The new DCU is about to break wide open with James Gunn’s Superman releasing later this year. That being said, DC’s most popular hero is still Batman. The Dark Knight hasn’t been cast in the new shared universe yet. This has only caused fans to speculate about who could possibly put on the cowl next. That’s all the while we anxiously wait for Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II to start filming. However, if you’re craving some new live-action Batman material, you’ll find it in the most unlikely of places, as State Farm just released a humorous commercial starring Jason Bateman (Carry-On).
Now Bateman isn’t playing The Caped Crusader. He’s actually a new vigilante named “Bateman” trying his best to protect the streets of Gotham against Batman’s best wishes. The extended commercial, titled “Batman vs. Bateman”, sees the actor taking on popular DC villains like The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, Catwoman and Poison Ivy. Alongside Bateman, the cast includes Sza, Kai Cenat and Jordan Howlett, aka Jordan the Stallion, as Commissioner James Gordon. Also, of course, you wouldn’t have a State Farm ad without Jake, played by Kevin Miles. He can be seen helping Batman on his quest for vengeance. Bateman, on the other hand, is having trouble getting around on his scooter and setting off booby traps.
The Dark Knight Returns to the Big Screen
Sadly, Batman won’t be getting another film of his own until at least 2027. The Batman Part II, which takes place in a separate universe from Gunn’s DCU, is set to release on October 1, 2027. Story details are being kept locked up tight in the Batcave, but this second part will see Robert Pattinson return as the brooding hero. The film is chronologically after the events of The Penguin. This limited-series debuted on HBO late last year to a ton of critical praise. The DCU’s Batman is also one of the biggest question marks going forward for the brand. Andy Muschietti is loosely attached to direct Batman: The Brave and the Bold. This DCU film will see a seasoned Dark Knight train his son Damien Wayne to be the next Robin, just like the “Son of Batman” storyline in the comics. This highly-anticipated version of the character did make a brief cameo in Creature Commandos Season 1, but it was only in a quick silhouette shot. Brave and the Bold, unlike other projects like Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Clayface, currently doesn’t have a release date. That’s why, while we wait for more news on The Batman and Gunn’s universe, it’s great to have fun live-action bits like this new State Farm commercial to hold us over. Something that’s very reminiscent of the Batman OnStar ads of the late 90s and early 2000s.
Where Can You Stream Batman?
Most of Batman’s rich cinematic history, like Batman (1989) and Batman Begins, is streaming on Max. Before your next battle in Gotham starts, you can watch State Farm’s humorous Batman vs. Bateman commercial below.
Source: State Farm
