JUSTICE LEAGUE Director Zack Snyder Teases Robin Easter Egg And How He'd Use The Boy Wonder In A Future Movie

Justice League director Zack Snyder has opened up on his plans for Robin in the "Snyder Cut" of the movie coming to HBO Max, and even reveals what he'd do with the Boy Wonder in a future DCEU movie...

By JoshWilding - Nov 15, 2020 07:11 AM EST

Filed Under: Justice League

Zack Snyder has previously confirmed that the Dick Grayson version of Robin was killed by The Joker prior to the events of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Now, with Jared Leto signing up to reprise the role of the Clown Prince of Crime in Justice League, there's been a lot of speculation about a possible flashback to the fateful night he killed the Boy Wonder.

However, recent comments from Snyder indicated that The Joker we'll see in the "Snyder Cut" will be during the "Knightmare" sequences which take place in a world ruled by Darkseid.

Time will tell on that front, but in an interview with The Film Junkee, the filmmaker promises there will be a Robin Easter Egg of some sort in the four-hour director's cut. "There's a Robin line like...there's a Robin Easter egg in Justice League. That, I think you'll have to wait and see. I can't say exactly."

As for whether he'd like to make further use of Robin in the DCEU, Snyder added: "Would there be a plan to have more Robin? In whatever future story? There would be."

"I mean to me, the way you do a Robin story in the Justice League universe with Batman is like, drinking and remembering, and we see what happened," the filmmaker explained. "We understand who Robin was to him, and we get to experience what was the circumstances for the Joker and Robin coming together."

That would be very cool, but whether Snyder ever actually gets the chance to tell that story is hard to say. It may hinge on how well-received Zack Snyder's Justice League is on HBO Max!

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ranking of the Justice League's best members!

40. Stargirl

Recruited to be the face of the government-sanctioned Justice League of America, Stargirl quickly proved to her teammates that she was a real hero and worthy of carrying Starman's legacy.

39. Hawkgirl

We've seen a number of different versions of this character over the years and while many of them have been part of the League, most fans know her best from the Justice League Unlimited series.

38. Catwoman

Selina Kyle had a very brief stint as a member of the Justice League of America after being hired by Amanda Waller and A.R.G.U.S. and she did well as a counterpoint to the Dark Knight.

37. Power Ring

A fairly new addition to the Justice League, Jessica Cruz was cursed with a ring from an alternate Earth which feeds on her fear. With some help from her fellow heroes, she's battled to overcome that.

36. John Constantine

John Constantine is happiest when he's working alone but when the stakes are high enough, the smoking Englishman never hesitates to join up with the rest of the Justice League Dark.

35. Huntress

The latest iteration of this character is the daughter of Batman and Catwoman from an alternate Earth but regardless of which version we're talking about, she's often been key to this team.

34. Green Lantern (Guy Gardner)

An argument could be made that Guy Gardner is the least popular human member of the Green Lantern Corps but it's always been fun watching him come to blows with longtime rival Batman!

33. Mr. Miracle

Brought up on Apokolips and surrounded by horrors thanks to his adoptive father Darkseid, Mr. Miracle ultimately fled from his father and is now one of the greatest escape artists in the DC Universe.

32. Green Lantern (Simon Baz)

Mistakenly viewed as a terrorist, Simon Baz had to do more than most heroes to prove himself and while the team had some doubts at first, he's now a valued member of the Justice League.

31. Swamp-Thing

Alec Holland was a botanist transformed into Swamp-Thing after his death and he since worked to protect the world (and plant life) as one of the strongest members of the Justice League Dark.

30. Red Tornado

An android created by the supervillian T.O. Morrow to infiltrate the Justice Society of America, he soon saw the error of his ways and became an iconic and pivotal part of this iconic group.

29. Vibe

Vibe has an awesome set of powers which include jumping between dimensions and being able to blast enemies off their feet with vibrational waves so you can see why he was recruited to the JLA!

28. Orion

The son of Darkseid was given away as a child and that meant he grew up to become a hero as New Genesis' greatest defender. If it means taking down his father, Orion will always help the League.

