Movies News Talk
Though he doesn't totally rule out their inclusion, Casey Pyke, The Batman VFX artist who also worked on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, thinks some of the more fanciful DC villains might not be the best fit for Matt Reeves' universe.
Although Killer Croc is a well-known Batman villain, Casey Pyke notes that the character might be too "farfetched" for the gritty realism The Batman establishes. With Killer Croc's horrible look and skills, he thinks the grounded approach used for characters like Riddler and Penguin would be difficult to replicate.
Casey Pyke says he's not sure Mr. Freeze should be included. He says Mr. Freeze's ice-based talents and famous cold-themed outfit might not fit the tone and look of the movie. He leaves room for interpretation, though, and does not totally discount the likelihood.
Casey Pyke notes Poison Ivy's potential but stays wary about including her. Without sacrificing the realism of The Batman, he thinks Poison Ivy's plant-based abilities and eco-warrior image would be challenging to fit into the existing world of the movie.
Casey Pyke underlines that the realistic approach used to Riddler and Penguin's portrayal suggests that many other Batman villains could possibly be introduced, even while expressing doubts about Killer Croc, Mr. Freeze, and Poison Ivy. While keeping its grounded and gritty look, he thinks the franchise has the ability to explore a great spectrum of characters.
Though grounded in reality, Casey Pyke thinks Riddler and Penguin's performances in The Batman effectively capture their essence. He underlines that the character stays identifiable and true to the source material even with Penguin's physical changes. This implies that the franchise can keep true to its basic personalities while yet allowing legendary characters to be adapted.
The difficulty is juggling the grounded tone of the movie with the fanciful aspects of some Batman enemies. Casey Pyke says adding villains like Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, and Killer Croc could call for major changes to make sure their appearances and skills fit the existing reality.
The comments of Casey Pyke imply a taste for more grounded and realistic villains. He does not, however, specifically rule out the prospect of adding more fanciful characters to next versions. The ultimate choice will probably rely on the path Matt Reeves decides to follow for the franchise.