The Batman Part II draws significant influence from music artist The Weeknd.
Get ready, Bat-fans! The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, is about to make his acting debut with the upcoming movie, Hurry Up Tomorrow, slated for release in 2025. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, this film stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan in significant roles, but it's the Canadian singer's acting skills we're eagerly waiting to see.
Matt Reeves, director of the 2022s The Batman sequel, has been inspired by The Weeknd's music. In particular, the song "Call Out My Name" played a significant role in shaping the emotional arc of Bruce Wayne in the sequel. Reeves shared, "The Weeknd's 'Call Out My Name' was a big inspiration for what Bruce is dealing with when we see him again"[2][3][4].
While the specifics of how the song's themes are woven into the plot aren't revealed, the mention of heartbreak implies that the movie may delve into themes of loss and introspection, resonating with the melancholic and longing tone of "Call Out My Name"[3]. Fans are already buzzing about this emotional portrayal of Bruce Wayne, jokingly referring to it as the "emo Bruce Wayne era"[3].
However, take this news with a grain of salt. While many credible sources confirm this inspiration, there's a bit of skepticism as some reports might have originated from a parody account[5]. Nonetheless, Matt Reeves has indeed mentioned the influence of The Weeknd's music on the film's approach to Bruce Wayne's character development[3].
The Batman Part II will reunite Robert Pattinson with co-stars Zoe Kravitz and Colin Farrell. Mark your calendars: the movie is set to release on October 1, 2027. It's going to be one emotional ride, Bat-fans!
- The Weeknd, known for his music, has inspired director Matt Reeves in the creation of the emotional arc for Bruce Wayne in the upcoming Batman sequel, The Batman Part II, which US fans are eagerly anticipating in 2027.
- Indiewire reports the director of the 2025 movie Hurry Up Tomorrow, Trey Edward Shults, has also found success in the entertainment world, as The Weeknd will make his acting debut in this film.
- The 2022 single "Call Out My Name" has played a significant role in shaping Bruce Wayne's character development in the 2027 movie, leaving some fans heartbroken, as they take on the "emo Bruce Wayne era" title jokingly.
- The appearance of The Weeknd in Hurry Up Tomorrow is highly anticipated, especially since the project is directed by Shults, who has made a name for himself in the movies-and-tv industry.
- Pti (perhaps an abbreviation for a media outlet like Pitchfork, Vibe, or MTV) might want to cover the emotional themes present in both Hurry Up Tomorrow and The Batman Part II, as both films delve into themes of introspection and heartbreak, much like the music and acting of The Weeknd.
