already doing the rounds among fans.

Mad Hatter

The inclusion of Mad Hatter is definitely unexpected, but he has a lot of history with the Dark Knight - even if he'll never be up there with the likes of The Riddler and The Joker. Jervis Tetch is obsessed with Alice in Wonderland and bases his crimes on the novel. That could fit nicely into this detective story, but will Reeves head down the route of including his mind control technology?

That ultimately depends on how much the filmmaker is embracing the source material, but it would help Mad Hatter stand out and could introduce some very interesting and unexpected moments like Batman fighting a mind-controlled Catwoman. Regardless, the director wants an actor between 40 and 50 to play this particular bad guy.

Two-Face

Now this is very exciting indeed. Rather than starting off with Harvey Dent and giving us yet another origin story for Gotham City's former District Attorney, it appears as if Reeves will jump head first into using the villainous Two-Face from the very start. Making him an established criminal with just the odd reference to his past with Bruce Wayne and Batman is by far the best option.

Thinking back to how Two-Face was used in the Arkham series of video games, that might also be what we see here, and it would be nice for us to get a comic accurate take on the villain. Time will tell on that front, but expect Reeves to cast an actor of any ethnicity between the ages of 30 and 40.

The Penguin

The Penguin has been linked to The Batman from the very start and seeing as it's hard to pick up a comic featuring the Dark Knight that doesn't feature him interrogating Oswald Cobblepot in his Iceberg Lounge about Gotham City's criminal dealings, it's not hard to figure out what his role will be here.

Reeves can easily set the stage for The Penguin to be a bigger threat down the line, and treating him as a "Kingpin" of sorts definitely makes sense. With any luck, though, he will embrace the source material and won't shy away from some of the character's more ridiculous elements. What we do know is that Reeves wants an actor between the ages of 20 and 40, so he's casting a wide net.

Catwoman

While she's been lumped in with the rest of these rogues as a "villain," common sense says Catwoman will actually be more of an anti-hero. Batman being attracted to Selina Kyle despite her being a criminal and cat burglar has always been one of the most interesting things about their relationship, and that dynamic is a must for The Batman.

Reeves certainly appears to be looking for a younger actress to fill the role as he wants someone between the ages of 20 and 30. That more than likely means she'll be relatively new to a life of crime, and we can probably expect her to divide Batman's loyalties and be the movie's main love interest.

Four More Villains We Need To See

Clayface

Clayface is definitely one of Batman's zanier villains but in recent years, we've learned a lot more about what makes Basil Karlo tick. Whether it's the twisted, non-powered serial killer version of the character or the monster you see above, there's an awful lot he could bring to the table here.

After all, if The Batman is indeed going to be a noir-driven detective story, then who better for the Dark Knight to face off with than someone who can change their appearance at will?

Tweedledum And Tweedledee

With Mad Hatter set to appear in The Batman, the pint-sized villain is going to need some backup when he faces off with the Caped Crusader. Well, Tweedledum and Tweedledee have fought Batman on his behalf on a number of occasions and it would be great to see the hero make short work of them when he crosses paths with the Alice in Wonderland themed bad guy.

This is the sort of cameo that would more than likely only be appreciated by die-hard Batman fans, but it's also one that makes sense given Mad Hatter's inclusion and a good excuse for Reeves to show off some of the Dark Knight's fighting abilities.

Poison Ivy

While Catwoman is going to be part of The Batman, the movie currently doesn't have a female villain, so who better than Poison Ivy to fill that void? While it might be tricky to include her in the main story (unless the Dark Knight is going to track down his rogues throughout Gotham City), a cameo in Arkham Asylum makes sense.

After all, imagine how cool it would be for the hero to walk past her cell and for us to just get a glimpse of a woman inside surrounded by foliage? It would be one heck of a tease and opens the door to her making an appearance down the line.

The Joker

The Joker has been done to death on the big screen at this point, and with Joaquin Phoenix's take on the Clown Prince of Crime likely to be every bit as divisive as Jared Leto's, it would definitely be interesting to see what Reeves would do with another fresh take on the iconic villain.