27. Dr. Fate

The "Sorcerer Supreme" of the DC Universe, we've seen him working alongside both the JSA and JLA over the years. He was a staple of the team in the 80s and 90s and has helped them a lot since too.

26. Vixen

Vixen has served as both a member of the Justice League and Suicide Squad and her abilities allow her to wield the powers of any animal that has walked or evolved on Earth through the Tantu totem.

25. Lex Luthor

The fact he spent so many years trying to destroy the League means that Lex Luthor simply can't rank higher because while he did some good, that didn't last and he blackmailed his way on to the team!

24. The Atom

Another hero who multiple characters have held the mantle of over the years, Ray Palmer is by far the most popular and didn't hesitate to join the Justice League when the team came calling.

23. Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner)

After the fall of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps, Kyle Rayner was chosen to protect Earth and while his role within the League was limited, he never once let the team down.

22. Firestorm

A number of different heroes have combined to make Firestorm over the years and this walking nuclear reactor has consistently proven that his powers make him damn near unstoppable.

21. Zatanna

Zatanna may actually be part of the Justice League Dark team but she first served in the Justice League of America and her powerful spells mean she's capable of taking down even Superman!

20. Supergirl

Superman's cousin crashed to Earth as a teenager and various iterations of the character have all played some sort of role within the League at various points since her introduction.

19. Batgirl

An honorary member of the League, Barbara Gordon may not have accompanied the team on too many adventures but it was as Oracle that she was perhaps one of their greatest allies.

18. Phantom Stranger

The Phantom Stranger only tends to appear when events of great magnitudes necessitate his direct involvement but that's led to him working alongside the League on a number of occasions.

17. Elongated Man

Not to be mistaken with another stretchy superhero on this list, the Elongated Man is a top-notch Private Eye who has been right there alongside the League to face some of their greatest threats.

16. Blue Beetle

He may have a reputation as something of a prankster but Ted Kord's scientific genius means he's single-handedly saved the day on more than one occasion and has proved himself to be invaluable.

15. Booster Gold

Arriving in the 21st Century to become the hero he never was in his own time, Booster Gold has a cocky attitude but has proven himself a valuable asset to the team more than once.

14. Plastic Man

You probably think we're joking but despite his daft appearance and wacky powers, this reformed criminal has been a valuable member of the League and is more powerful than he lets on.

13. Cyborg

Victor Stone was once a member of the Teen Titans but The New 52 changed that and he's since become a key part of this team as they're in desperate need of his firepower and technical know how.

12. Shazam

The young Billy Batson only needs to utter a single word to become Shazam and while he may be immature, his magical powers mean he's strong enough to take down even the Man of Steel.

11. Green Lantern (John Stewart)

The man who held the Green Lantern mantle in the Justice League Unlimited animated series has resulted in him being considered THE Green Lantern in the eyes of many comic book fans.

10. Green Arrow

Oliver Queen may have been snubbed by the Justice League when he attempted to join their ranks in "The New 52" but the Emerald Archer has previously been a much-needed member of the team.

9. Hawkman

The Savage Hawkman is infused with the mysterious Nth Metal and he's granted flight, strength and a living armour as a result. With a formidable set of powers, he often helps turn the tide in battle.

8. The Flash (Wally West)

Barry Allen may be considered The Flash but Wally West held the mantle for decades. With his best friend dead, he stepped up to become the new Fastest Man Alive and never let the team down.

7. Aquaman

Despite being considered a joke for years thanks to mainstream media, a much-needed makeover helped change that perception and he's now viewed as on of the DC Universe's biggest badasses.

6. Martian Manhunter

The last surviving Martian, J'onn J'onzz's fight with the League at the start of "The New 52" meant he's only recently joined the team but he's been a faithful ally to them throughout DC history.

5. Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)

While it's fair to say that Green Lantern will never get along with Batman, that's never stopped him from using his immeasurable willpower to protect his teammates and our planet.

4. The Flash (Barry Allen)

The Scarlet Speedster is never one to shy away from racing into action and there's a good reason why he's such a beloved and respected member of the team, not to mention its fastest.

3. Wonder Woman

Diana Prince is arguably the heart of the Justice League not to mention one of the team's bravest and most powerful members. Simply put, the League wouldn't be the same without her.

