Spotify sent the Bat signal, and the Dark Knight appeared on its streaming platform: A new storytelling-driven Batman podcast is scheduled to launch exclusively on Spotify in 2021. A partnership between Spotify, Warner Bros, and DC Comics , the scripted series is being written and executive produced by David S. Goyer, who was also the screenwriter behind Batman Begins, the Blade trilogy, Man of Steel, and Batman v Superman. by Christopher Nolan. So to say that he's the right guy for the job is a bit of an understatement. “I've been a fan of narrative podcasts for a while and was looking for the right story; Going back to Batman seems like the perfect opportunity,” Goyer said. "We'll use the unique benefits of audio to uncover the most gruesome members of the Dark Knight's Thieves' Gallery."
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While specific details remain scarce, Spotify said that "the series will explore the darker aspects of Bruce Wayne's psychology." Which, to be fair, looks like almost every modern version of the Caped Crusader. Scheduled to land in 2021, fans can sign up for updates on the series by clicking here. Spotify has invested heavily in original podcast material in recent months, and the streaming service sees it as a key subscription driver for years to come. He spent €100 million to secure the exclusive licensing rights to Joe Rogan's podcast, which is already giving him headaches, according to Vulture. Main rival Amazon, with its Audible platform, has gone with a much funnier and (possibly) less problematic podcaster: the fictional, goofy British broadcaster Alan Partridge (played by Steve Coogan), who is currently drawing criticism. rave reviews for her From the Oasthouse podcast. As for DC Comics, it puts one of its biggest stars at the center of an increasingly popular narrative format, where it's already catching up with rival Marvel, which has already caught up with story-driven podcasts. based on his Wolverine and Fantastic. Four properties.