This wouldn't need to be any more than a cameo in Arkham Asylum, and The Joker should definitely be introduced as someone Batman has already crossed paths with rather than a new foe. There being history between these two automatically makes their twisted relationship that more interesting, and it would be no bad thing for him to have pulled some of the strings here.

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It May End Up Being Set In The 1990s

It wouldn't really make much sense for Robert Pattinson to "replace" Ben Affleck's version of Batman given their age difference, and we've heard from a number of reliable sources that Reeves wants to focus on a younger, not quite as experienced version of the hero. As a result, rumours have done the rounds claiming that this adventure is actually going to be set during the 1990s.

This "period" setting for The Batman would free Reeves from having to link to what's come before and the rest of the DCEU, but fans will obviously be hopeful for some connections.

Honestly, though, 90s setting or not, common sense says this will essentially be a reboot for the franchise because it's doubtful that Reeves will be happy about being forced to adhere to specific plot points like Wayne Manor being burned down and Robin being murdered by Jared Leto's younger Joker.

Matt Reeves Is Planning A Trilogy

These days, an actor being signed to a three-picture deal is no great surprise, and we've seen stars who have ended up starring in trilogies along with those who have been done after just one appearance because a movie hasn't exactly lived up to expectations.

With that in mind, Robert Pattinson being signed up to star in three movies is hardly a shock, but a number of outlets have claimed that Reeves is writing The Batman with an entire trilogy in mind. If that's true, here's hoping the filmmaker is able to write the screenplays a little quicker than he has with this one because, otherwise, we'll be waiting three or four years between each chapter!

The Penguin And Catwoman Are "Confirmed" To Appear...

According to The Hollywood Reporter and a few different outlets, the lead villain in The Batman is expected to be The Penguin. He's someone we've seen on the big screen before now and definitely a bad guy who could benefit from a contemporary makeover.

Another character whose name has been mentioned time and time again is Catwoman, and while Selina Kyle may have made an appearance in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, it would be nice to get a comic book accurate version of the anti-hero on the big screen, especially after Tim Burton took her down a rather weird, gothic route way back when.

But before you dismiss The Batman as a Batman Returns remake, there's some good news...

...We May See Even More Villains

Batman's world is full of amazing villains, and that's not something Reeves is going to be shying away from. Apparently, we could end up seeing as many as half a dozen of his rogues and The Riddler's name keeps popping up. Whether this means Batman will be facing multiple bad guys or simply paying a visit to Arkham Asylum remains to be seen, but the filmmaker may have sequels in mind.

After all, laying the groundwork here for more villains means he can gloss over their origin stories (something the Dark Knight's villains have never really needed) and just dive straight into new adventures which are bound to make comic book fans happy.

Younger Versions Of Familiar Faces

Jeremy Irons was a great Alfred Pennyworth and while his screentime in Justice League was minimal, it doesn't take a genius to figure out that J.K. Simmons could have stolen the show as Commissioner Gordon. Sadly, it doesn't sound like either of them will be returning for The Batman.

Instead, we'll most likely be getting new versions of both characters, presumably with younger actors taking on the roles. That's a shame, but providing Reeves casts them well, it could still be great.

What About Robin?

The Boy Wonder is currently part of Titans, but it seems as if that version of Dick Grayson will have ditched the Robin mantle after just a single season in order to become Nightwing. In terms of his big screen appearances, we've seen nothing of him since Batman & Robin (The Dark Knight Rises' "Robin" doesn't really count...) so his return is definitely overdue at this point.

Well, while this should be taken as a rumour for now, it's said that The Batman could end up reintroducing the character and it would definitely make sense for Reeves to explore this relationship over the course of three movies. After all, there's a lot to be said about how and why Bruce Wayne could justify having a child by his side while fighting criminals and murderers.

The Focus Will Be On The Caped Crusader's Detective Skills

Every Batman film we've seen over the years has done a good job with the Dark Knight in very different ways, but if there's one thing that they've all dropped the ball on, it's the fact that he's known as the World's Greatest Detective. Well, Reeves has promised to put the spotlight on those skills and that could mean we're getting a proper crime story that really makes use of more than just his fists.