2. Batman

Batman doesn't have the same amazing abilities as his superpowered teammates but he compensates for that with an impressive array of weapons, vehicles, and unparalleled fighting skills.

1. Superman

The most powerful hero in the DC Universe could tackle pretty much any threat by himself but it says a lot about him that he doesn't mind turning to his teammates - and friends - for help saving the world.

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GhostDog - 11/15/2020, 7:26 AM

Robin Easter egg...

Flashback to Joker and his goons tuning up Robin

JohnnyIdol - 11/15/2020, 7:54 AM

@BlackBeltJones - haha

IcePyke - 11/15/2020, 8:38 AM

@BlackBeltJones -

Dredd97 - 11/15/2020, 7:29 AM

And this is the guy people want in charge of DC movies?? A guy who doesn't understand the source? Why does the only way for you to do it is "Batman has to drink and remember Robin?" That's just cheap writing

Matador - 11/15/2020, 11:00 AM

@Dredd97 - This is the asshole everyone was galmoring after MoS and two shitinfested movies then a war about DC vs Marvel just becuase they thought we were DC haters when in fact we were the true fans of DC.

Every Snyderfan was suxing his B.S while stroking his Egoballs!

KWilly - 11/15/2020, 7:31 AM

I'm not sure we'll ever see Robin in a live action movie again. Matt Reeves Batverse seems too serious and grounded for a "boy wonder" lol

bkmeijer2 - 11/15/2020, 7:35 AM

@KWilly - Maybe for a boy wonder, but I can still see Robin appear in that universe. Less as a sidekick, but more similar to the Iron Man/Spider-Man relation in the MCU

inkniron - 11/15/2020, 8:12 AM

@bkmeijer - I have my doubts as well. Robin only works as a teenager. I completely understand the reservation about using a child to fight crime on film. Especially not ones without power, even though it was the best part of Kick-Ass. I mean, none of the Spider-Men was technically a teenager and only Holland could pass as one with the eye test. Can't go putting delusions of grandeur in the kiddos heads.

DaHyro - 11/15/2020, 8:23 AM

@KWilly - The trailer may have hinted at it, but Reeves is totally gonna embrace the comics.

Don’t wanna talk about it in case you missed it, but there were some set photos awhile back that had some fun easter eggs to the comics... it’s gonna be a lot less “Nolan-esque” than you think

bkmeijer2 - 11/15/2020, 7:33 AM

The more I think about, the more Zack should've just made his own superhero with new characters. He has this very unique take on characters that would work better as new characters than as the main DC heroes.

The Boys is parody of DC and Marvel, and Zack's superhero universe would probably equally well. It's just that his vision is the main DC universe and not an Elseworlds story of a new thing that probably bothers me the most.

As for Robin, he'd probably use it in the same way as Jimmy Olsen

JohnnyIdol - 11/15/2020, 7:36 AM

@bkmeijer - good analysis and I agree

JohnnyIdol - 11/15/2020, 7:35 AM

I think the thing that irks me the most is that he has said it’s Dick Grayson that is dead. That has never been apart of the source material it was always Jason Todd. So you take Nightwing out of the equation automatically and leave us with no Robin ever. I’m not a Snyder absolute hater either, he does somethings that work, but he can go so far out of the source material sometimes it’s like... but why...

Ha1frican - 11/15/2020, 7:41 AM

@JohnnyIdol - While usually fall on the positive side of public perception of Zack and his movies his approach to Robin’s death is one thing I definitely didn’t vibe with. It’s not the end of the world but I was very excited at that prospect and to find out it was supposed to be Dick and not Jason is a wasted opportunity. If it was Dick the eventual rift formed between Dick and Bruce would make for great tension especially with a Batman who has become more brutally extreme.

JohnnyIdol - 11/15/2020, 7:51 AM

@Ha1frican - I agree, I always wanted to see a great take on Nightwing on the big screen(well small screen atm). He literally took that away from us. And I know his plan was to bring Carrie Kelly into it, which is cool, but I feel like it’s hard to build a “bat family” without Dick in there.