One Major DCU Batman Fancast Expresses Interest In The Role

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Summary

  • Brandon Sklenar expressed interest in playing Batman, garnering fan support & endorsements, but no cast announcements yet.
  • Other actors like Gyllenhaal and Hammer also want the role, but Sklenar’s unique qualities make him a strong contender.
  • Uncertainties persist about Robert Pattinson’s Batman merging with the DCU, leaving fans wondering the future of Batman.

Despite the fact that the DCU film titled “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” hasn’t started production yet, and no cast members have been announced, a highly anticipated actor, Brandon Sklenar, has shown enthusiasm for portraying the DCU’s Batman.

The Brave and the Bold” or the recently confirmed film “Clayface”. Although this iteration of Batman has already made an appearance in “Creature Commandos”, the actor who will portray him remains unannounced. There’s a bit of uncertainty about who will play the character, considering the recent discussions surrounding Robert Pattinson from Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” potentially being part of the DCU as well.

Fan favorite American actor Brandon Sklenar has often been suggested for the role of Batman/Bruce Wayne in the DC Universe. When Liam Saul shared a piece of fan art on Instagram depicting Sklenar as Batman alongside David Corenswet’s Superman, Sklenar publicly showed his approval by liking and commenting “I approve.” This gesture was met with enthusiasm from many fans. In November 2024, Blake Lively, who starred with Sklenar in the film “It Ends With Us,” also expressed her support for this fan casting.

Multiple actors have shown enthusiasm about playing the role. Noteworthy choices for Batman within the DC Universe are Jake Gyllenhaal, Armie Hammer, Jensen Ackles, and Alan Ritchson. At 34 years old—an ideal age for the part—Brandon manages to outshine other contenders due to his distinct mix of Bruce Wayne-like and Batman-esque traits: a towering height of 6ft 2, an athletic physique, a refined voice, and the distinctive square jawline. Brandon’s physical attributes are further enhanced by a film resume that matches such high-caliber candidates. In his portrayal of Spencer Dutton in 1923, Brandon brought to life a character defined by resilience, trauma, and depth, traits shared by Bruce Wayne.

The events unfold with doubts lingering about the fate of Batman in the DC Universe. Ongoing discussions among filmmakers like Matt Reeves, James Gunn, and Andy Muschietti who are involved with the current or upcoming live-action versions of the Caped Crusader suggest a potential merge of Robert Pattinson’s Batman into the DCU, or the introduction of a new Dark Knight as originally intended. Matt Reeves has hinted that it would only happen if it fits logically, adding “we’ll see where that leads.” James Gunn also left room for such a scenario in a recent interview. However, Andy Muschietti has clarified that it is clear that the DCU will not feature Robert Pattinson as Batman.

Luckily for fans eager to witness the Reeves universe joining the DCU, Muschietti’s remarks don’t provide a definitive answer; instead, it’s Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, who holds the final say. Fans who worry about blending the distinct tones of these worlds may secretly hope that Warner Bros. and Gunn won’t push Reeves into a decision contrary to his creative vision. The situation between these contrasting ideas is like a patch of grass amidst elephants, with The Batman: Part II‘s future becoming even more uncertain if its lead actor shifts universes.

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2025-01-11 19:28