DC Studios is venturing into uncharted territory\u200d with a fresh project that places the spotlight on two of Batman’s most formidable foes: Bane<\/strong> \u200d and Deathstroke<\/strong>. The studio has enlisted screenwriter Matthew Orton, known for his work on “Captain America: Brave New World,” to pen the script. While the project is \u200bstill \u2064in its early stages, with no stars or director attached, DC\u2062 Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have emphasized that they will only proceed once they are fully satisfied with the screenplay.<\/p>\n This new film is part of \u200da broader \u2062trend in the superhero genre, where villains are increasingly becoming the\u2063 focal point. Recent examples include the HBO \u200cseries “The Penguin,” Disney+’s “Agatha All Along,” and Warner Bros.’ upcoming sequel “Joker: Folie \u00e0 Deux.” Sony is also joining the fray with Marvel adaptations like “Venom: The Last Dance” and “Kraven the Hunter.”<\/p>\n Bane has \u2063a storied history in DC adaptations.\u200d Tom Hardy’s portrayal in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises” remains iconic, showcasing Bane as the masked underworld\u2063 king who \u200dbreaks Batman’s back, mirroring the famous “Knightfall” comic storyline. Bane also\u200c appeared\u200d as a secondary villain in 1997’s “Batman & Robin,” played by professional\u2062 wrestler Robert Swenson, and Shane West\u200d took on the role in Fox’s Batman\u2063 prequel series “Gotham.”<\/p>\n Deathstroke, also known as Slade Wilson, is a superpowered mercenary and a recurring nemesis for Batman. However, he is perhaps best known as a primary villain for the \u200bTeen\u2062 Titans. Joe Manganiello briefly portrayed Deathstroke in a post-credits\u200d scene from\u2064 2017’s “Justice League” and 2021’s “Zack Snyder’s \u200bJustice League.” The character\u2063 has also \u200dbeen brought\u2062 to life by Manu Bennett on the\u200d CW series “Arrow” and Esai Morales on the Max series “Titans.”<\/p>\n Matthew Orton’s career took off with the \u20642018 Nazi hunter thriller “Operation Finale,” starring Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley. \u200dHe\u200b further showcased his talent as a writer and consulting\u2063 producer on the 2022 Marvel Studios\u200c series “Moon Knight.” Orton\u2062 also co-wrote the upcoming thriller “Hostage,” featuring Daisy Ridley and\u2062 Clive Owen.<\/p>\n The decision to focus on Bane and Deathstroke reflects a growing \u200cinterest in exploring the complexities and motivations\u2064 of villains. These characters offer rich narratives that delve into themes of power, vengeance, and morality, providing a\u200d fresh perspective on the superhero genre.<\/p>\n The \u200dshift towards villain-centric stories is not just \u2063a passing trend but a reflection \u200bof the evolving\u2062 tastes of audiences. Viewers are increasingly drawn to multifaceted characters who challenge traditional notions of good and\u2064 evil. This trend is supported by industry studies that highlight\u200c the success of recent villain-led projects, indicating a promising future for such narratives.<\/p>\n As DC Studios embarks\u2063 on this new project, the anticipation is palpable. With Matthew Orton at the helm of the screenplay, fans can\u200d expect a compelling and nuanced portrayal of\u2064 Bane and Deathstroke. This \u200bfilm has the potential\u2063 to redefine the\u2064 superhero \u200bgenre, \u200boffering a deeper exploration of the\u200c characters we \u200blove to hate.<\/p>\n Did you enjoy this article? Share it on your social channels \u200cand let us know your thoughts! Don\u2019t miss out\u200c on the latest\u2063 updates! Follow us on social media to stay informed about the newest releases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DC Studios is bringing Batman villains Bane and Deathstroke to the big screen with a new film penned by Matthew Orton. This trend of villain-centric stories continues with projects like “The Penguin” and “Joker: Folie \u00e0 Deux.” #DCVillains #Batman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10540,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-movie"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10538"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10538\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10540"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/movieetv.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}The rise of villain-centric narratives<\/h2>\n
Bane: The unstoppable force<\/h2>\n
Deathstroke: The master\u2063 tactician<\/h2>\n
Matthew Orton’s journey<\/h2>\n
The future of villain-led stories<\/h2>\n
Industry trends and reflections<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n