: Actor Paul Dano (The Riddler) also cited the song as a major influence on his character's psychological state. Musical Integration
While "Something in the Way" appears as licensed music, its influence permeates the entire film: Nirvana - Something in the Way | The Batman Soundtrack
: Reeves modeled this Bruce Wayne after Cobain, seeing a "rock star" quality in Robert Pattinson that also felt deeply isolated. : Actor Paul Dano (The Riddler) also cited
Nirvana’s "Something in the Way" became the defining anthem of Matt Reeves’ (2022), serving as both a thematic anchor and a direct inspiration for Robert Pattinson’s reclusive portrayal of Bruce Wayne. The Creative Connection The Creative Connection Director Matt Reeves listened to
Director Matt Reeves listened to the track while writing the film's first act. The song’s somber tone shifted his vision of Bruce Wayne away from the traditional billionaire playboy toward a , drawing parallels to a fictionalized version of Kurt Cobain.