Summary
A fan-favorite casting pick for the DCU’sBatmanhas come to life in an incredible piece of fan art. Following James Gunn’s decision to leave Robert Pattinson’s Batman out of the official DC Universe, rumors have circulated regarding casting an entirely new Bruce Wayne.
While Pattinson’s Caped Crusader will live on in upcoming Elseworlds projects from the studio, fans have already begun placing actors in the starring role of the upcomingBatmanfilm,The Brave and The Bold, which is slated but currently without an official release date.Jensen Ackles has been a popular pick, as has Jack Reacher actor Alan Ritchson, who also guest-starred in the beloved Superman seriesSmallvilleand dipped his toe into the DC waters when he played Hawk inTitans.
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However, in an amazing photorealistic fan creation by artist Aitesam Farooq, also known as@spdrmnkyxxiiion Instagram, Ritchson finally dons a Batsuit. Despite the battered and broken nature of the mask and some serious gashes on the actor’s face, Ritchson’s Dark Knight looks impressive. Most comments on Farooq’s post favor this proposed casting, especially after Ritchson’sstar-making performance in theReacherseries. Many fans are eager to see Ritchson’s Batman alongside David Corenswet’s Superman. Corenswet’s casting was made official earlier this year, and the actor will make his DCU debut in Gunn’sSuperman: Legacy.
While Ritchson’s casting remains unofficial, the actor has previously expressed his excitement at the prospect of becoming Bruce Wayne. Farooq’s artwork has also provided a steely visual aid to help fans imagine Ritchson’s casting and a possible tone for the upcoming movie and Gunn’s greater DCU. Gunn is primarily known for his more comedic approach to superheroes, as seen inThe Suicide Squadand theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy. However, this new artwork depicts a darker, more serious Batman, in line with Zack Snyder and Ben Affleck’s interpretation.Superman: Legacywill likely set the tone forThe Brave and The Boldand subsequent DCU films, as it is supposed toofficially kick off Gunn’s brand-new DC Universein the style of the MCU.
Currently, not much is officially known aboutThe Brave and The Bold. Andy Muschietti will direct the upcoming movie featuring Damian Wayne, the son of Bruce Wayne. The announcement ofMuschetti’s attachment to Batman DCU moviewas met with dubious reactions from fans, who were quick to bring up the box office failure ofThe Flashand its reputation for being one of the worst DC movies of all time. In addition to that, Muschietti’s Batman will have to co-exist with Matt Reeves' widely acclaimedThe Batmanand any upcoming sequels.
Only time will tell how Muschietti’sThe Brave and The Boldwill fare and whether Ritchson will be along for the ride in the role of Gotham’s Guardian.
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 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.