With an enemy like The Penguin, a crime story like this makes sense, so fingers crossed Reeves' screenplay delivers plenty of twists and turns in order to make this new take particularly memorable.

Matt Reeves Has Confirmed Robert Pattinson's Casting

For those of you who are having doubts about whether Robert Pattinson really is Batman, the trades are reporting that it's a done deal, and Reeves himself has now taken to social media to confirm that's the case with a Tweet featuring a GIF of the actor along with three Bat emojis.

He beat Nicholas Hoult for the role and has signed a multi-picture contract which means "Battinson" (R.I.P. "Batfleck") will be here for quite some time. That gives the actor plenty of time to put his mark on the character and we'll hopefully get a trilogy as good as The Dark Knight series.

It's A "Noir" Tale

According to Reeves, we can expect The Batman to be a "point of view-driven, noir Batman tale." He adds that, "It's told very squarely on his shoulders, and I hope it's going to be a story that will be thrilling but also emotional." Honestly that sounds like a perfect approach to the property.

Tim Burton gave us a gothic take on the character, Nolan went down the realistic route, and Snyder went to the darker corners of Batman's universe with a world-weary version of Bruce Wayne.

Now, Reeves has the opportunity to do something completely new and this "noir" approach may be the right direction to take things in. Time will obviously tell what that ends up looking like.

Production Will Begin Next Year

According to fairly reliable sources, The Batman will start shooting in the first quarter of 2020 and that actually gives us a good idea of what to expect both this year and next. For starters, casting will continue throughout the rest of 2019, and set photos are likely to start popping up when shooting begins - depending on where Warner Bros. and Reeves decide to transform into Gotham City.

A teaser trailer arriving at next year's San Diego Comic-Con also makes sense given how the studio usually handled this type of thing, and it will hopefully be sooner rather than later we see Pattinson suited up as Batman as that costume reveal is always very exciting.

The Batman Is Inspired By Jekyll And Hyde

Late last year, Reeves was asked about his take on the Bruce Wayne/Batman divide and which of them is real and which is the facade. Interestingly, when it came to his inspiration for how that aspect of the character will be handled, the filmmaker pointed to Jekyll and Hyde being a factor.

"I think that it’s interesting, because one of the things that I’ve found interesting, just as we’re working on the story, is looking back at Jekyll and Hyde, and the idea of your shadow-self, and the idea of, we are all multiple things. It’s different aspects of who we are, and I think there are times when maybe the surface of Bruce is not really who he is, but that’s his disguise. There are times when Batman’s the disguise, but there are times when his true essence comes out, because by being veiled, a kind of instinctual side comes out that’s very pure."

It's Called The Batman...For Now

We first learned that The Batman would be the new film's title when Affleck was still in the director's chair, and while it's definitely a cool name for the DC Comics adaptation, there's nothing to say that Reeves will want to keep it (after all, he completely ditched the screenplay Affleck and Johns wrote).

Asked what the title will be in an interview last year, Reeves said: "Right now it’s called The Batman. What it will be called ultimately, I don’t know..." In other words, expect it to change, and if it does, Warner Bros. will more than likely reveal the title when production starts in early 2020.

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Feralwookiee - 9/7/2019, 12:15 PM

I don't really know what to make of this flick right now. It's been on again/off again, delayed etc. Is it set in what's left of the DCEU or a total reboot, yet again? Also, I'm not too thrilled about the possibility of villain overload. I hope this turns out good, but based on WB's overall output, I'm cautious.

DrFreudstein - 9/7/2019, 12:17 PM

Sounds great. Would love this to have an old school, 40s/50s noir vibe.

KWilly - 9/7/2019, 12:18 PM

Now that sounds intriguing.

imnotadoor - 9/7/2019, 12:22 PM

can't wait

MyCoolYoung - 9/7/2019, 12:30 PM

The answer will be... they all killed someone at some point so locked them all up because they’re criminals, Batman. In all seriousness I think this is the way to go with the character. His detective skills hasn’t been at the forefront as much as his gadgets and things. Color me intrigued.

