Fan CastingThe Batman (2015)

In Gotham, chaos erupts as Joker and Harley Quinn unleash terror across the city. Barbara Gordon aids Batman from behind the scenes until Joker targets her home, shooting her and leaving her paralyzed. Robin—Jason Todd—recklessly pursues Joker on his own and is captured. Despite Bruce’s efforts, Jason is tortured and killed in a warehouse explosion, leaving Batman consumed by grief. Alfred and Barbara, now transitioning into Oracle, try to reach Bruce as he grows more violent. He tracks Joker and Harley to an abandoned theater. In a savage showdown, Batman brutally beats Joker, ready to kill him—until Nightwing arrives, throwing a batarang that stops Bruce. “Jason wouldn’t have wanted this,” Dick says. Bruce backs down, shaken. Joker and Harley flee, but Batman catches up during their escape. Joker escapes into the night, but Harley is arrested, tearfully calling after him. Bruce watches silently, darker than before. Back in the Batcave, he stares at Jason’s vandalized suit—a symbol of failure he swears not to repeat. Post Credits: While analyzing data at the Bat-Computer, Bruce’s screens flicker. A chilling message hijacks the system—General Zod’s voice echoes: “You are not alone.” Bruce stands, eyes narrowing. The storm is coming.