It is, honestly, kind of hard to imagine how you’d incorporate Robin into a version of Gotham City as grounded as The Batman ‘s in any case. Reeves made it clear in his first film that he likes keeping his heroes close to human—there’s a reason the “final boss” of The Batman is,

James Gunn is shutting down rumors about Robin appearing in “The Batman Part II.” After fan speculation spread online that the Boy Wonder would appear in Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated sequel, Gunn took to Threads on Friday to set the record straight.

As production on The Batman Part II prepares to get underway next year, James Gunn is battling more online fan speculation. The DC Studios boss took to social media on Friday to dispel a rumor that the Dark Knight’s orphaned sidekick Robin (aka Dick Grayson) will make his debut in Matt Reeves‘ upcoming sequel.