Is The Batman coming back to HBO Max? Matt Reeves gives fans hope another spin-off series from the film may be on its way to the streaming service.
Earlier this week, audiences across the globe tuned into the Emmys to celebrate the best and brightest shows from the past year. In what was a shock to some and obvious to others, one of the night’s biggest winners was The Penguin, a series born as a spin-off to Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which managed to bag an astonishing nine Emmy Awards.
This success has led many to ask the question: does Matt Reeves have any other spin-off shows up his sleeve? The director actually spoke about the possibility of The Batman bringing another series to HBO Max during the red carpet before the Emmys. Not only did Reeves tease that The Penguin may return for a season 2, but there may be other characters who get the spotlight in future projects.
“We have talked about [exploring other characters] and I really am hoping to do that but it all comes down to finding the right idea that works for the network and works for everybody. So I have a bunch of ideas that we’ve talked about, we’ve had a bunch of ideas.”
“Obviously, at the moment, the priority is to see if there is a season 2 of The Penguin but there are absolutely other characters that we have talked about doing that I would be really really honored and excited if we had that opportunity.”
Who Could Get A Spin-Off After The Penguin?
Obviously, the biggest news from that quote is that Matt Reeves and his team are exploring the possibility of The Penguin getting a season 2. This comes after months of the cast and crew insisting the spin-off was only a limited series. However, the idea that other characters from The Batman universe may be getting their own shows is fertile ground for speculation that nobody can ignore.
Immediately following The Penguin, many fans thought that Two-Face would be a shoe-in to star in his own spin-off, especially given how grounded the world of The Batman is. However, others hope to bring more fantastical elements to the franchise, with names like Mister Freeze and even Mad Hatter being floated as ideal candidates to get their own series.
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