Batman Beyond: Year One is a 2024 American superhero fan film written, co-produced, and directed by Michael Yu. It stars Ryan Potter as Terry McGinnis / Batman, alongside Isabelle Hahn, Fiona Dorn, Justin Vancho, and Koki Tomlinson.
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| Directed by | Michael Yu |
| Screenplay by | Michael Yu |
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| Cinematography | Ian Hussey |
| Edited by | Kevin Hickman |
| Music by | Alexander Arntzen |
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| Distributed by | YouTube |
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Running time | 14 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $54,622 |
Premise
editUnder the supervision of a now-retired Bruce Wayne, high schooler Terry McGinnis balances crime fighting and budding relationships in a futuristic Neo Gotham City.
Cast
edit- Ryan Potter as Terry McGinnis / Batman
- Isabelle Hahn as Melanie Walker / Ten
- Justin Vancho as Spike
- Fiona Dorn as Dottie
- D.Y. Sao as Flush Gang Henchman
- Erin-Elizabeth Miller as Young Woman
- Koki Tomlinson as Jack Walker
An uncredited Roger Craig Smith voices Bruce Wayne.
Production
editIn December 2023, a Batman Beyond fan film titled Batman Beyond: Year One was being developed, with Michael Yu writing, co-producing, and directing the film, with Ryan Potter cast as Terry McGinnis / Batman. Potter previously portrayed Gar Logan / Beast Boy / Changeling in the HBO Max television series Titans (2018-2023).[1] In October 2024, during Los Angeles Comic Con, additional casting was revealed, including Isabelle Hahn as Melanie Walker, Fiona Dorn as Dottie, Justin Vancho as Spike, and Koki Tomlinson as Jack Walker, with the story taking inspiration from the pilot episode of Batman Beyond.[2]
Release
editBatman Beyond: Year One was crowdfunded through Indiegogo and was released on YouTube on November 16, 2024.[3]
References
edit- ^ Bradley, Ollie (December 31, 2023). "Batman Beyond Fan Trailer Hypes The Perfect Replacement For Michael Keaton's Lost DCEU Movie". Screen Rant. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ Jennings, Collier (October 8, 2024). "LA Comic Con: 'Batman Beyond: Year One' delivered the Terry McGinnis tale fans were waiting for". Aipt Comics. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
- ^ Dick, Jeremy (October 21, 2024). "Titans Star Ryan Potter Is Terry McGinnis in Batman Beyond Fan Film Trailer". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved November 8, 2024.