Summary
Glen Powell’s social media activity seemingly hinted that he could join the DC Universe as the nextBatmanbecause he has started following James Gunn and Andy Muschietti.
Powell has been rumored to be joining DC as the next caped crusader. His star is on the rise after his performances inTop Gun: Maverick, Hit Man,andTwisters. Robert Pattinson’sBatman2is due in two years, but many are already talking about the next actor, who could be the Dark Knight of Gotham after Pattinson. One of the names that came up was Powell. There was no official announcement yet, butPowell ignited the Batman speculations after following Gunn and Muschietti on Instagram.
DC fans noticed that Powell had already followed Gunn, DC Studio’s co-CEO. Gunn co-produces and executive-produces every film and TV series under the DC Universe (DCU). The writer and director has been attached to several superhero films and series, includingtheGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy. He also followed Muschietti, the Argentine filmmaker who directedThe Flashand whomGunn hired to helmtheBatman: The Brave and the Bold. Powell’s move to follow these two prominent DC figures sparked rumors he could be the nextBatman, perComicBookMovie.com.
Powell previously said that he wasn’t really interested in playing a superhero. However, he was open to playing Bruce Wayne, aka Batman. “I was always a Batman guy,” he toldGQ magazinein May. “I would have a wild take onBatman. It definitely would not be like a Matt Reeves tone – it’d probably be closer to Keaton. Oh, sick!” Landing theBatmantitular role will be a leap to Powell’s career, who appeared in the 2012 movieThe Dark Knight Risesstarring Christian Bale. In the film, he plays the character of a Wall Street broker who finds himself on the wrong side of Tom Hardy’s Bane. In one scene, Bane hit Powell’s character. “I get my head smashed in by Bane inThe Dark Knight Rises,” Powell proudly shared.
Glen Powell Might Join the DC Universe As Batman
Powell’s decision to follow Gunn and Muschietti could hint that he would join the DC Universe. There is a strong tie between Gunn and Muschietti inBatman.In fact, the only project that ties them at the moment is theBatmanrebootBatman: The Brave and the Bold. However, there’s also the possibility that Powell followed the duo for another project, notBatman, or for no reason at all other than to follow them on social media.
There is no doubt that Powell could play any character because he is versatile, and this is evident in his previous roles.He could be anybody like the confident and competitive Lt. Jake “Hangman” Seresin inTop Gun,the solitary and friendly Gary Johnson inHit Man,the arrogant and heartless Ben inAnyone But You,and the charming but reckless storm-chaser Tyler Owens inTwisters.Some were even convinced that he couldsucceed Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. However, he has no interest in playing the mutant with adamantium metal claws, but he could also change his mind in the future. At present, Pattinson still has oneBatmanfilm on the way, and there are no talks about whether he will reprise the role forBatman 3or if DC Studios will look for a new actor to play the iconic superhero afterThe Batman Part II. So fans should wait and see what’s in store for Powell andBatman.
