Batwheels (2022 TV Series)

About Batwheels

Batwheels is an animated children's television series that premiered in 2022. The series centers around the Batmobile and other iconic vehicles living in Batman's world. These automobile allies, who refer to themselves as the 'Batwheels', serve as the Bat-Team's primary mode of transportation, while also being crime-fighting partners. They were brought to life by the Batcomputer and given a distinct personality and skill set to aid Batman and his allies to protect Gotham City.

Making / Production

The show is presented by Warner Bros. Animation and developed by Ethen Beavers and Michael G. Stern. It's a fresh take on the DC universe, delivering an adventure series that combines heart and humor for an audience aged two to eight.

Actors

• Ethan Hawke plays the role of Batman. Hawke brings intensity and a deep, gravelly voice to his rendition of the Dark Knight.
• AJ Hudson is the voice of Duke Thomas / The Signal. Hudson provides a youthful and energetic performance as Duke, a young hero in training.
• Leah Lewis voices Robin / Cassandra Cain. Lewis portrays Robin with a mix of martial art skills and quiet dedication.
• Jacob Bertrand has a dual role as the voices of Roy and Aiden / Redbird & Robin. Bertrand effortlessly illustrates the different personalities of the cheerful Aiden and the more focused Roy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This show introduces a new generation to Batman, using his iconic vehicles as the central characters.
• Batwheels is the first preschool series from Warner Bros. featuring DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains.
• The series not only teaches lessons about friendship and teamwork, but also introduces basic concepts related to cars and transportation.

Awards

As of now, 'Batwheels' has not yet won any awards, but it has earned positive reviews for its storytelling approach.

Quotes

• "We're not just cars, we're Batwheels!" - Batmobile
• "Justice, like friendship, is a journey, not a destination." - Batman
• "Being a hero isn't about what you can do, it's about what you should do." - Duke Thomas/The Signal

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme and the incidental music are composed by the talented offshoots of Warner Bros. Animation’s music team.
• The music captures the adventurous spirit of the show, setting the mood for each scene with its dynamic sound.
• The series also features humorous and catchy songs, performed by the Batwheels, which are used to explain different aspects of their missions.