As everyone, including filmmakers and actors, attempts to pass the time and assuage anxiety during self-isolation, by doing things like Q&A sessions and favorite movie lists, True Detective creator/writer Nic Pizzolatto took to Instagram to share his idea for a Batman film. Or, really, his overall opinion of the Caped Crusader’s psychosis.
With three seasons of True Detective under his belt, Pizzolatto, who has no connection to any current (or future) Batman project, decided to answer a question from a follower. Here’s posted the IG caption…
“Pestilence Days. A random answer to a supporter becomes a small Q&A on Batman… Hi, DC DC, Hi …WILL WORK FOR FREE ***ADDENDUM: I PROBABLY ANSWERED YOUR OBJECTION SOMEWHERE IN COMMENTS, SO GIVE A LOOK… FINAL THOUGHTS: LEX LUTHOR COULD BE PROBLEMATIC FOR BATMAN… BUT A FRAIL, TWIGGY MAN WHO WON’T STOP SMILING? DRESSED LIKE A CLOWN, YOU SAY? I CANNOT IMAGINE ANY SCENARIO WHERE THAT TAKES MORE THAN TEN MINUTES– G’NIGHT***”
Pizzolatto’s Instagram slides, regarding his ideas about Batman, included…
“Batman is the only character in the world I didn’t create that I want a shot at. And he’s the only piece of geek culture I have any affinity for.”
Continuing…
“Batman’s no-kill policy is valid and should always remain. BUT the policy does not exist because ‘killing makes me as bad as them’ or some kindergarten bulls***. That never held water at all. Batman’s no-kill policy exists BECAUSE BATMAN’S REAL AND ETERNAL ENEMY IS DEATH. DEATH is his real enemy.”
And more…
“And his money doesn’t matter; it’s merely a convenience. It actually adds to his heroism: his wealth means he could have done literally ANYTHING else than what he devotes his life to.”
“Batman’s superpower is not money. Batman’s superpower is that he thinks of everything. And he has the strongest will of the species. If he had some time to strategize, Batman could credibly defeat God.””
Following this, Damon Lindelof, creator of HBO’s Watchmen and The Leftovers, humorously endorsed Pizzolatto’s hypothetical “Batman vs. God” movie…
Recently, director Matt Reeves said The Batman was about 25 percent of the way through its planned production schedule when it had to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that he is using this time to review the footage they’ve shot and tweak the tone of the DC film.
For more on The Batman, check out Reeves’ picks for his favorite Batman movies, the two detective movies that The Batman hopes to emulate, learn what composer Michael Giacchino had to say about scoring the film, and trace the origins of the new Batmobile.
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Source: IGN.com True Detective Creator Breaks Down His Dream Batman Project