{"id":1925667,"date":"2026-05-08T20:55:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1925667"},"modified":"2026-05-08T20:55:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T17:55:03","slug":"dc-studios-reportedly-eyes-superbads-greg-mottola-for-bane-and-deathstroke-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1925667","title":{"rendered":"DC Studios Reportedly Eyes Superbad\u2019s Greg Mottola for Bane and Deathstroke Movie"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2870106660 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-28683165 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">DC Studios reportedly has its eye on <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/superbad\">Superbad<\/a> and <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/peacemaker\">Peacemaker<\/a> alum Greg Mottola to direct an untitled Bane and Deathstroke movie.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While nothing is confirmed quite yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/05\/deathstroke-and-bane-greg-mottola-1236888282\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Deadline<\/u><\/a> reports that Mottola is the frontrunner but there are a few other potential directors in the mix. There is no release date set yet for the movie.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/batman-villain-bane-movie-dc-studios-1236000421\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>The Hollywood Reporter<\/u><\/a> first <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/a-bane-and-deathstroke-movie-could-be-in-the-works-at-dc\"><u>shared word of DC&#8217;s interest in<\/u><\/a> a Bane and Deathstroke movie back in 2024, when Moon Knight scribe Matthew Orton was said to be scripting it. Now, Deadline reports that a film based on two of the most ruthless Batman villains is &#8220;still very early days,&#8221; adding that it remains without a script with no contracts signed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Mottola is probably best known as the director of the comedies Superbad and Adventureland. He lead the development of Confess, Fletch and The Daytrippers, and also directed a few episodes of Season 2 of DC&#8217;s Peacemaker.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Plot details for the Bane and Deathstroke movie \u2013 and its potential ties to the budding DCU \u2013 remain murky, but it will have more than enough material to pull from if it does eventually happen.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Aside from showing up in multiple video games and TV shows over the years, different versions of Bane have made live-action appearances in movies like The Dark Knight Rises and Batman &amp; Robin. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Deathstroke a.k.a. Slade Wilson has a more limited list of live-action appearances, but the character has still shown up in shows like Arrow and Titans. He was also played by Joe Manganiello for <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2017\/11\/26\/justice-league-joe-manganiello-reveals-deathstroke\"><u>a brief end-credits sequence in Justice League<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">11 Batman Villains Who Deserve Great Movies<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;CLAYFACE&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nClayface is a villain who works on multiple levels. He's poses a major physical challenge, given that he's basically a super-strong mud monster. His ability to transform and shape-shift also makes him a difficult opponent to track and enables him to impersonate those closest to Batman. And Clayface is among Batman's more sympathetic villains. While there have been many incarnations of the character, all are linked by the fact that they lost their humanity once they transformed into Clayface. These qualities make for a Bat-villain with a huge amount of big screen potential. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 12 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;THE COURT OF OWLS&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nThe Court of Owls is a relatively recent addition to the Batman mythos, but one that has quickly taken on a life of its own. These shadowy villains operate in secret, quietly manipulating the course of life in Gotham City so subtly that even Batman wasn't aware of their existence for many years. We'd love to see that conspiracy play out in a movie, especially if it allows the filmmakers to explore the rich and very sinister history of Gotham City in the process. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;DEATHSTROKE&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nAnyone who's watched DC shows like Arrow or Teen Titans knows what a great villain Slade Wilson is. It's high time this genetically engineered master assassin got his due on the big screen. Actor Joe Manganiello has been linked to the character for a while now and at one point was slated to take on the role in The Batman. More recently, The Raid filmmaker Gareth Evans has been rumored to be under consideration to direct a standalone Deathstroke movie.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;DOCTOR HURT&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nDoctor Simon Hurt is one of the more surreal and unusual villains to be added to Batman's rogues gallery in recent years. He originally claimed to be Thomas Wayne himself, though it was eventually revealed that he's actually a distant ancestor of the Waynes who became possessed by a demonic creature called Barbatos. Long story. But the point is that Hurt could make for a great antagonist in a more psychedelic and horror-oriented Batman movie.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;HUGO STRANGE&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nTwisted psychiatrist Hugo Strange is one of the few adversaries intelligent enough to match wits with the Caped Crusader. In some incarnations, Strange is even Batman's physical peer. But for whatever reason, he's a character that's largely been ignored in Batman's multimedia adventures. But between his prominent role in the video game Arkham City and in the Gotham TV series, we're hoping Strange's film debut isn't far off. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">For more on DC Studios&#8217; plans, <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-part-ii-set-in-winter-as-matt-reeves-teases-snow-bound-gotham\"><u>check out the first-look images of The Batman Part 2 shared by director Matt Reeves<\/u><\/a> and read about <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/james-gunn-confirms-when-clayface-is-set-in-the-dc-universe-timeline-as-fans-wonder-whether-batman-will-turn-up\"><u>when the upcoming Clayface movie takes place in the DCU timeline<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He&#8217;s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">DC Studios reportedly has its eye on <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/movies\/superbad\">Superbad<\/a> and <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/tv\/peacemaker\">Peacemaker<\/a> alum Greg Mottola to direct an untitled Bane and Deathstroke movie.