Why do you think it's likely they will come up with a new costume for Robin when Batman's is still looking similar to his usual self?
I don't understand that you want it either. Do you have problems with the way it looks? The colors?
What we deserve is to get proof that the actual Robin suit can and will work in a big screen live action film.
You might see that as a big challenge to overcome but it's not the case, not anymore. CBMs have come a long way the last 20 years. Even more so the last 5-10.
Just go with the right fabrics and materials.
We've seen Wonder Woman and Aquaman wear their historic comic book costumes.
Look at Marve tool! They did Spider-Man and Captain America.
All of them are awesome.
Next up in line is Hawkman.
And yet you somehow see Robin's tights as too cheesy?
Come on! If it's done completely right, the classic design is going look great onscreen as the same time as it makes sense within the story. You already know that, right?
Robin is an iconic character.
It's not required to change the costume into something completely different. For what reason would that be done?
To make the character look edgy for a brief moment in history, before the suit goes back to the design it used to have? Whatever outfit they come up with that doesn't remind us of Robin, won't be long-lived. And then everybody involved with the Reeves trilogy are going to understand they screwed up the sidekick.
Why experiment with his classic image as a part of an experiment that won't last, anyway?
They did that with Superman in the comic books once. I think it was late 90s. And it was a failure.
This is a casting thread so we straying too much from topic now.
I can add that the chosen actor (whoever that is) should be able to have the real Robin costume and look like the actual sidekick. He needs to wear it, or else it will be a big disservice to both fans and the character.
There's always the chance to go for a new thing in an actor that doesn't look like Dick Grayson (I'll get back to that another time). Or to do something different with the character, as live action Titans did. But the suit has to stay!
Titans also proved that it works within an edgy world.
Think about how terrible it will be if the sidekick's outfit was altered too much from the real thing, resulting in a similar (visual) abomination that's the new Riddler.
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First off, we may butt heads on this because you think Dano's Riddler design is an abomination but I think it looks fantastic. I had no problem with a suit and tie, if the colours were a bit muted (no bowler hat or cane), which is what I expected Nolan's Riddler to be like. But this is a serial killer hiding his identity and being meticulous while committing murders. So the Zodiac look fits like a glove. It's all about context.
When was the last time Batman wore tights in a movie? So why do you expect Robin to wear tights? It's ridiculous and will never happen in this trilogy. I don't mind him starting out with knee pads, domino mask and hood over his head. Until he gets injured, the kid learns the hard way and starts using what Battinson wears for pants. Something like Snyder's Robin suit that was on display is fine by me. He needs armour. The colours won't be bright either.
Don't get me started on how much I hate Marvel's latest Spider-Man suits. Ugh. Raimi's Spidey suit is the only one I love. Different argument though.
I'm fully expecting Robin to have something close to Batman in this movie but different colours. Yes, Robin's tights are cheesy lol. You think Robin's classic design will work for this story? Haha how? Please do explain.
Superman is also iconic. That doesn't mean his underwear over the tights will work today. Which is why Snyder made the smartest decision he ever made in his life, and took them off Superman in Man of Steel. Batman doesn't need a yellow symbol on his chest or blue or white eyes just because "it's classic bro". Some things just don't work in live-action. Especially in a modern world and/or a tougher grittier city/tone.
I guess it just depends on what Robin suits you're thinking of. Why does his first suit have to evolve to the classic one that you love? Why is that a requirement here? Lol just say you're a purist and move on. A lot of us aren't, and feel like Robin can be updated for whatever context and universe they see fit. How do you know it will be a disservice or that fans will turn on Reeves? Open your mind and wait until you see it, new ideas or not.
Show me some pics of Robin that you'd like to see the actor wear.