Summary
The Brave and the Bold, the upcoming Batman reboot movie, would greatly benefit from aSupernaturalfranchise reunion. James Gunn is hard at work crafting the next ten years of the newDC Universe, which will begin in December with the animatedCreature Commandos. While some major DC characters like Wonder Woman and the Flash still have mystery DCU futures, Batman has been confirmed to debut in directorAndy Muschietti’sThe Brave and the Bold.Ben Affleck will not return, with a new Bruce Wayne set to be castfor the DCU.
The search for the new Batman actor has yet to start, and the timing for that depends solely on whenThe Brave and the Bold’s script is ready. However, fans already have an idea of what to expect from the movie, asGunn confirmed that DCU’s Batman debut will include Damian Wayne, Bruce’s biological son, and more members of the Bat-Family.The Brave and the Boldand the other projects in theDCU’s Chapter Onecould be made better if Supernatural stars got their dream roles within the Bat-Family.
What’s Going On With The DCU’s Batman Casting?
James Gunn has shared a new update on the status of the casting search for the DC Universe’s Batman amid several rumors regarding the new Bruce Wayne.
Supernatural Stars Want To Join The DCU’s Bat-Family
Many Heroes Should Appear In Batman’s DCU Debut
Not one but three stars fromSupernaturalandThe Winchestershave shown interest in joining Gunn’s DCU and being part of the Bat-Family. The most famous such case is that ofSupernatural’s Dean Winchester actor Jensen Ackles. The star has made it clear that he would love to play Bruce Wayne, withAckles currently being the favorite among fans for the DCU’s Batman. It also helps that Ackles is the voice of the Dark Knight in DC’s animated Tomorrowverse continuity, which shows how well he knows Batman.
Two other stars from theSupernaturalspinoff seriesThe Winchestersare also game to be part of the DCU’s Bat-Family. Drake Rodger, who played a young John Winchester, has beentraining for years to play Dick Grayson, aka Nightwing. The actor could be joined by hisThe Winchestersco-star, Mary Winchester actress Meg Donnelly. Speaking toScreen Rant, Donnelly said she would be open to playing Batgirl in the DCU. Before commenting on Barbara Gordon,Donnelly was the runner-up to play the DCU’s Supergirl, which means Gunn and the crew at DC Studios should be keeping an eye on her.
1 Bat-Family Hero Has Me Even More Excited Than The DCU’s New Batman
While the arrival of a new Batman is always exciting, I am more interested in seeing another major Bat-Family hero debut in James Gunn’s DC Universe.
The Boys Showed That A Supernatural Reunion Could Only Help The DCU
The Series' Cast Thrives In A Superhero Setting
ASupernaturalreunion in the DCU would be perfect for the Bat-Family because the trio suit the heroes they want to play, andSupernaturalstars have already shown a lot of promise in a superhero series.The Boysis one of the most popular superhero projects in recent memory, andAckles completely stole the show as Soldier Boy, making a case for his casting as Batman in the DCU. The series also includes many other actors from theSupernaturalfranchise, like Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Jim Beaver, showing thatThe Brave and the Bold’s Bat-Family would be in good hands.
The Brave and the Bold
The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman in the DC Universe, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. This film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.
Supernatural
Cast
Supernatural is a television series that follows brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, who were raised by their father to hunt and combat supernatural entities after losing their mother to a demonic force. Traversing the American landscape in their ‘67 Chevy Impala, they face numerous paranormal threats.
The Winchesters
The Winchesters is a prequel series to Supernatural created by Eric Kripke. It follows monster hunters John Winchester (Drake Rodger) and Mary Campbell (Meg Donnelly) as they search for their missing parents in the years before the birth of their sons Sam and Dean. The Winchesters is narrated by Jensen Ackles, who serves as the show’s executive producer, and also stars Tom Welling as Samuel Campbell.
