NIGHTWING Director Chris McKay Shoots Down Rumor That Zac Efron Has Been Cast As Dick Grayson

NIGHTWING Director Chris McKay Shoots Down Rumor That Zac Efron Has Been Cast As Dick Grayson

Over the weekend, a rumor that Zac Efron had been cast as Dick Grayson in the upcoming Nightwing movie got a bit of traction thanks to a reputable source, but director Chris McKay has now debunked it...

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By MarkCassidy - May 14, 2018 08:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman
No, Zac Efron won't be playing Dick Grayson in the Nightwing movie - at least, not according to Chris McKay.

On Saturday, voice-actor Jon Bailey Tweeted out that he'd heard the Baywatch actor had been "confirmed as Nightwing", but when a fan asked McKay for clarification, the director responded with a blunt, "not true."

Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean that there's nothing to the rumor. Bailey may have been misinformed, but there's always a chance Efron was, or even still is a contender for the role.

McKay has previously said that it'd be quite a while before we get any kind of official announcement regarding Nightwing, which suggests that they're casting a very wide net in the hopes of snagging the perfect actor to portray the DC Comics hero.

Tell us, do you think Efron would suit the role, or are you happy to hear that there's nothing to this rumor? Sound off below.

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Nightwing1015
Nightwing1015 - 5/14/2018, 8:47 AM
That's good. Not sure he would have fit the role.
Gizmoduck
Gizmoduck - 5/14/2018, 9:43 AM
@Nightwing1015 - Honestly, he would be near perfect to play him. Hes in top shape(see baywatch) and is only 2" shorter than what nightwing is supposed to be, hes 5'8" and NW is 5'10". I always think of nightwing as being tall for some reason, since batman is supposed to be 6'2" i think i just get confused.

Efron has the good looks and the athleticism to portray Dick right, but lets be honest, its WB, they will probably give him a derp script or give him tattoos or change the director four times and people will complain.

Their casting has been good so far sans some of SS and Ezra Miller, who while hes goofy like Barry, doesnt look like barry at all. SS was more the wardrobe and tattoos that put people off, the casting was pretty solid. Affleck, perfect - Cavill, perfect - Gadot, perfect - Fisher, perfect - Robbie, perfect.

With that in mind, i think he would be a great addition as long as the direction, script and wardrobe people dont F it up first.
MarvelDCAllDay
MarvelDCAllDay - 5/14/2018, 8:49 AM
Zac's a cool dude but yeah I don't know about that one
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 5/14/2018, 8:52 AM
Zac is older and in his thirties which is the age Dick Grayson should be, so even if Zac doesn't get the job hopefully that is around the age the director will be looking at.
Battabing
Battabing - 5/14/2018, 10:18 AM
@BlackIceJoe -
Dick Grayson should be in his mid to late 20's, even if the actor is in his 30's.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 5/14/2018, 12:14 PM
@Battabing - I disagree with that because if Jason Todd shows up he is around 25 and because Batman has been active for twenty years Dick should be older too.
Battabing
Battabing - 5/14/2018, 12:39 PM
@BlackIceJoe - Dick Grayson is only a couple of years older than Jason Todd, I'd say Dick's 25 to Jason's 23. Batman may have been active for 20 years, but that doesn't mean Dick was.
Battabing
Battabing - 5/14/2018, 12:42 PM
Bruce could have been Batman for a good decade before Robin came into the picture, and Dick would have been 12 or 13 at the time. In BvS it seems as though Batman recently lost Robin and that would make sense as Jason Todd had a short run in the role.
BigMikeReviews
BigMikeReviews - 5/14/2018, 8:54 AM
He should probably shoot down the rumor that this movie is still going forward..
Menks123
Menks123 - 5/14/2018, 8:55 AM
Zac should definitely be cast in the MCU or DC, I personally have him as Jonny Storm when F4 gets to Marvel.

He'd be solid as Nightwing imo, but he is short...so he might have to do some Tom Cruise/RDJ strats to alleviate that issue lmao.
Gizmoduck
Gizmoduck - 5/14/2018, 9:46 AM
@Menks123 - hes only 2" shorter than what NW is supposed to be, hes 5'8" and nightwing is 5'10"
IronGenesis
IronGenesis - 5/14/2018, 8:57 AM
Maybe McKay should start confirming some things. Because this project t is beginning to bore.
Neo3
Neo3 - 5/14/2018, 8:58 AM
Feige has said he wouldn't announce any movies before Avengers 4. Isn't this a lie? Cause that May 2020 movie needs to start filming by April/May 2019. Even though its 99.9% going to be GOTG3 we should know pretty soon. Also that July 2020 movie needs to start filming by May/June 2019. I guess the Nov. 2020 movie could start post May '19.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 5/14/2018, 8:59 AM
Why shoot down good casting & free press?
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 5/14/2018, 9:22 AM
@LEVITIKUZ



because it’s not true??
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 5/14/2018, 9:23 AM
Battabing
Battabing - 5/14/2018, 10:21 AM
@LEVITIKUZ -

It wouldn't be good press if you lied about the casting.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 5/14/2018, 9:00 AM
When was this a rumor?...
knocturnalzen10
knocturnalzen10 - 5/14/2018, 9:10 AM
in before the million pics of his cheeks -_- for no reason .........
emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 5/14/2018, 9:12 AM
Wouldn't have been a bad choice. He's Marvels 1st pick for Johnny Storm according to reports.

How bout Milo Ventimiglia for Night-wing ?
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