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Geek Vibes Nation
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Lost Shot At Playing Batman In A Flashpoint Movie
When Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice hit theaters in 2016, fans were intrigued—and a bit puzzled—by the casting of Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lauren Cohan as Thomas and Martha Wayne. These were big-name actors, known for gritty roles in projects like The Walking Dead , yet their screen time was limited to a brief, tragic flashback. Almost immediately, speculation swirled: was this a sneaky setup for a future Flashpoint film, with Morgan stepping into the cowl as a darker, alternate-universe Batman? Fast forward nearly a decade, and those fan theories have been both validated and dashed. In a recent interview on the Den of Geek YouTube channel, Morgan, alongside Cohan, confirmed that there were plans for him to play Thomas Wayne as Batman in a Flashpoint adaptation. Sadly, the project never materialized, leaving fans to mourn yet another missed opportunity in Zack Snyder's DC Universe. A Tease That Sparked Hope The Flashpoint storyline, based on the 2011 DC Comics event, flips the Batman mythos on its head. In this alternate timeline, it's Thomas Wayne, not Bruce, who becomes Batman after a tragedy reshapes the Wayne family. Morgan's casting in Batman v Superman seemed like perfect foreshadowing. Fans imagined him as a grizzled, morally complex Batman, a role that would've leaned into his knack for intense, layered characters like Negan in The Walking Dead . Cohan as a twisted Martha Wayne—potentially the Joker in this universe—only fueled the excitement. But as the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) evolved, those dreams fizzled. The 2023 Flash movie, while loosely inspired by Flashpoint , sidelined Thomas Wayne entirely, opting instead to bring back Michael Keaton as Batman. Many assumed Snyder had simply tossed Morgan and Cohan into Batman v Superman as a favor to old pals, with no bigger plan in mind. More on The Flash. Photo Credit: DC Comics Morgan Confirms the Scrapped Plan Turns out, the fans were onto something. While promoting The Walking Dead: Dead City , Morgan dropped a bombshell during the Den of Geek interview. He revealed that Snyder had indeed envisioned a Flashpoint film where Thomas and Martha Wayne would play 'a much bigger role.' 'Truthfully, Zack was gonna do more movies,' Morgan said. 'And I think there was a time when Flashpoint Batman would have seen these two characters in a much bigger role. And that was part of the Zack world of all of it, and then I never got a chance to do that, unfortunately.' The collapse of this project ties directly to Snyder's gradual exit from the DCEU. After creative differences and personal challenges, Snyder stepped away from Justice League , and his broader vision for the DC Universe—including films like Flashpoint —was shelved as Warner Bros. pivoted to new directions. Why It Hurts For fans, this revelation stings. Morgan as Thomas Wayne's Batman could've been electric—a chance to see a darker, more vengeful take on the Caped Crusader, clashing with Ben Affleck's weathered Bruce Wayne. The Flashpoint comics are beloved for their bold twists, and Morgan's intensity would've been a perfect fit. Pair that with Cohan's potential as a chaotic Martha/Joker, and you've got a recipe for a game-changing superhero movie. The DCEU's history is littered with what-ifs, from Affleck's unmade Batman solo film to the scrapped Justice League sequels. Morgan's Flashpoint joins that list, a casualty of a franchise that struggled to capitalize on its stellar casting and ambitious ideas. Affleck himself has spoken about his frustrations with the DCEU, particularly the grueling experience of playing Batman, which he detailed in interviews about the physical and creative toll. What's Next for DC? While Morgan's Batman dream didn't pan out, the DC Universe is far from done. Under James Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership, the rebooted DCU is taking shape, with projects like Superman (2025) and The Brave and the Bold on the horizon. Could Morgan still don the cowl in a future multiverse story? Never say never—DC loves its alternate realities, and fans would lose their minds for it. For now, you can revisit Snyder's vision with Zack Snyder's Justice League , streaming on HBO Max. And keep an eye on Morgan and Cohan in The Walking Dead: Dead City , where they're still kicking zombie butt.
Geek Tyrant
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Jeffrey Dean Morgan Confirms He Was Meant to Play Flashpoint Batman in the DCEU — GeekTyrant
There was a point where DC fans held out hope that Jeffrey Dean Morgan would one day play Flashpoint's Batman, and it turns out, it almost happened! Morgan has officially confirmed that he was in line to play the brutal Thomas Wayne version of the Dark Knight in the DCEU. In Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice , Zack Snyder kicked things off with the Wayne murders in Crime Alley and Morgan played Thomas Wayne and Lauren Cohan plays Martha. You don't cast these two die and never see them again. Fans instantly started speculating about Flashpoint and alternate timelines. Thomas as Batman. Martha as Joker. The pieces were all there. In a new interview promoting The Walking Dead: Dead City , Morgan confirmed what many had long suspected: "Truthfully, Zack was gonna do more movies, and I think there was a time when Flashpoint Batman would have seen these two characters in a much bigger role. And that was part of the Zack world of all of it, and then I never got a chance to do that, unfortunately." Snyder had a broader vision, and Flashpoint Batman was part of it. But like so many things in the ever-shifting sands of the DCEU, that vision never materialized. Snyder stepped away and the projects he was developing just faded away. The Flash project was handed off to a rotating door of directors and writers. What we got in the end was a multiverse mashup that leaned into nostalgia, with Michael Keaton returning as Batman and a CGI blur of cameos. Morgan's co-star Lauren Cohan didn't weigh in during the interview, but it's long been rumored that if Morgan's Thomas became Batman, Cohan's Martha would've become a Joker twisted by grief. This was such a wild version of the Batman story. This is now one of those DC 'what ifs' that will sting fans of the DCEU a little more now, knowing how close we were to something potentially wild and different.
