Jensen Ackles suits up as the next live-action Batman for James Gunn"s DC Universe through a new
The Brave and The Bold concept trailer. While it may be some time until the Caped Crusader shows up, the DCU"s Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" is actively working on The Brave and The Bold, which will focus on Bruce Wayne as he discovers the existence of his biological son, Damian Wayne. Even though casting has yet to begin, many fans have made it clear who some of their top candidates are for the titular role in The Brave and The Bold.
As Ackles continues to be one of the top fan choices to play Batman in the DCU franchise, Smasher recently shared a new concept trailer for the upcoming The Brave and The Bold film. In the concept trailer,
Ackles is imagined as the DCU"s Batman, and the video also provides glimpses of who some of his supporting characters could be. Check it out below:
Andy Muschietti is attached to direct The Brave and The Bold, with a script currently being worked on at DC Studios. While it remains to be seen who is writing The Brave and The Bold,
DC Studios currently has no set release date for the Batman reboot.
What The Brave & The Bold Concept Trailer Means For Jensen Ackles' Batman Casting Close Ackles is one of many actors who have said they want to play the DCU"s Batman, as he is himself a big fan of the DC icon, and has also had the chance to voice the character in the animated Tomorrowverse. As Ackles" popularity has only increased over the last few years, especially through his run on Supernatural,
it"s not shocking that fans are showing their support for him to play Batman in Gunn"s new DCU franchise. The Brave and The Bold concept trailer is just one of many ways the fandom has shown that this is a casting they would get behind.
In Ackles" case, The Boys star was also really close to playing Batman in live-action, as
The CW"s Gotham Knights had initially looked at trying to get Ackles as their Dark Knight for a storyline. Having Ackles be cast as Batman in live-action for Gunn"s DCU would rectify that missed opportunity while also bringing in a popular actor who is on the record about wanting the opportunity. Given that the DCU will also focus on an established version of Batman, Ackles would be a solid fit for what DC Studios is going with regarding the franchise"s take on the hero.
Our Take On The Brave & The Bold Concept Trailer
Not only does the DCU concept trailer make a solid case for Ackles" fan-casting, it makes the wait for The Brave and The Bold movie even more challenging, as it"s clear there is so much territory that Gunn"s franchise will be able to explore with Batman"s mythology in this continuity. Whether or not DC Studios is getting closer to casting their new Batman remains to be seen, but it seems Ackles will at least be considered for the role whenever this casting begins to be approached. Hopefully, more updates on
The Brave and The Bold will start to emerge sooner rather than later.