Batman DCU Fan Pick Brandon Sklenar Talks Brave and the Bold Rumors

A popular Batman DCU casting fan choice reaffirmed their desire to play the Dark Knight in James Gunn’s The Brave and the Bold. They also addressed rumors that they’re a contender for an important MCU role.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold was 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 Flash director Andy Muschietti is attached to helm The 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 by The Batman director Matt Reeves. Fans have their preferred potential new Batman actors, and one popular pick appears to be more than willing.

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During an interview with The Playlist to 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.

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 his This Ends with Us co-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 like Reacher star Alan Ritchson and Supernatural‘s Jensen Ackles are also fan favorites for the Batman role.

Of course, Batman: The Brave and the Bold is taking longer than 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 separate Batman film 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 Bold is 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.

Created by

Bob Kane, Bill Finger

First Film

Batman: The Movie

Upcoming Films

The Batman – Part II

TV Show(s)

Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Gotham

Creation Year

May 1939

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