Fan CastingThe Batman (2014)

Gotham survives in the grip of fear, and Batman is its silent guardian. Bruce Wayne, a scarred veteran, trains Jason Todd—a defiant, passionate orphan—as the new Robin. Together they strike deep into the city’s underworld, but Jason’s aggression grows. Unknown to Bruce, the Joker has already taken notice and secretly abducts Jason, torturing him in the shadows, breaking him down piece by piece. As Batman hunts Joker and Harley Quinn, Jason’s growing instability alarms Bruce. When the truth is revealed—Jason has been under the Joker’s thumb—Bruce is too late. Jason is killed, and Joker leaves behind a recording and a message: “You made him just like you.” Fueled by rage and guilt, Bruce launches a ruthless manhunt. He finally captures Harley Quinn in a brutal warehouse battle—but the Joker vanishes again, untouched, smiling in the dark. With nothing left but silence, Bruce leaves Gotham. He walks away from the cave, Alfred, and everything he built. In Japan, he seeks solitude but finds Bronze Tiger and Master Wong Fei—Turner’s teacher and now his. Under Fei’s guidance, Bruce trains, not to forget, but to learn how to endure. Mid Credits: Lucius Fox visits Lex Luthor, discussing tech partnerships while planting a bug under Luthor’s desk. Post Credits: Amanda Waller approaches Harley Quinn: “I’ve got use for you.” Elsewhere, the Joker watches a broadcast of Batman’s disappearance. He laughs.