For the longest, Robin has been a rumored character with the film “The Dark Knight Rises.” With many false rumors popping up–the biggest one being that Joseph Gordon-Levitt would play Batman’s ward–most people have stopped expecting Robin to show up in this final installment. However, comicbook.com has the scoop on what could be a reference to Robin.

According to a Reddit user named Rowsdower_Rowsdower, a man with sideburns wearing a Robin-esque domino mask can be seen in the Selena Kyle/Bruce Wayne masquerade ball scene in the film’s trailer. Also, the man looks a little like Gordon-Levitt. According to the Rowsdower_Rowsdower:

“We aren’t getting a costumed, literal version of Robin in TDKR. However, I still think John Blake (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) will take on the role of an aid of sorts to Batman/the Dark Knight’s cause.”

You can read more about this news at comicbook.com. What do you think about the theory? It could have merit-I also figure that some sort of sidekick will make their way into the final film, and this may just be the way it happens. In any case, the scene from the trailer will certainly give pro-Robin fans something to work with. Make sure to give your opinions on this and other theories concerning Robin in the comments section below.

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By Monique Jones

Monique Jones blogs about race and culture in entertainment, particularly movies and television. You can read her articles at Racialicious, and her new site, COLOR . You can also listen to her new podcast, What would Monique Say.

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