As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for detective stories and a deep-rooted love for Batman, I find myself intrigued by Jeffrey Wright’s choice for the next villain in Matt Reeves’ The Batman saga – James Gordon Jr. Having been immersed in the world of comics since the dawn of my film criticism career, I must admit that this lesser-known rogue has always piqued my interest.
In the process of crafting the script for “The Batman: Part II,” fans are curious about which iconic villain Matt Reeves might choose, possibly Scarecrow or the Court of Owls. However, if left to Jeffrey Wright, who plays James Gordon in the film, the sequel could introduce an unseen villain, one that has yet to be portrayed in live-action. In a discussion with The Movie Dweeb about “The Agency,” Wright hinted at his reentry into the “The Batman” universe, expressing his desire for the sequel to feature James Gordon Jr., the psychopathic offspring of Gotham’s esteemed commissioner, as the antagonist.
When asked which villain from Batman’s rogue gallery he would prefer to face as James Gordon in Reeves’ Batman Epic Crime Saga, Wright initially paused, considering the abundance of options. However, an intriguing thought crossed his mind: “Interestingly enough, Gordon himself has a son who takes a turn for the worse. That could be an interesting scenario.
It’s plausible that Wright had pondered over this option previously, given his mention of having “some thoughts, or perhaps just one thought” regarding who could portray Gordon’s son within Reeves’ universe. Regrettably, Wright vowed to disclose his ideal casting choice once the recording stopped, leaving us in suspense about whom he believes would be the ideal actor for James Gordon Jr. in this universe.
Who Is DC Comics’ James Gordon Jr.?
Known generally as J.J. Gordon, James Gordon Jr., was initially introduced in the 1987 comic ‘Batman: Year One’. In this work by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli, we follow young Gordon moving with his family to Gotham City, where his commitment to law made him a marked man by local mobsters. A significant event in their relationship is when Batman rescues baby J.J. from being tossed off a bridge, shaping the bond between Gordon and the Dark Knight. Post ‘Year One’, DC Comics seldom acknowledged J.J., until 2011 when writer Scott Snyder transformed him from a supporting character into a fully-developed villain.
The 24-year span from when young James Jr. first appeared to his maturity provided Snyder with ample time to develop a detailed backstory for his character’s transformation into darkness. Throughout his work on both Detective Comics and Batman, Snyder unveiled that James Jr. displayed signs of psychopathic behavior since his childhood, such as harming animals and being suspected in a friend’s disappearance.
James Gordon Jr., in Batman’s rogues gallery, is unique due to his relentless pursuit of proving empathy as a vulnerability. Unlike other villains who seek power or wealth, his actions are driven by a questionable philosophical belief. He considers his psychopathic tendencies as a strength and intends to spread this condition among others. His most chilling plan revolved around creating a drug designed to transform Gotham’s future generations into psychopaths like himself. By studying the blueprint of an anti-psychopathy medication, he developed a serum that boosted antisocial behaviors and aimed to contaminate baby formula factories throughout Gotham.
J.J. Gordon would be a good choice for the Batman Epic Crime Saga because the character is a brilliant and methodical psychopath who operates in the shadows, an approach that has nothing to do with the theatricalities of other Batman villains. His cold and calculated nature means Batman can only take him down by honing his detective skills, which is, not coincidentally, the preferred mode of Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight. That’s the kind of criminal that would make sense in Reeves’ grounded version of Gotham City, so Wright might be on to something when he suggests J.J. Gordon for the sequels.
The Batman: Part II is expected to hit theaters on October 2nd, 2026.
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2024-11-29 22:12