Matt Reeves’ The Batman may be set in a gritty, realistic world, but that doesn’t rule out any supernatural villains for the caped crusader to face off against. The film’s spinoff, The Penguin, dropped several teases that Theo Rossi’s character, Dr. Julian Rush, could eventually become Scarecrow in Matt Reeves’ The Batman Epic Crime Saga Universe. New comments from Rossi suggest that playing Scarecrow may still be on the table.

What did The Penguin’s Theo Rossi say about possibly returning as Scarecrow?

While there’s been no official announcement about when or if Rossi will return to this world, the actor was asked about the matter. While Scarecrow is typically Jonathan Crane in DC Comics lore, changing that to be Dr. Rush would differentiate Matt Reeves’ universe from established media.

“Listen, there was a million different behind-the-scenes things… Who knows what will happen one day… But I’m so proud of that show and everyone involved, and it was an incredible show,” said Rossi in an interview with The Direct at SXSW 2026.

“And I think Cristin [Milioti] is a f—ing G and one of the greatest actors, and [showrunner] Lauren [LeFranc], who put it together, and my buddy Craig Zobel, who directed it. That stuff, those little Easter Eggs throughout are so much that it’s funny. There are so many more that people didn’t notice and talk about, that’s just one of them.”

Rossi is referring to the cryptic mask and pair of gloves in his office on the show, along with his character working as a doctor at Arkham Asylum, which fans took to speculate as seeds planted for a future Scarecrow reveal. The gloves, in particular, closely resemble those worn by Scarecrow in various media.

Whether The Batman universe will get its Scarecrow remains to be seen. Matt Reeves is currently deep in pre-production on the film’s sequel, while a second season of The Penguin is a trickier situation.

The Penguin is streaming now on HBO Max.

Originally reported by Rahul Majumdar on SuperHeroHype.com.