Robert Pattinson‘s Batman Almost Made a Surprise Appearance in ‘The Sandman‘s’ Series Finale

Los Angeles, CA – August 14, 2024 – A cameo appearance by Robert Pattinson’s Batman was seriously considered for the final episode of Netflix’s critically acclaimed series, The Sandman, showrunner Allan Heinberg revealed this week. The potential inclusion of the Dark Knight, specifically the iteration portrayed by Pattinson in the 2022 film The batman, was discussed during post-production of the show’s second and final season.

The finale, which aired august 11th, featured a notable funeral scene.Heinberg told ComicBookMovie.com, “We talked about it: ‘Will Robert Pattinson come to the funeral?’ We discussed that briefly, but only briefly.”

This potential cameo stems from the comic book source material, The Sandman by Neil Gaiman, where numerous DC Universe characters attend the funeral. The comics depict both Batman and Clark Kent/Superman in attendance.Though, the ongoing restructuring of the DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran, and the uncertainty surrounding the future of batman portrayals, likely contributed to the decision to forgo the cameo.

The Sandman, based on gaiman’s award-winning comic series published by DC Comics (Vertigo imprint), concluded its run on Netflix after two seasons. The show, starring Tom Sturridge as dream, has been praised for its faithful adaptation and visual style. The funeral scene in question honored the character of Hob Gadling, a mortal friend of Dream who lived for centuries.

The consideration of pattinson’s Batman highlights the complex landscape of DC’s interconnected universe. With multiple Batman actors having portrayed the character in recent years – including Ben Affleck, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Michael Keaton – integrating different versions into a single narrative presents significant creative and logistical challenges. The current DC Universe plans, announced in January 2023, aim to streamline continuity, but the timing of The Sandman‘s finale created a unique situation.

About The Sandman: The Netflix series, executive produced by Neil gaiman, David S. Goyer, and Robert Downey Jr., garnered a 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show was filmed primarily in the UK, with locations including Windsor Great Park and various past estates standing in for the Dreaming.