Newsweek
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Release Date, Schedule, Where To Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 is the latest spinoff on the zombie-filled TV series. Here's everything you need to know about it, including the release date, episode schedule, and where to watch. Set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 stars Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. They'll navigate a hellish landscape of warring clans, scheming gangsters, and of course, vicious walkers, now more rotted and disgusting than ever. The season also expands on the New Babylon Federation, and the tense relationship between the Croat and the Dama. Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Jeffrey Dean Morgan stars in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 AMC We've got all the info you need on The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, plus the trailer, below. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Release Date The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 premiers May 4 2025 only on AMC and AMC+. Episode one is called Power Equals Power. Here's AMC's official synopsis: "In the war for control of Manhattan, Maggie (Cohan) and Negan (Morgan) find themselves trapped on opposite sides." The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Episode List There are eight episodes in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 and these air weekly. Here's the full episode release schedule. Episode 1: Sunday, May 4, 2025 Episode 2: Sunday, May 11, 2025 Episode 3: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Episode 4: Sunday, May 25, 2025 Episode 5: Sunday, June 1, 2025 Episode 6: Sunday, June 8, 2025 Episode 7: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Episode 8: Sunday, June 22, 2025 Where to Watch The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 While The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 is exclusive to AMC+, you can watch it via your Prime Video subscription. To do so, simply purchase a subscription to AMC+ through Prime Video at an additional $6.99/month (there's also a seven-day free trial). How to Watch The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 on Hulu Another way you can watch The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 is via Hulu + Live TV. That's because the AMC channel comes as part of the Hulu package. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Cast Lauren Cohan reprises her role as Maggie Rhee, with Jeffrey Dean Morgan joining her once again as Negan Smith. Here's a broader look at the cast list. Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan Smith Gaius Charles as Perlie Armstrong Željko Ivanek as The Croat Mahina Napoleon as Ginny Lisa Emery as The Dama Logan Kim as Hershel Rhee Dascha Polanco as Lucia Narvaez Kim Coates as Bruegel How Many The Walking Dead Spinoffs Are There? The Walking Dead: Dead City is the latest spinoff, but there are six in total. Here's the complete list. Fear the Walking Dead Tales of the Walking Dead The Walking Dead: World Beyond The Walking Dead: Dead City The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon What Happened in The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 1 Season one follows Maggie and Negan as they venture into Manhattan to rescue Maggie's son, Hershel. He's being held by an antagonist called The Croat. In the finale, Negan gives up his freedom to save Hershel. However, it's part of The Dama's master plan. She wants to recruit Negan in a civil war against New Babylon. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 Trailer Here's the full The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 trailer. It features gross walkers, epic shots of a ruined NYC, and Negan back in action with his beloved barbed wire baseball bat, Lucille.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Walking Dead' zombies take over Penn Station — while clutching the New York Post
They're dead men walking. On Tuesday, zombies were spotted all over Manhattan – including outside Penn Station, where they were reading issues of The New York Post. They were there as part of a series of pop ups 'taking over' the city to promote Season 2 of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City,' which is set in the Big Apple. The Post exclusively broke the news of these pop ups on Friday. Lauren Cohan, the star and executive producer of the show, exclusively told The Post, 'I'm really excited for fans to see what's in store! This takeover is one of the biggest and most interactive experiences 'The Walking Dead' has ever done, and is the perfect way to kick off the new season.' 8 A walker in Penn Station with the Post on Tuesday. Getty Images for AMC 8 Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC 8 A walker is seen passing out issues of New York Post at Penn Station during The Walking Dead: Dead City NY Takeover on April 29, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for AMC Starring Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City. Cohan and Morgan reprise their roles as Maggie and Negan, respectively, from the original 'The Walking Dead,' which aired from 2010 to 2022. The show is the fifth TV series in 'The Walking Dead' franchise, but it's the first direct sequel. As part of the Season 2 promo, 'walkers,' or zombies, were in various locations on Tuesday between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. They were reading the Post in Penn Station, and handing out special editions titled: 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' 8 Walkers are seen reading New York Post at Penn Station during The Walking Dead: Dead City NY Takeover on April 29, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for AMC 8 Walkers are seen with issues of New York Post at Penn Station during The Walking Dead: Dead City NY Takeover on April 29, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for AMC The walkers also went to PopUpBagels on 7th Avenue, where the first 200 customers can pick-up a free PopUp Bagels three-pack, and they'll also visit the AMC Networks Office. The walkers will then head to the Empire State Building, where they'll meet up with the cast, before making their way to Radio City Music Hall for photo ops. At 7:10 p.m., it will be 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' night at Citi Field. Morgan and Cohan will throw out the first pitch at the New York Mets game when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. There will also be walkers there. 8 Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC 8 A police officer poses with walker at Penn Station during The Walking Dead: Dead City NY Takeover on April 29, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for AMC 8 A walker is seen at Penn Station during The Walking Dead: Dead City NY Takeover on April 29, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for AMC Chief content officer of 'The Walking Dead' universe Scott M. Gimple exclusively told The Post, 'The city belongs to the dead — six scary words from early in the show will come true…. to celebrate 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' returning for more stories in the post-apocalyptic Big Apple.' He added, 'With so many events and opportunities for East Coast fans to connect with the new season of the Dead City, I can't wait to see NYC get TWD'd!' Season 2 of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' premieres May 4 (AMC and AMC+ at 9 p.m.).
