The Batman’sCommissioner Gordon actor, Jeffrey Wright, shared that he has yet to have any serious conversations with director Matt Reeves aboutThe Batman Part II.The star appeared alongside Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz, Colin Farrell, and Paul Dano in the first installment in the series, which aimed to take a more realistic look at Batman’s early career.
In a recent interview withInverse, Wright said he was “excited about getting back there,“while adding that audiences know about “as much as[he]does,” given that he hasn’t “read anything"or “talked to Matt for a while.” Per Wright, both have been “off doing[their]thing.” Despite the potential setbacks in filming, the actor persists that he is looking “foward to getting back there.”
With Reeves' creative direction,Wright is optimistic about the potential this iteration holds.The actor stated: “There’s a lot to explore… I think the vision that [Reeves] has of Gotham is a really wonderful one, really rich and kind of grimy in the best way.”
What Jeffrey Wright’s The Batman Part II Comments Mean
Given Wright’s complimentary words, it’s unlikely the lack of solid updates regardingThe Batman’ssequel are cause for alarm. He wants to return, andCommissioner Gordon is an essential character in the franchise.It’s far more probable that the delay in their discussions pertains to the release window of the film.
The Batman Part IIis set to release in 2026, so the film will likely commence shooting in 2025.Wright may not have heard what Reeves has planned for the next film’s script, but that doesn’t mean the director isn’t working on it.In fact, Reeves likely has both the story and the script prepared for early development now; it is just not ready for filming.
Our Take on Jeffrey Wright’s The Batman Part II Comments
Fans of Batman need not be discouraged, the most likely outcome in this instance is the simplest: Wright does not know anything about the next film inThe Batmanfranchise because production has yet to start.WithThe Penguinfaring well with critics and audiences alike, it is clear that fans want more from Reeve’sThe Batmanuniverse, so the sequel is surely on the way.
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Additionally, it is likely that Wright will return. Though Commissioner Gordon is not a primary character, he is a major supporting player in Batman’s story. As a result, it would be surprising if Reeves sidelined Wright’s character. Undoubtedly, the Commissioner will return forThe Batman Part II, and his presence will be a welcome one.
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The Batman Part II is the sequel to Matt Reeve’s The Batman, released in 2022, and will continue where the original film left off. The film shares a universe with the HBO Max original Penguin series and sees the return of the Riddler and a different incarnation of the Joker.
