The Batman
made a major impact, offering a gritty and raw depiction of Gotham’s vigilante. With Matt Reeves’ direction, the film’s success has fans eager for the sequel. However, a key question looms—if Robert Pattinson’s age becomes an issue, could a new actor step into Batman’s shoes? The mystery grows, especially since James Gunn, co-chairman of DC Studios, recently confirmed that a new actor will take on Batman in the DC Universe, meaning Pattinson’s portrayal will remain separate from the larger DCU.
Who might don the cape next, if not Robert Pattinson? Perhaps someone with more coffee than justice in their veins, or a Batman who loves to take naps? There are countless options!
Winston Duke and other actors expressed interest in stepping into the iconic bat-suit
Winston Duke, known for his role as M’Baku in Black Panther
, has expressed interest in playing the next Batman. In a recent interview with Slash Film, he shared his desire to challenge the traditional portrayal of iconic characters.
A Reminder to y’all that Winston Duke is interested in playing BATMAN
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Duke explained that he would relish the opportunity to reshape Batman’s image,
offering a fresh take on how the superhero should look, sound, and perform.
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He also emphasized his excitement for exploring new narratives.
Alan Ritchson joins the race: could he be the next caped crusader?
Alan Ritchson, known for his roles as Aquaman in Smallville
and Hawk in Titans,
has expressed his eagerness to take on the iconic Batman role. The 6’3 actor, a self-proclaimed lifelong Batman fan, called the idea of being fan-cast for the role a
“real honor”
during a BroBible interview.
“I get asked every day if I’m playing Batman. Yeah, would I play Batman? Yes. Would I pay handsomely to be Batman? You wouldn’t even have to pay me to be Batman… I would don the suit. ‘Gotham is mine.’ Look at that. I don’t even have to practice. It just comes out naturally.” pic.twitter.com/0lXMEITL6T
— Screen Rant (@screenrant) March 10, 2025
In interviews, Ritchson emphasized Batman’s intelligence as his superpower, saying he would love to embody that smart, inventive character, with all the high-tech gadgets and a bat cave full of luxury vehicles.
Jensen Ackles enters the race: Is the Supernatural star destined to be the next Batman?
After playing the iconic character in animated films, Jensen Ackles, best known for his role as Soldier Boy in The Boys
, has long been a favorite among fans to play Batman. Ackles expressed excitement for the job in response to speculations that he will portray Batman in the DCU during the Jus In Bello Convention in Italy.
Jensen Ackles is being seriously considered for the role of the next Batman in the DC Universe. Sources suggest that his recent portrayal of Soldier Boy has now landed him at the top of a new shortlist, for James Gunn’s version of Batman – The Brave And The Bold. #batman pic.twitter.com/TIFL6Wts1w
— JaysNerdyLife (@JaysNerdyLife) June 15, 2023
Considering that Robert Pattinson feels he is getting “too old
” for the character
, these three actors could fill his shoes. And fans are excitedly wondering who might don the Bat suit next and what path the character will take after this revelation.
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Who do you think will play the next Batman? Let us know in the comments below!