Gmoney84 - 9/7/2019, 12:33 PM

Reeves will do this justice. Dude hasn’t really missed the mark historically in my opinion. Bring it on!!

SonOfAGif - 9/7/2019, 12:35 PM

I feel like they should have just done a Gotham-Verse slate. Have Nightwing kick it off and have it where after the death of Jason Todd, Batman disappeared and Bruce became an alchoholic lost in his guilt. So Nightwing became the protector of Gotham.

Then have the next solo film be Batgirl and have her villain be Harley Quinn. Then do a Red Hood solo film with him trying to bring Batman out of hiding by killing innocents and hunting down the Joker.

They do a crossover film with Batman, Batgirl, and Nightwing versus Red Hood.

Scripturepoetic - 9/8/2019, 7:34 AM

@SonOfAGif -

A Gotham-verse slate, as you've outlined, is more likely to play out through a season on "Titans", then a multi-film DC outline

It would be tremendously risky financially, and critically

You would need WB/DC producers ballsy enough to try to mimic the Marvel-verse, yet again, after a very public failure from the Snyderverse attempt.
An attempt, in some circles, that is already very vocally spat on, vs what Matt Reeves and Todd Phillips are being allowed to do. Which are singularly visionary standalone films

TheManWithoutFear - 9/7/2019, 1:05 PM

This sounds incredible. I am so excited for what this film could be. Everytime i picture it i see the Arkham games and that, of course, leads to hype.

BritishMonkey - 9/7/2019, 1:08 PM

I feel like it'll end up being a twist from the Long Halloween.

Repian - 9/7/2019, 1:41 PM

The Riddler has to try to solve the case. He has to be Gotham's best detective until Batman appears on the scene.

Kumkani - 9/7/2019, 1:49 PM

Yes, yes, yes, and yes.

Gimme this movie already.

SabreToof - 9/7/2019, 1:59 PM

That actually sounds like a good idea. We have too many superhero movies that focus too much on epic action scenes and not enough on story. I hope this works out.

bcom - 9/7/2019, 3:26 PM

It’s been reported for a while now that Matt Reeves was using The Long Halloween as inspiration for this movie so hopefully that does turn out to be true as it’s one of the best Batman stories ever written.

CaptCoulson - 9/7/2019, 5:09 PM

@bcom - honest question: didn't Nolan already do that? Admittedly I've never read a Batman (or any) comic, but I remember hearing plenty how he used TLH as significant inspiration if not just for the Dark Knight, but the whole trilogy.

Surely there have to be MANY more great Batman stories that have still barely even been touched by animated films.
Which is not to say I don't want to see a great Batman detective story, I love that potential aspect. Especially when it seems we've been promised that flavor so many times yet it's rarely lived up to it.

CorndogBurglar - 9/7/2019, 9:10 PM

@CaptCoulson - No. The Long Halloween showed Harvey Dent turn into Two Face. The only thing Nolan took inspiration from was how Dent was portrayed as Githam's hero and he was running for mayor when he got turned into Two Face.

But that is mostly a side story. The actual main story of The Long Halloween is about a serial killer that is murdering individuals every month on whatever holiday falls in that month. The first one happens on Halloween and Batman puts a stop to it the next Halloween. So the whole story is over the course of a year from Halloween to Halloween, hence the name The Long Halloween.

But yeah. Nolan only took inspiration for his Two Face arc. Nothing from the main story was used.

bcom - 9/8/2019, 3:36 AM

@CaptCoulson - As @CorndogBurglar mentioned, Nolan took inspiration for Harvey’s transformation from good guy to Two Face from TLH, but that was it. The story is a race against time to track down a serial killer and along the way he runs into various villains that he uses to get information from. It’s a hell of a good read. If you want a great story as Batman being “the world’s greatest detective” rather than a brawler, this is it.

GhostDog - 9/7/2019, 3:36 PM

We knew this

CrashOverride - 9/7/2019, 5:46 PM

I definitely think Penguin is going to be integral somehow. I feel like the rumor was they wanted to use him in one of drafts for birds of prey but that got shut down so Reeves could use him, so they chose to use Black Mask. Just seems to suggest he’s definitely important. I would love if they hot Josh Gad to play him I know he wanted it previously pretty bad. Also 90s setting would be perfect! It would allow better crime solving that was less tech based AND would put Joaquin Phoenix’ joker in the mix at least time wise he would still be able to realistically show up.