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">While nothing is confirmed quite yet, <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/05\/deathstroke-and-bane-greg-mottola-1236888282\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Deadline<\/u><\/a> reports that Mottola is the frontrunner but there are a few other potential directors in the mix. There is no release date set yet for the movie.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hollywoodreporter.com\/movies\/movie-news\/batman-villain-bane-movie-dc-studios-1236000421\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>The Hollywood Reporter<\/u><\/a> first <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/a-bane-and-deathstroke-movie-could-be-in-the-works-at-dc\"><u>shared word of DC&#8217;s interest in<\/u><\/a> a Bane and Deathstroke movie back in 2024, when Moon Knight scribe Matthew Orton was said to be scripting it. Now, Deadline reports that a film based on two of the most ruthless Batman villains is &#8220;still very early days,&#8221; adding that it remains without a script with no contracts signed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2021719738 video jsx-2008855984 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9\">\n<div class=\"badge jsx-1349606671 jsx-3647116352\"><span class=\"ign-icon icon-play jsx-2750866048 jsx-1044454891\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"icon-play\" aria-label=\"Play\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Mottola is probably best known as the director of the comedies Superbad and Adventureland. He lead the development of Confess, Fletch and The Daytrippers, and also directed a few episodes of Season 2 of DC&#8217;s Peacemaker.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Plot details for the Bane and Deathstroke movie \u2013 and its potential ties to the budding DCU \u2013 remain murky, but it will have more than enough material to pull from if it does eventually happen.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Aside from showing up in multiple video games and TV shows over the years, different versions of Bane have made live-action appearances in movies like The Dark Knight Rises and Batman &amp; Robin. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Deathstroke a.k.a. Slade Wilson has a more limited list of live-action appearances, but the character has still shown up in shows like Arrow and Titans. He was also played by Joe Manganiello for <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/2017\/11\/26\/justice-league-joe-manganiello-reveals-deathstroke\"><u>a brief end-credits sequence in Justice League<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">11 Batman Villains Who Deserve Great Movies<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;CLAYFACE&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nClayface is a villain who works on multiple levels. He's poses a major physical challenge, given that he's basically a super-strong mud monster. His ability to transform and shape-shift also makes him a difficult opponent to track and enables him to impersonate those closest to Batman. And Clayface is among Batman's more sympathetic villains. While there have been many incarnations of the character, all are linked by the fact that they lost their humanity once they transformed into Clayface. These qualities make for a Bat-villain with a huge amount of big screen potential. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 12 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;THE COURT OF OWLS&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nThe Court of Owls is a relatively recent addition to the Batman mythos, but one that has quickly taken on a life of its own. These shadowy villains operate in secret, quietly manipulating the course of life in Gotham City so subtly that even Batman wasn't aware of their existence for many years. We'd love to see that conspiracy play out in a movie, especially if it allows the filmmakers to explore the rich and very sinister history of Gotham City in the process. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;DEATHSTROKE&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nAnyone who's watched DC shows like Arrow or Teen Titans knows what a great villain Slade Wilson is. It's high time this genetically engineered master assassin got his due on the big screen. Actor Joe Manganiello has been linked to the character for a while now and at one point was slated to take on the role in The Batman. More recently, The Raid filmmaker Gareth Evans has been rumored to be under consideration to direct a standalone Deathstroke movie.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;DOCTOR HURT&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nDoctor Simon Hurt is one of the more surreal and unusual villains to be added to Batman's rogues gallery in recent years. He originally claimed to be Thomas Wayne himself, though it was eventually revealed that he's actually a distant ancestor of the Waynes who became possessed by a demonic creature called Barbatos. Long story. But the point is that Hurt could make for a great antagonist in a more psychedelic and horror-oriented Batman movie.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;HUGO STRANGE&lt;\/b&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\n&lt;br&gt;\nTwisted psychiatrist Hugo Strange is one of the few adversaries intelligent enough to match wits with the Caped Crusader. In some incarnations, Strange is even Batman's physical peer. But for whatever reason, he's a character that's largely been ignored in Batman's multimedia adventures. But between his prominent role in the video game Arkham City and in the Gotham TV series, we're hoping Strange's film debut isn't far off. \" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">For more on DC Studios&#8217; plans, <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-batman-part-ii-set-in-winter-as-matt-reeves-teases-snow-bound-gotham\"><u>check out the first-look images of The Batman Part 2 shared by director Matt Reeves<\/u><\/a> and read about <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/james-gunn-confirms-when-clayface-is-set-in-the-dc-universe-timeline-as-fans-wonder-whether-batman-will-turn-up\"><u>when the upcoming Clayface movie takes place in the DCU timeline<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He&#8217;s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DC Studios reportedly has its eye on Superbad and Peacemaker alum Greg Mottola to direct an untitled Bane and Deathstroke movie. While nothing is confirmed quite yet, Deadline reports that Mottola is the frontrunner but there are a few other potential directors in the mix. There is no release date set yet for the movie. 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