share 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DC Studios is currently developing a potential new movie that will spotlight two iconic Batman supervillains, Bane and Deathstroke (aka Slade Wilson). According to The Hollywood Reporter , the project is still in its formative stages, with Captain America: Brave New World scribe Matthew Orton assigned to pen the script. Orton, who has previously contributed to Disney+ and Marvel’s Moon Knight and the Hilton Pelser-led Devil’s Peak , brings a rich background in dramatic comic book-centric storytelling to the DC universe.
Bane While specific details about the plot remain under wraps, the film is described as a team-up between the two villains, both of whom have a storied history within the DC live-action universe. Bane made his cinematic debut in 1997’s Batman & Robin and gained significant notoriety as the main antagonist in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Night Rises , played by Tom Hardy. Deathstroke has been featured in various DC adaptations, including the 2018 Titans show and a cameo in 2017’s Justice League , portrayed by Joe Manganiello.
Advertisement ▼ The potential inclusion of this Bane and Deathstroke narrative within the restructured DC Universe, spearheaded by co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, raises questions about its connection to the ongoing DC continuity. Given the duo’s involvement, it’s possible this film could integrate into the broader DC storyline, or perhaps mark another exploration under the Elseworlds banner, which .