90caliber - 9/7/2019, 6:00 PM

If this is true, the main villian isn't listed and I would like to think it's Jamie Foxx as ......Vandal Savage.

NotoriousWolf23 - 9/7/2019, 8:07 PM

Sounds perfect

TheGrayGhost - 9/7/2019, 8:40 PM

According to what report, what is the source for this info?

Ryguy88 - 9/8/2019, 5:32 AM

Nice, I want to see a Gothom filled with villains just like New York should be for Spiderman.

CorndogBurglar - 9/8/2019, 6:01 AM

@TheGrayGhost

What's weird is this isn't even news. This was reported all over the internet, including this site, a couple months back. I'm not sure why this article, and everyone in the comments is acting like this is anything new.

TheTruth3333 - 9/8/2019, 2:45 PM

Didn't we already know this tho?

TheTruth3333 - 9/8/2019, 2:48 PM

Alot of villians with star power! I hope this doesn't end up like the Batman and Robin movie or Dick Tracy! I hope not! Please no.

TheTruth3333 - 9/8/2019, 2:49 PM

I think Matt Reeves is smarter than that!

TheTruth3333 - 9/8/2019, 2:54 PM

Matt Reeves says he loves Batman, but Joss Whedon also said that he loved Ultron. and you see what happen there.

https://gph.is/1efy0Eq

TheTruth3333 - 9/8/2019, 2:56 PM

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CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Happy Meal Toys Reveal A First Look At MCU’s Take On Red Hulk

Hot Headlines

SUPERMAN: James Gunn's DCU Reboot Finds Its Martha "Ma" Kent

Hollywood Producer Slams MADAME WEB Star Sydney Sweeney: "She's Not Pretty, She Can't Act"

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THE FANTASTIC FOUR Rumored To Introduce Norrin Radd Alongside Julia Garner's Silver Surfer

MADAME WEB Star Sydney Sweeney Responds To Producer Who Said "She's Not Pretty, She Can't Act"

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

REBEL MOON: PART TWO - THE SCARGIVER First Reactions Land Ahead Of Netflix Premiere

TRANSFORMERS ONE: First Trailer For Animated Origin Movie Takes Us Back To The Early Days Of Cybertron

FURIOSA: Witness Anya Taylor-Joy As The Wasteland Warrior On New Total Film Covers

Cartoons & Animated Features

SNOW WHITE Rumored Plot Details May Clear Up Seven Dwarfs/Seven Bandits Confusion

TRANSFORMERS ONE Trailer Reveals The Origins Of Optimus Prime And Megatron

X-MEN '97 Creative Express Interest In Bringing An X-MEN Animated Movie To Theaters

Gaming

FALLOUT TV Series Renewed For Second Season After Impressive Debut On Prime Video

Jack Black Seemingly Confirms Who He Will Be Playing In The Upcoming MINECRAFT Movie

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: SPLINTERED FATE Headed To Nintendo Switch This July

Anime & Manga

Studio Ghibli's SPIRITED AWAY Is Returning To U.S. Theaters This Month

New AVATAR Movie, AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDER, Delayed To 2026

MY HERO ACADEMIA Season 7 Countdown Kicks Off With Class 1-A Character Visuals

Horror

TRAP: First Trailer For M. Night Shyamalan's Latest Spoils The Big Twist

IMMACULATE Star Sydney Sweeney Has Been Slammed By A Hollywood Producer: "She's Not Pretty, She Can't Act"

SCREAM VII: Rumored Details On Sidney And Gale's Roles And Ghostface's Targets - SPOILERS

Action Movies & TV

JAMES BOND: Henry Cavill Isn't Closing The Door On Playing 007; "Maybe I'm Too Old Now. Maybe I'm Not..."

Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR Is The #1 Movie In North America- Opens To $25.7M

THE ACCOUNTANT 2 Adds Four More Actors Including JURASSIC WORLD Star Daniella Pineda

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