The showrunner of The Penguin has weighed in on a credible theory about the character Dr. Julian Rush, who could be The Scarecrow. Fans can put an end to the speculation.
The series The Penguinderived from the film The Batman and which won Colin Farrell a Golden Globe, has long since ended. But it continues to fuel theories about the universe constructed by Matt Reeves, who is preparing The Batman 2 (expected for 2027) and could give the green light to other adaptations (a season 2 for The PenguinFor example).
One of them concerns a secondary character, linked to the revelation Sofia Falcone. The latter is followed by Dr. Julian Rush (Theo Rossi), a psychiatrist whom she meets during her internment in Arkham Asylum. He will continue to follow her long after, developing a fascination and feelings for her who seeks revenge, to the point of lending her assistance in the world of crime.
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A detail concerning Dr. Julian Rush suggested that he could occupy a completely different role: that of The Scarecrow, the big villain of the Batman universe. A guess that showrunner Lauren LeFranc ended up responding to.
Warning, this article contains some spoilers about the series The Penguin.
Is there The Scarecrow in The Batman?
In episode 4 of the series The Penguina scene caught the attention of Batman fans. It takes place in the office of Dr. Julian Rush. The most observant were able to notice, in the background, two elements that could link him to The Scarecrow: a mask with a frightening design and a glove with claws, two pieces of costume that recall the villain known for sowing fear among people. others.
This track is fueled by the profession of Dr. Julian Rush, psychiatrist, therefore supposedly a specialist in the human mind. In the comics, Scarecrow is actually Jonathan Crane, a doctor of psychology obsessed with human phobias. The parallel is quickly found. We will also recall that in the Batman trilogy directed by Christopher Nolan, The Scarecrow, played by Cillian Murphy, is also a psychiatrist in Arkham – like Julian Rush.
As a bonus, Julian Rush sometimes exhibits suspicious behavior and reactions worthy of a psychopath. He is thus not afraid to follow Sofia Falcone in her murderous madness and her impulses, even though he is supposed to treat her and accompany her towards recovery. In short, imagining him taking on the role of The Scarecrow, with an alias different from that of the comics, is entirely plausible. Except that this is not the case, said Lauren LeFranc in the columns of ScreenRant January 6 — “ I can confirm that he is not the Scarecrow ».
How can we explain, then, the presence of the suit in his office? Several possibilities are possible: he recovered it as a trophy while taking care of Jonathan Crane; it’s just a nod to the Batman universe (psychiatry category); or he is indeed a villain inspired by The Scarecrow, but who is not The Scarecrow.
Source: www.numerama.com
