Fan CastingThe Batman (2014)

A series of brutal, ritualistic murders grips Gotham, each victim linked to the city’s elite. Investigating as both Bruce Wayne and the Batman, Bruce follows a trail of cryptic symbols and historical ties, leading him to whispers of the Court of Owls—a clandestine society controlling Gotham from the shadows for centuries. As he digs deeper, he realizes their influence extends beyond politics and business; they have shaped Gotham’s very foundation. When Bruce’s own family history is called into question, he infiltrates a hidden chamber beneath Wayne Tower, uncovering records implicating his ancestors in the Court’s rise to power. Before he can process the truth, he is attacked by Talon, the Court’s undead assassin. Their battle is fierce, pushing Bruce to his limits as he barely escapes with his life. Wounded and shaken, he realizes the Court has been watching him his entire life—and they won’t let him expose their existence. Mid Credits: In a dimly lit safehouse, Slade Wilson / Deathstroke watches footage of a battered Batman, his armor cracked and bloodied after his fight with Talon. A distorted voice crackles through his comm: “The Bat bleeds. Time to strike.” Smirking, Slade grips his sword as the screen cuts to black. Post Credits: As Bruce stitches his wounds, a figure steps from the shadows—Amanda Waller. She warns him that Gotham isn’t the only city with dangerous secrets, hinting at a greater conspiracy lurking beyond Gotham’s borders.