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David John Franco (born June 12, 1985) is an American actor and filmmaker. He began his career with small roles in films such as Superbad(2007) and Charlie St. Cloud (2010). Following a starring role in the final season of the comedy series Scrubs (2009–2010), Franco had his film breakthrough with a supporting role in the buddy comedy film 21 Jump Street (2012). Franco has also starred in Fright Night (2011), Now You See Me (2013) and its sequel Now You See Me 2 (2016), Neighbors (2014) and its sequel Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Nerve (2016), The Disaster Artist (2017), and Day Shift (2022). In 2020, he made his directorial debut with The Rental, starring his wife Alison Brie. Description above from the Wikipedia article Dave Franco, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Set in his 14th year as Gotham’s protector, Batman grapples with the psychological toll of his mission. Following the events of “Man of Tomorrow,” Gotham descends into chaos as Deathstroke orchestrates a breakout at Arkham Asylum, freeing notorious villains like The Joker, Penguin, and Two-Face. With crime surging, Bruce Wayne realizes he needs help and recruits Dick Grayson, now Nightwing, to restore order. Their partnership is fraught with tension as Bruce struggles to trust Dick fully, haunted by past failures, particularly the loss of Jason Todd. As they track down the escaped rogues, psychological warfare intensifies, and Batman’s mental state deteriorates, plagued by hallucinations of Jason. Meanwhile, Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) enters the fray, eager to prove herself. Bruce’s protective instincts clash with her desire to fight, leading to a heated confrontation. In a climactic stormy battle, Batman, Nightwing, and Batgirl unite against Deathstroke, showcasing their growth as a team. They manage to overcome the assassin, solidifying their roles as Gotham’s new guardians. In the aftermath, Batman acknowledges the importance of mentorship, vowing to train Nightwing and Batgirl. Post Credits: Lex Luthor meets with Deathstroke in a dimly lit warehouse, discussing plans to form a new alliance against Batman and the Justice League, hinting at future threats and the escalating conflict.
