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Amazon has ordered two seasons of the show, which reimagines the world’s greatest detective in a new way, according to producers JJ Abrams and Matt Reeves. Diversity, It was originally ordered by hbo max in 2021, but has been scrapped following the massive merger that created entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery.
A few other shows also got the unfortunate axe, including the Steve Urkel based show Did I Do That for the Holidays: A Steve Urkel Story, and with a show like that, maybe it’s for the best. HBO also got rid of one of Abrams’ other shows: a science fiction one called Odyssey. demimonde,
The new Batman show was meant as a continuation of sorts for the classic batman: the animated series, which aired from 1992 to 1995, and memorably featured Mark Hamill as the Joker. That show was co-produced by Bruce Timm, who will be an executive producer on the new series.
Here’s the logline: “Using cutting-edge animation techniques, this powerful creative partnership will once again set Batman and his iconic rogues’ gallery in an engaging world with refined storytelling, nuanced characters and intense action sequences.”
The show is also a reunion of sorts for Abrams and Reeves, who worked together on the famous WB show Ultimate happiness,
“We are excited to bring this character back, working together to tell gripping new stories in Gotham City,” Abrams and Reeves said in a joint statement following the show’s announcement. “The series will be thrilling, cinematic and evocative of Batman’s noir roots, while diving deeper into the psychology of these iconic characters. We can’t wait to share this new world together.”
We’ll keep you posted on any developments.