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Despite severe backlash, James Gunn’s DC Studios is working diligently to launch the new DCU. Fan discussions and speculations are rampant, and recently, discussions on X centered around the possibility of reintroducing Robin into the DCU after being killed off in the DCEU. Robin had previously been portrayed in live-action films by Chris O’Donnell and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
In a later interview, Zack Snyder confirmed that the DCEU Robin’s identity is Richard “Dick” Grayson. According to DC Comics, Dick Grayson moved on from being Batman’s sidekick and adopted the independent superhero identity, Nightwing. Interestingly, this Robin incarnation was prominently featured in the HBO series,Titans, played by Brenton Thwaites.
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Fans Speculate Brenton Thwaites As Nightwing In James Gunn’s DCU
Brenton Thwaites, who previously appeared inPirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Talesas Will Turner’s son Henry, played the leader of the teen superhero team inTitans. In the first season of the series, Dick Grayson sought to step out of Batman’s shadow and distance himself from the Robin identity. By the second season, he fully embraced the identity of Nightwing and trained a new team of Titans.
The series ended after four seasons, with the later seasons declining in quality. However, fans on X have rekindled their interest in the character, hoping to see Brenton Thwaites reprise the character in the DCU. One account, @blurayangel, ignited discussions by seeking opinions about the actor and character, as he wrote:
How would you feel if Brenton Thwaites stayed as Nightwing in James Gunn’s DC universe?pic.twitter.com/YZnuCsXWnT
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel)July 14, 2025
Surprisingly, fan responses were largely positive and in favor of the actor. In previous portrayals of Robin, whileChris O’Donnell’s performance received mixed responses from the audience,Joseph Gordon-Levittnever had the opportunity to fully assume his Robin identity. Interestingly, there was a point whereLeonardo DiCapriowas also considered for the role.
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Brendon Thwaites Gets The Thumbs-Up From The Fans
Although it’s highly unlikely forJames Gunnto concede to such fan demands, Brenton Thwaites has become a popular choice for DCU’s Nightwing among fans. It is unclear whether the character will appear in the first Batman film of the new franchise,The Brave and the Bold. While fans are excited about the prospect, they pointed out the need for a new suit and better writing, two things the character lacked inTitans. Some fans shared their thoughts:
I liked him as Nightwing. Get him a better suit and I’m gucci tbh.
— 𐌊𐌉𐌍Ᏽ 𐌁’𐌂𐋅𐌀𐌋𐌋𐌀 (@kingbchalla)July 09, 2025
He was good. Best part of the show by far.
— Honestly Reckless- AKA Dave (@henrydavidmoses)July 12, 2025
That would be the DREAM
— sabrina 🦇 @ NYCC (@nightwaynes)July 10, 2025
He’s too good for Gunn
— Samuel Jones (@Helsingdemon1)June 19, 2025
Actor is good but definitely need to write home better and I’d like a suit a bit more similar to the current Tom Taylor run
— Joshuwa Shelton (@Jashforlife96)August 24, 2025
Fine. He was great. Better writing and production he’ll be greater
— Liam (@Coachable_)August 23, 2025
The first film in the DCU,Superman: Legacy, helmed by James Gunn himself, is scheduled for release in 2025.Andy Muschietti, the director ofThe Flash, has been brought in to direct theBatmanfilm. It is now up to Gunn and Muschietti to decide the fate of Robin / Nightwing in the DCU.
Fans unfamiliar with the Nightwing character, and Brandon Thwaites, can form their opinions after streamingTitanson Max.
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