Will we see the Boy Wonder in our future? The case for incorporating Robin into Matt Reeves' TheBatman universe.
If there’s one DC superhero that has withstood the test of time more than any other, it’s certainly Batman. Gotham’s Dark Knight has had many remakes over the years, gradually becoming darker and grittier as the versions progress. After all, the crime-ridden and corrupt city of Gotham needs a solemn hero to match. With so many dark storylines and plenty of action and violence, Batman cleans the streets of Gotham one criminal at a time.
Another noticeable commonality between Batman films in recent memory, however, is the unfortunate exclusion of one key character. Just as Batman isn’t quite complete without his vast array of villains, the caped crusader needs his sidekick. And yet, the other half of the dynamic duo, Robin, is often nowhere to be found in recent Batman films, with the exception of quick references or easter eggs.
Pairing a solemn character like Batman with a sunny character like Robin in a highly dramatic story can be a difficult task – and if done poorly, the entire tone of the film could be ruined. The strange tone is clearly seen in Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever and Batman & Robin , both of which embrace the campy side of their source material. With the focus having shifted to more action-packed and dramatic storylines, it’s difficult to wedge a silly sidekick into the mix.
Bruce Wayne already empathizes with the mayor’s son, a young boy who found his father murdered in cold blood. This, paired with Batman’s newfound commitment, not to vengeance but to hope and the renewal of faith, sets up the perfect environment for the inclusion of a character who embodies such hope for the future: the next generation of crime-fighters. With Bruce’s already strong connection to young ones who lose their parents, the film already sets up this potential storyline.
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