While Justice League will claim uncharted territory for DC Comics, it will pay homage to cinematic classics that help build their characters into icons.
With Danny Elfman’s involvement, fans are expecting a huge score. And while he riled up the fans when he revealed that he will use parts of John Williams’ compositions from the Superman movie, recent comments have indicated that Elfman’s Batman theme will be featured in the new movie.
In an interview with Reporte Indigo, he was asked if the fans will hear a theme for Batman.
Here we go – Danny Elfman confirming he will NOT be using Zimmer/Junkie's Batman material/theme in #JusticeLeague https://t.co/6LFpg1bf1y pic.twitter.com/VEkHUJhQaF
— Anton Volkov (@antovolk) October 31, 2017
“No, you will not hear a new theme for Batman. You will hear Batman’s theme for Batman,” Elfman said.
When he was asked if Hans Zimmer’s composition from Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice will be used, Elfman gave out a chuckle.
“No, you’ll hear Batman’s theme. Batman has only had one theme,” Elfman said. He was referring to the composition from the original Batman movie in 1989.
While he may not use his predecessor’s music, Elfman praised Zimmer’s contributions to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy.
“Now, Hans has done some wonderful, very driving, rhythmic stuff, but there’s only ever been one theme, and it’s Batman’s theme.”
Elfman’s tune was paired with Tim Burton’s movie starring Michael Keaton and was used for the sequel, “Batman Returns”.
A variation was used as the song for Batman: The Animated Series. Between these projects, Elfman’s work became a staple for this character. But does he disrespect Zimmer’s contributions?
Working with Christopher Nolan for 3 films, Zimmer’s contributions to The Dark Knight trilogy are super hard not to mention. He provided sounds for the Batman franchise for a new generation.
Maybe Elfman was being a little technical with his phrasing, and this indicates that Zimmer’s score did not contain a “theme song,” per se.
Justice League premieres November 17.
