Former DCEU star is open to becoming the DCU’s Dark Knight

Another actor has expressed interest in playing Batman in the DC Universe. Scott Eastwood, who previously starred in the DC Extended Universe as GQ Edwards in Suicide Squad, has revealed that the Dark Knight would be his dream role in the DCU.

While speaking to Screen Rant about his upcoming film AlarumEastwood was asked if there were any DC roles he would like to try out, leading the actor to admit that he is “definitely a Batman guy.” He explained, “I mean, I think outside of the DC Universe, I’m definitely a Batman guy.” I’m definitely a Batman guy. I think he’s the most interesting character because he leads a double life, which to me is a little more fascinating than some of the others. Yes, I don’t know. There’s something cool about this character.”

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Scott Eastwood isn’t the only actor who wants to play Batman

At 38, Eastwood is definitely in the age group that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has hinted at for his DCU Batman. However, the actor will apparently have stiff competition for the role as several other prominent names have also thrown their hat into the ring to play the Gotham City-based superhero. Marvel Cinematic Universe alums Jake Gyllenhaal (Mysterio) and Winston Duke (M’Baku) both revealed last year that they would like to play Batman one day.

Reacher Lead Alan Ritchson and It ends with us Actor Brandon Sklenar has also expressed interest in the role and both received support from the DCU fanbase. The latter even received the support of Blake Lively, his It ends with us Co-star who previously starred in the DC film Green Lantern to her future husband Ryan Reynolds. “I see this Batman talk. I volunteer myself as a tribute. (James Gunn) knows how to give people what they need. And what they need,” she wrote on Instagram in November 2024.

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Although no actor has yet been cast to play Batman, the character made his DCU debut, albeit via silhouette, in the latest installment of the adult animated series Creature Commands. While the silhouette introduced a beefier Batman, Gunn told Rotten Tomatoes after the episode aired that they intentionally kept the hero in the shadows to avoid having to commit to a final design.

“When they first gave it to me, we saw a lot more Batman and I said, ‘I’m not ready to get into that. I’m not ready to get involved in it. I’m not ready to get involved in that.’ to that,’ so I was just like, ‘more silhouette, more silhouette, more silhouette,'” he recalled with a laugh.

Gunn continued to praise the DCU’s Batman, confirming that the hero will play “an important role” in the universe. He pointed out that Batman has already made an impact on the DCU by “defeating pretty dangerous, scary people like (Doctor) Phosphorus, who’s pretty tough.” He added, “We’re going to do great things with him. He’s the most popular superhero in the world and I can’t wait for people to see more of him alongside Superman and together.”

DC fans can revisit Eastwood’s brief time in the DCEU via streaming Suicide Squad on Max. His latest film, Alarumhits theaters on January 17th.

Source: Screen Rant

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A secret government agency recruits some of the most dangerous imprisoned supervillains to form a defensive task force. Your first mission: save the world from the apocalypse.

director

David Ayer

Release date

August 5, 2016

Pour

Joel Kinnaman, Will Smith, Cara Delevingne, Jai Courtney, Jared Leto, Viola Davis, Margot Robbie, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Scott Eastwood

writer

David Ayer

Duration

123 minutes

Continuation(s)

The Suicide Squad

budget

175 million dollars

Studio(s)

Direct current

Sales partner

Warner Bros. Pictures

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