Batman’s sidekick Robin to be gender-flipped in upcoming film?
Batman’s sidekick Robin will reportedly be played by actress Jena MaloneĀ in the upcoming ‘Batman vs Superman’ film.
The sidekick role – briefly filledĀ by Joseph Gordon-Levitt in The Dark Knight Rises – has apparentlyĀ been made female for the reboot, which stars Ben Affleck as Batman opposite Henry Cavill’s Superman.
According to a Detroit newsĀ report, JenaĀ Malone – who was raised by same-sex parents and is a strong equality advocate – was seen on the film’s set in the city.
The Hunger Games star has fuelledĀ speculation of her casting,Ā after she revealed that she had dyed her hair red for aĀ role.
In the comic book universe, the role of Robin has been filledĀ by many different characters, with a female Robin – the red-haired Carrie Kelley – introduced in the 1980s.
Jena Malone was raised by her mother Debbie Malone and her female partner, though the pair have since split.
She said previously: “I grew up with two mums. They were lovers until I was nine. Then they split up. I was the product of a one-night stand. But I met my father once when I was four.
“He lives somewhere in Reno. The thing is, I had two loving parents. Love in any shape or form is a beautiful thing. I didn’t grow up missing my father.”
