DC Studios' "Dynamic Duo" Casts Robins Mason Thames and Logan Kim, Sets September 2028 Release

DC Studios is expanding its animated slate with "Dynamic Duo," a Gotham City-set feature film that has cast Mason Thames and Logan Kim to voice the pivotal characters Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, respectively. The film is slated for a theatrical release on September 22, 2028. Mason Thames, who gained recognition for his role in Scott Derrickson's horror film "The Black Phone," will lend his voice to Dick Grayson. In the established DC Comics lore, Dick Grayson is the first Robin, adopted by Bruce Wayne after his parents' death, and later evolves into the vigilante Nightwing. Logan Kim, previously seen in "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," will portray Jason Todd, the second character to assume the mantle of Robin. Jason Todd's comic book history is marked by a more tumultuous relationship with Batman and a tragic demise, leading to his resurrection as the anti-hero Red Hood.

"Dynamic Duo" is being produced by the unionized animation studio Swaybox Studios, known for its innovative "Momo animation" (Motion on Motion) technique, which artfully blends CGI, practical stop-motion, and live-action performance capture. This unique approach promises a visually distinctive experience for the animated feature. The film is a collaborative effort, co-produced by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Matt Reeves' production company 6th and Idaho, and DC Studios itself. Arthur Mintz, a co-founder of Swaybox Studios, is at the helm as director.

Despite the involvement of Matt Reeves, the acclaimed director behind "The Batman" starring Robert Pattinson, "Dynamic Duo" is reportedly not set within the continuity of that live-action franchise. This distinction allows for a fresh narrative exploration of the characters. The film is expected to diverge from established comic book canon by presenting Dick Grayson and Jason Todd as childhood friends and orphans whose lives are shaped by destiny. While Grayson is eventually taken in by Bruce Wayne, Todd's path leads him to join the criminal organization known as the Red Hood Gang. Adding to the intrigue, Lee Pace, known for his roles in "Pushing Daisies" and the "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchise, has been cast as "Red Hood One," and veteran actor Steve Buscemi, recognized for his work in "Reservoir Dogs" and "Boardwalk Empire," will voice "Red Hood Two." The Red Hood Gang's origins in the comics are often intertwined with the emergence of Batman's arch-nemesis, the Joker, suggesting potential thematic connections within the film's narrative.