Actor Burt Ward deserves to shut the Batman ’66 animated trilogy himself by being given an opportunity to move the Robin torch as Nightwing.
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Followers of the unique 1966 Batman live-action TV collection that starred Adam West and Burt Ward had been capable of expertise new adventures in two animated function follow-ups in 2016’s Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders and 2017’s Batman vs. Two-Face. The latter was West’s ultimate efficiency, with the veteran actor passing earlier than its launch. What I suggest is a ultimate bow from West’s co-star in Ward changing into Dick Grayson’s post-Robin persona of Nightwing to wrap the animated trilogy.
Burt Ward in Batman vs Two-Face (2017). Picture courtesy of Warner Bros Animation
So here is my proposed twist on the story: have Ward play an older model of the character in a mentor position just like what Bruce Wayne did for Terry McGinnis within the animated Batman Past. For one, it will be a chance for the 78-year-old actor to supply a correct send-off to the position that he is been related to for practically 60 years. Second, it will be his finest likelihood to flex his chops in a technique to reinvent himself as an actor in a correct “Act III” that blends his personal life within the position reminiscing about associates and colleagues inside the Bat-family which might be not with us.
Brenton Thwaites in Titans. Picture courtesy of Warner Bros / HBO Max
Traditionally within the comics and depicted on TV, Bruce and Dick had a falling out that led the latter to embrace his superhero future as Nightwing. The Batman ’66 variation may have Robin chosen to change into Nightwing (or perhaps maintain the Robin title) to additional his surrogate father’s legacy after Bruce dies and Gotham Metropolis continues to want saving. I imply, having the character in entrance of a bust or statue of Batman or Bruce misplaced & in despair as a result of he is able he feels solely his mentor may deal with, begging for steering that will not come, would make for some highly effective drama.
On the identical time, the ultimate movie of this trilogy may also be a significant step towards Julie Newmar’s Catwoman, which the Batman mythos at all times teased the place the criminal-turned-anti-hero’s stance is. Having Selina Kyle round as a continued affect in Grayson’s life after what Batman and Robin have performed for her through the years may also assist correctly conclude her story within the course of. With what the 2 contributed to the Batman franchise through the years, Ward and Newmar are deserving of the chance to present their characters the correct farewell that they deserve.
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