New York Post
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
'The Walking Dead: Dead City' to take over Manhattan
They're wanted, dead or alive. The New York Post can exclusively reveal that 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' will have a takeover of Manhattan, with a slew of pop-up events related to the Season 2 premiere (May 4 to AMC and AMC+ at 9 p.m.). The stars like Jeffrey Dean Morgan will also have photo ops with fans. 9 Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC On Sunday, April 27, there will be walkers at the starting line of the Brooklyn half marathon at 7 a.m. in Prospect Park. Walkers are the zombies in 'The Walking Dead' world. AMC Networks will host a post-run activation with giveaways and photo opportunities (also in Prospect Park). Lauren Cohan, the star and executive producer of the show, exclusively told The Post, 'I'm really excited for fans to see what's in store! This takeover is one of the biggest and most interactive experiences 'The Walking Dead' has ever done, and is the perfect way to kick off the new season.' Starring Cohan and Morgan, 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City. Cohan and Morgan reprise their roles as Maggie and Negan from the original 'The Walking Dead,' which aired from 2010 to 2022. The show is the fifth TV series in 'The Walking Dead' franchise, but it's the first direct sequel. 9 Norman Reedus, Gale Ann Hurd, Chris Hardwick, Greg Nicotero, David Alpert, Robert Kirkman, Melissa McBride, Katelyn Nacon, Tom Payne, Lennie James, Andrew Lincoln, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Austin Amelio pose for a selfie during the Comic Con The Walking Dead panel at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on October 7, 2017 in New York City. Jamie McCarthy 9 Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee and Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC Cohan and Morgan will have photo ops with fans at various pop-ups, joined by fellow cast members Gaius Charles, Dascha Polanco, Kim Coates, and chief content officer of 'The Walking Dead' universe Scott M. Gimple. On Monday, April 28, there will be a Rooftop Films Special Advance Screening of the Season 2 premiere, followed by a Q&A with the cast and executive producers (7:30 p.m. at Industry City, 33 35th Street in Brooklyn). Gimple exclusively told the Post, 'The city belongs to the dead — six scary words from early in the show will come true next week to celebrate 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' returning for more stories in the post-apocalyptic Big Apple.' 9 Mahina Anne Marie Napoleon as Ginny and Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC 9 Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan attends the 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Premiere during the 2023 Tribeca Festival at BMCC Theater on June 13, 2023 in New York City. Getty Images for Tribeca Festival He added, 'With so many events and opportunities for East Coast fans to connect with the new season of the Dead City, I can't wait to see NYC get TWD'd!' On Tuesday, April 29, 'Walkers' will take over various New York City locations from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Walkers will be at Penn Station, where they'll be handing out issues of the New York Post with a 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' cover wrap. 9 Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC 9 Lauren Cohan as Maggie Rhee, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC They'll be at PopUpBagels on 7th Avenue, where customers can grab free 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' bagels and schmear, and they'll visit the AMC Networks Office. The walkers will also go to the Empire State Building, where they'll meet up with the cast, and they'll be at Radio City Music Hall for photo ops. That night, at 7:10 p.m., it will be 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' night at Citi Field. Morgan and Cohan will throw out the first pitch at the New York Mets game when they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. 9 Jeffrey Dean Morgan discusses 'The Walking Dead' during The Build Series at AOL HQ on November 30, 2016 in New York City. FilmMagic 9 Lisa Emery as The Dama, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City.' Peter Kramer/AMC There will also be merch giveaways and walkers in the crowd taking photos with fans. Before the game, Mets players will use a replica bat of Lucille during batting practice. Kim Granito, chief marketing officer for AMC Networks, exclusively told The Post, 'New York City is the ultimate backdrop for the return of these fan-favorite characters, and the perfect place to deliver unique 'only in NY' moments for Dead City's massive fandom. From walker sightings and events at iconic locations to fan screenings and cast appearances, we're taking over the Big Apple one bite at a time.' Season 2 of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' premieres on May 4 (9 p.m.) on AMC and AMC+.
