HBO possibly considering a Batman The Animated Series Revival

[JAG2045]

According to Batman-News HBO are possibly considering a revival of Batman: The Animated Series :-

On the latest episode of Fatman Beyond, co-hosts Kevin Smith (Clerks, Masters of the Universe: Revelation) and Marc Bernardin (Castle Rock) both had news to share that HBO Max is looking into a revival of Batman: The Animated Series.

While Bernardin was the one to initiate the discussion with second-hand information, Smith interjected that he had heard it previously from a proven source.

From the sounds of the information, the project is still in the very earliest days, and there are no indications of any contracts being signed with any cast or crew from the original series as of yet.

https://batman-news.com/2021/01/19/b...evival-report/

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/...K901Ln9LWbUu-w

There's no indication if the revival will add in story elements from the recent "Batman: The Adventure Continues" comics featuring Red Hood, Deathstroke & Azrael being added to the DCAU

As it says this possible project is in the very early stages (if at all) although if the show does return several cast members would have to be recast:
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (Alfred)
Bob Hastings (Commissioner Gordon)
Roddy McDowall (The Mad Hatter)
Michael Ansara (Mr Freeze)
John Vernon (Rupert Thorne)
Brock Peters (Lucius Fox)
Lloyd Bochner (Mayor Hill)
Have all passed away, although that's not to say recast's are not possible (Batgirl, Tim Drake, Killer Croc, Bane, Scarecrow and Penguin were all recast at various points in the DCAU).

Ironically they could conceivably get Clive Revill (the original voice of Alfred) back to voice the character due to the passing of Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

What's everyone's thoughts of a possible revival of BTAS if it happens?

[prepmaster]

So we are gonna get Mr "My Wife" Freeze over and over again?

[Jackalope89]

Dedicate an episode or two to a quick recap of events prior, toss the BabsxBruce thing (it was wildly unpopular than, and it has only gotten worse), rename "Tim" to the character he was supposed to be (Jason, and you all know it), include cameos from members of the Justice League every so often.

[FBarnhill]

Andy Serkis for Mad Hatter. He’s already played a Roddy character before.

[Frontier]

If The Adventure Continues and subsequent DCAU revivals are any indication...I think we would be better off just letting this universe rest. I just don't think you can quite capture the magic again.

[JBatmanFan05]

If The Adventure Continues and subsequent DCAU revivals are any indication...I think we would be better off just letting this universe rest. I just don't think you can quite capture the magic again.

It's sad for me that I have to agree with this.

BTAS should not return unless the standards and effort (and budget) from DC and DCAU revivals improve dramatically.

[Vordan]

If The Adventure Continues and subsequent DCAU revivals are any indication...I think we would be better off just letting this universe rest. I just don't think you can quite capture the magic again.

Yeah this. That time is past. Timm is nowhere near as good as he used to be, and honestly is there even any stories left that they’d want to tell? The DCAU was tied up pretty damn conclusively. Also Conroy and Hamill are both really starting to show their ages voice wise.