The Batman II is supposed to be released in theaters next October, but following last year's WGA strike, it's unclear whether that's still possible. Jim Gordon actor Jeffrey Wright has said on several occasions that he's yet to read a script and the clock is ticking when it comes to starting production.
There are those who remain convinced that DC Studios is hoping to tank The Batman franchise so the spotlight can remain on The Brave and the Bold, but that's a stretch, particularly when James Gunn has thrown his support behind Matt Reeves.
Wright has once again commented on his future as one of the Caped Crusader's closest allies and recently shared some of his hopes for the sequel with Discussing Film.
"Well, it's probably not a good idea to get too far ahead of Matt [Reeves]," the actor started. "One of the things that I've spoken about with him a little bit is, in playing the role, I wondered about his private life and I wonder about people who have the level of responsibility that he has, having that public face of rectitude and goodness."
"I wonder what lies underneath Commissioner Gordon because the Batman wears his cowl but, in some ways, Gordon wears a mask too. Gordon represents justice in a way through his type of righteousness, not sanctimony, and I wonder what might lie behind that mask with the sacrifices that he may have to consider because he gives so much to this public persona and his civic duty."
"What's the bearing of all that on him, underneath his mask?" Wright asked. "Those are questions that might be interesting to pursue, but we'll see. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to read and dive back into it, but I know as much as you know about it at the moment. We'll get there!"
Robert Pattinson will reprise his role as the Dark Knight in The Batman II but little else has been revealed. There have been conflicting reports about the movie's villains, with everyone from Barry Keoghan's Joker to Clayface said to be among the possibilities.
In 2022, we talked to Wright about his role as Jim Gordon and asked what it was like bringing the character to life on screen.
"Well, I think the word grounded really is what we were going for. It’s what attracted me to Matt’s vision upon reading the script. What’s remarkable about our film is that, and it’s very gratifying to have been a part of, is that the script is really fully realised on the screen. Matt had very a specific vision and tone he wanted to realise, and we did it. It really was that; it was grounded and authentic. It was tangible."
"So, for Gordon, still a Lieutenant as we’re in Year Two of Batman’s story, he is literally boots on the ground in that he’s still a cop in the street and that partnership with Batman, who we celebrate as the World’s Greatest Detective going back to the origin of his character in the comics, really flourishes under this construct that Matt’s created. It was really activating for me and I think we see Gordon and Batman and their partnership in a way we perhaps haven’t in previous versions of the story."
The Batman II is currently scheduled to be released in theaters on October 3, 2025.