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Matt Reeves’The Batmanstarring Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader, introduced the world to a different interpretation of Batman. Instead of doing an origin story again, the film majorly focused on the corruption and ugliness of a crime-ridden Gotham City and the elements that play into it. Batman got to square off against adversaries like Carmine Falcone and the Penguin.
Following the success of the film, Reeves started thinking about various spin-off shows that would further explore the nitty-gritty of Gotham City. In addition to the upcoming Penguin series, shows about Gotham PD and Arkham Asylum were earlier in development, but have now been cancelled. With the new revelation that he is developing a new show, fans have one villain in mind for it.
Fans Want A Gritty TV Series Focused on Bane in the Matt Reeves’ Bat-Verse
The Batmanintroduced some fascinating characters and an intriguing world of Gotham City where many stories can be told about it. Director Matt Reeves has some big plans for his Bat-Verse led by Robert Pattinson, and the upcoming Penguin series is the next chapter in his vision of his new world. The director is planning an expansive world in addition to the main film’s sequel.
Two shows were in development earlier but it was announced that they were no longer in development. In a new interview withEntertainment Weeklywhere they talked aboutThe Penguin, Reeves revealed that he is exploring ideas for a new TV show. The director did not specifically reveal the focal point of the new series but fans have their own desires for it.
OnX, fans expressed their desire to see a series based on a list of Batman’s rogues gallery. An interesting one included an origin story based on Bane who eventually sets his eyes on Gotham by the end. Here are some of the reactions,
Bane origin story would go hard. Starting from his early years in Santa Prisca prison. Spin-off ends with him setting his sights on Gotham City
— セリナミ (@serinami03)July 09, 2025
As long as it can keep its dark aesthetic with good storyline that doesn’t take away it will be amazing
— Jamal 🇨🇦 (@jamal_dank)June 02, 2025
Catwoman, after Robin debut should be considered. Even a Joker series would be cool
— Mr Ny (@ny1462076)August 08, 2025
Hush would be very interesting
— Milan (@numeromilano)August 21, 2025
It would be cool if they stuck with villian spin offs, would give a different feel to the univser If it was very villain focused
— HH (@hhcynes)August 11, 2025
I would personally love to see a League of Shadows live action series that leads up to Bruce Wayne showing up. How Ra’s Al Ghul came to power, his family, and the whole backstory there. The Lazarus Pit. Man that would be dope.
— drMIDNIITE (@MIDNIITE_)July 02, 2025
Bane,who is originally a Cuban-born Christian in the comics, was portrayed by an English movie star,Tom Hardy,in Christopher Nolan’sThe Dark Knight Rises. If they were to do a show on him or an introduction in the movies, fans would want a more comic-accurate interpretation of the character. It remains to be seen if Reeves will integrate Bane into his Batverse.
The PenguinSeries Will Serve As A Bridge BetweenThe Batmanand Its Upcoming Sequel
AfterThe Batman,Matt Reevesis back withThe Penguinseries led by Colin Farrell. The series will follow Oz Cobblepot as he tries to regain control of Gotham City after the fall of his boss Carmine Falcone. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, showrunner Lauren LeFranc compared the series toScarfacein terms of its ‘rise to power’ story of the iconic Batman supervillain.
LeFranc further teased that the series will serve as a narrative bridge betweenThe Batmanand the sequel with certain elements and plot points. The showrunner said,
It’s a Scarface story. It’s a rise-to-power story of Oz before he really makes it to the top. He’s very smart and very methodical, but he’s also extremely impulsive. you’re able to’t predict what he’s going to do. We are the bridge between the two films. We’re going almost directly into the second film Matt has planned.
The Penguinwill star Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, Scott Cohen, and many others alongside Farrell.
The highly anticipated series will premiere on Max on August 16, 2025.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
