Summary
A popularBatmanDCU casting fan choice reaffirmed their desire to play the Dark Knight in James Gunn’sThe Brave and the Bold. They also addressed rumors that they’re a contender for an important MCU role.
Batman: The Brave and the Boldwas one of the first projects announced when James Gunn unveiled his initial DCU slate. Full plot details weren’t divulged, but Gunn confirmed the film would center on Batman and his relationship with his son, Damien Wayne.The Flashdirector Andy Muschietti is attached to helmThe Brave and the Bold, which will cast a new actor as the Caped Crusader so Robert Pattinson’s version of The Dark Knight can coexist in a separate universe created byThe Batmandirector Matt Reeves. Fans have their preferredpotential new Batman actors, and one popular pick appears to be more than willing.
During an interview withThe Playlistto promote the upcoming season of Paramount Plus'1923,Brandon Sklenar reiterated his interest in playing the DCU’s Batman. The topic was brought up when Sklenar was asked about rumors claiming he’s a contender to play the titular role in the Nova MCU series. While Sklenar claimed these rumors were news to him, he did acknowledge that he was supposed to have a meeting with Marvel Studios. Sklenar then expressed his love for Batman and noted that it would be a dream role. Still, despite acknowledging he’s built to play Batman, timing is important.
I’ve seen a bunch of fan-casting for this Batman thing [“The Bave & The Bold”] and that’s very interesting to me, I love Batman. That would be a dream, for sure. But we’ll see what happens, I’m built for it. […] It would have to be the right thing at the right time.
Sklenar has been a popular choice for the role among fans, with one fan artist creating artwork that depicted the actor as Batman. Responding to the artwork, Sklenar wrote, “I approve.” The actor even received support from hisThis Ends with Usco-star Blake Lively, who said that Gunn should give “the people what they need,” referring to the Batman fan casting. Of course, Sklenar is not the only popular choice for the DCU’s Batman. Actors likeReacherstar Alan Ritchson andSupernatural’sJensen Ackles are also fan favorites for the Batman role.
Of course,Batman: The Brave and the Boldis taking longerthan fans expected. Rumors claim the long wait is because Warner Bros. and DC Studios are trying to decide if they should incorporate Pattinson’s Batman into the DCU instead of having two separateBatmanfilm franchises. Gunn and Reeves had insisted that Pattinson’s Batman would be separate from the DCU, but recent comments from both fueled rumors that DC Studios is reconsidering. If so, these popular contenders for the Batman role are out of luck.
Batman: The Brave and the Boldis in development at DC Studios.
Batman
Batman is one of the most popular and well-known superheroes of all time. Created in 1939 by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, Batman has evolved over the decades into a cultural icon.As a child, Bruce Wayne’s parents were murdered in front of him. Since that day, Bruce made it his mission to fight back against the criminal element in Gotham City. Taking on the appearance of what scares him most, Batman faces off against powerful villains like the Joker, Two-Face, Bane, and the Penguin.
