Overview

• In a new Collider interview, Wright called the reaction to his casting “so f—ing racist and stupid,” saying objections ignore how the films evolve with society.
• He said his portrayal preserves Gordon’s core traits from the comics while updating the character for a noir world inspired by 1970s New York City.
• Wright became the first Black actor to play Jim Gordon on the big screen in 2022’s The Batman.
• The Batman: Part II has a completed script, Wright is set to return, and Warner Bros. has dated the sequel for October 1, 2027.
• Filming is planned for spring 2026, and DC Studios chief James Gunn urged fans to be patient about the timeline.