Who should be the next person to play Batman?

Naffa · 5 Aug 2013 at 12:21

The Independent said:
Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin and Joe Manganiello are the biggest names on a reported early shortlist of those being considered to play Batman in the Man of Steel sequel.

Director Zack Snyder revealed at a comic convention in San Diego last month that both Batman and Superman will meet in the film’s forthcoming sequel, rumoured to be being called Superman vs Batman.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Snyder is looking to cast an actor in his late 30s or early 40s to play Batman. Casting notes say the actor will need to look “established and rugged”.

Sources claim Josh Brolin, 46, is the current frontrunner to play the superhero above Gosling, 32, and True Blood’s Manganiello, 36.

But then...

However, other industry sources have rubbished rumours as casting for the film is yet to begin.

So, who knows...

Brolin is still at the top of my list, though.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-e...ay-batman-in-man-of-steel-sequel-8746205.html

El_Watcher · 5 Aug 2013 at 12:42

Although a bit older, Jeffrey Dean Morgan might be interesting. He was good in Watchmen as the misunderstood superhero, and has worked with Zack Snyder before.

Or maybe try Brandon Routh. He did such a good job with Superman, he should be a great Batman

Kishywish · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:13

Doohickey said:
Edward Norton?

I'd happily pay money to see Edward Norton in a cape.

MikeTheNative · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:26

maun said:
I could see Chris Pine maybe in the batman role.

I reckon this is a good shout unless they go for a more mature batman, around 40, as was rumored.

Fenris · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:28

Don't honestly care myself, got bored of Batman after Dark Knight.

Nimdok · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:28

So he's a little older, but only the manliest of men could play Batman, and that would be Bruce Campbell.

On a more serious note though, I would find it hard to imagine anyone but Bale playing Batman at this point.

arknor · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:35

Kishywish said:
I'd happily pay money to see Edward Norton in a cape.

edward norton is cool I love how he looks kinda geeky and harmless yet in american history X he looks like the type of guy that would make you want to cross the street

Woden · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:46

Edward Norton would do well I think.

That or Steve Buscimi

N00bie · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:51

Johnny Vegas

N00bie · 5 Aug 2013 at 13:54

Skergseen what ever the blonde guy from True Blood is called..he would be good

THMRK · 5 Aug 2013 at 14:23

I think Josh Brolin would be a fine choice.

Wizzfizz · 5 Aug 2013 at 14:47

Chris Rock

GeezerButler · 5 Aug 2013 at 15:02

Hayden Christensen surely?

Seriously though....

Josh Brolin would be good. Or Jim Caviezel. Although they are both in their mid-forties....

Someone younger - maybe Timothy Olyphant?

/FlameSuit

If they were going to do a Dark Knight Returns type 'mature Batman' movie I'd really like to see George Clooney get another shot, as I think he really does like the character and would like to do a 'proper' serious Batman movie.

Maybe with Dennis Quaid as Gordon.

/FlameSuit

Random Guy · 5 Aug 2013 at 15:09

They need someone tough and "older" for Miller's Dark Knight.

I would say Stallone or Willis, both not ideal, but if you spliced them together then you're talking!

TheMightyTen · 5 Aug 2013 at 15:20

Peter Capaldi

robfosters · 5 Aug 2013 at 15:23

The Rock.

Crap choice, but the suit would be immense!

Woden · 5 Aug 2013 at 15:25

John Barrowman

Shamikebab · 5 Aug 2013 at 15:31

Woden said:
John Barrowman

Actually after seeing him in Arrow he could pull it off

p)

Drunzer · 5 Aug 2013 at 16:01

Karl Urban.

Kosmiche · 5 Aug 2013 at 16:10

Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn)
Clive Owen