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William James "Willem" Dafoe (born July 22, 1955) is an American actor. Known for his prolific career portraying diverse roles in both mainstream and arthouse films, he is the recipient of various accolades, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor as well as nominations for four Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, four Golden Globe Awards, four Critics' Choice Movie Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has frequently collaborated with filmmakers Paul Schrader, Abel Ferrara, Lars von Trier, Julian Schnabel, Wes Anderson, and Robert Eggers. Dafoe was a founding member of experimental theatre company The Wooster Group. He made his film debut with an uncredited role in Heaven's Gate (1980). Dafoe's early career includes credits for The Loveless (1982), Streets of Fire (1984), and To Live and Die in L.A. (1985). He earned his first Academy Award nomination for the war drama Platoon (1986), followed by nominations for his roles in Shadow of the Vampire (2000), The Florida Project (2017), and the Vincent van Gogh biopic At Eternity's Gate (2018). He also gained acclaim and wide recognition for his roles as Jesus Christ in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) and as the supervillain Norman Osborn in the superhero film Spider-Man (2002), a role he reprised in its sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). His other film appearance include roles in Mississippi Burning (1988), Born on the Fourth of July (1989), Wild at Heart (1990), Light Sleeper (1992), Body of Evidence (1993), Clear and Present Danger (1994), The English Patient (1996), Affliction (1997), New Rose Hotel(1998), Existenz (1999), The Boondock Saints (1999), American Psycho (2000), Auto Focus (2002), Finding Nemo (2003), The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004), Inside Man (2006), Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007), Antichrist (2009), Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009), Nymphomaniac (2013), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), John Wick (2014), The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Aquaman (2018), The Lighthouse (2019), Nightmare Alley (2021), Poor Things (2023), and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
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.
