Earlier this year we learned that The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay was in talks to direct a live-action Nightwing movie. McKay has since seemed to confirm the news, because he hasn’t been shy about talking about the movie on social media.

McKay is such a big Nightwing fan that he said he’s going to be getting a Nightwing tattoo soon to go along with a Catwoman tattoo he already has. He then showed his passion for the character in a series of tweets.

The story of Dick Grayson, becoming Robin, then becoming Nightwing played out for us, the audience, in the comics in REAL TIME. https://t.co/icAEA8Imkz — Chris McKay (@buddboetticher) July 16, 2017

It wasn't a flashback. We experienced it. So all of Robin/Nightwings successes and failures we were along for the ride. — Chris McKay (@buddboetticher) July 16, 2017

And people that underestimated Robin or dismissed him perhaps had their opinions changed as we watched him "grow up" right in front of us. — Chris McKay (@buddboetticher) July 16, 2017

His relationships, his conflicts with Batman et al felt real to me because he was the window character with which we experienced Gotham city — Chris McKay (@buddboetticher) July 16, 2017

A fan then said that they hope the Nightwing actor loves the character as much as McKay, and he stated that it’s requirement due to all of the martial arts, gymnastics, and stunts that the role will require.

He has too. It has to be full commitment. Every day. It is going to be gruelling from a martial arts, gymnastics and stunt perspective. https://t.co/mYII8osKxI — Chris McKay (@buddboetticher) July 16, 2017

Also emotionally taxing. It's going to be real. — Chris McKay (@buddboetticher) July 16, 2017

It’s great to see a director this passionate about a movie. Hopefully we get some more official Nightwing news soon.