Batman's grown-up former
sidekick Nightwing is officially joining the DCEU (DC Extended Universe).
According to THR,
Warner Bros. is in the developing a film centered on the popular DC character
with The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay attached to direct.
"If it’s hard being a
super hero, what is it like as a sidekick? The heroes get the glory, while you
clean up the mess. You don’t make the decisions and you don’t give orders. So,
what do you do if you’re the Boy Wonder to one of the most recognizable super
heroes in the universe and you’re looking to break out on your own?
Simple. You become Nightwing.
When his circus acrobat family
was brutally murdered, Dick Grayson was taken in by billionaire and
bat-friendly super hero Bruce Wayne. Bruce shared his secret life as Batman with
the young boy and eventually molded him into Robin—the Dark Knight’s partner in
Gotham. But as Dick grew older, playing second fiddle to the sternest hero in
the Justice League began to wear on him, and eventually he struck out on his
own, staying true to what he learned as Robin while coming into his own as a
respected member of the super hero pantheon. His code, like his mentor’s, is
simple—if you’re breaking the law on his turf, watch out. Anyone who doesn’t
can expect a short and most assuredly painful trip to Arkham.
Yet, while he may share
methods and motivation with Batman, Dick knows what being Batman can
do. He doesn’t want to become as dark, controlling and lonely as Bruce. But for
all the good he’s accomplished while avoiding it, one question is
unavoidable—without going as far as Batman, can Nightwing be as
effective as he ultimately wants to be?" - DC
It is somewhat surprising to
hear that the studio is planning a movie based on the character's exploits considering
the state of the DCEU.
Ben Affleck's The Batman just
found a director in Matt Reeves, and The Flash still doesn't have one despite
having a cast in place.
Source - THR
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