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Samuel George Claflin (born 27 June, 1986) is an English actor. After graduating from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2009, he began his acting career on television and had his first film role as Philip Swift in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011). Claflin gained wider recognition for playing Finnick Odair in The Hunger Games film series (2013–2015) and for his starring role in the romantic comedy Me Before You (2016). He has since portrayed Oswald Mosley in the television series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) and Mycroft Holmes in the mystery film Enola Holmes (2020). In 2023, Claflin played Billy Dunne in Daisy Jones & The Six. Based on the book of the same name, it follows the story of a rock band in the 1970s, and premiered on Amazon Prime Video on March 3, 2023.
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.
