RUMOR: Zack Snyder Considering WATCHMEN Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan For BATMAN

RUMOR: Zack Snyder Considering WATCHMEN Star Jeffrey Dean Morgan For BATMAN

A new report claims that Watchmen and Supernatural actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan is meeting with Zack Snyder about possibly reteaming with the director for the role of 'Batman' in 2015's Man of Steel sequel which will pit the Caped Crusader against Superman. Check it out!

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By JoshWilding - Aug 06, 2013 07:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Batman
Source: Think McFly Think


The Hollywood Reporter's short list of actors up for the role of Batman included Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin and Richard Aritage, and while Latino-Review would later throw Gerard Butler's name into the mix, another possible candidate has now emerged. According to Think McFly Think, Watchmen's Matthew Goode isn't the only star from that film to be in contention for the role of the Caped Crusader as Jeffrey Dean Morgan - who played 'The Comedian' in that movie - is said to be meeting with director Zack Snyder about the role. At 47 years of age, he certainly fulfills the older Bruce Wayne that the studio is looking for. However, despite taking on plenty of varied and meaty roles in the past, he arguably lacks the big name presence of some of the other rumoured candidates. However, so did Henry Cavill, and that certainly didn't stop Man of Steel from being a success! What do you guys think? Sound off with your thoughts below!

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JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 8/6/2013, 7:14 PM
Tooooooooo old
thespiderman209
thespiderman209 - 8/6/2013, 7:14 PM
No
JDUKE25
JDUKE25 - 8/6/2013, 7:17 PM
Doesn't come off as Bruce Wayne.......AT ALL
ReturnOFtheBAT
ReturnOFtheBAT - 8/6/2013, 7:17 PM
just a rumor
trebud69
trebud69 - 8/6/2013, 7:19 PM
if they really are looking for an older Batman this guy could do it for sure. I can totally see him being a more mature darker Batman looking down at this "kid" who destroyed a city. Maybe the cancelling of his show freed him up. Ilike it still wouldve liked a younger one. possibly to set up a Batman Beyond later on? haha now thats funny.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/6/2013, 7:20 PM
I'm down but just announce someone for us to hate on.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 8/6/2013, 7:21 PM
Please...please...don't let this be more than a rumor.

The new batman should young fresh and is new blood. Not old rugged and VERY experienced.

If they wanted that they should've connected TDKR with Man of Steel.

I'm very cautious with this movie.
MattBracken
MattBracken - 8/6/2013, 7:21 PM
NO! TOO OLD!
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 8/6/2013, 7:23 PM
@LEVI HOW DARE YOU, jk I agree with you
3DWitchHunt
3DWitchHunt - 8/6/2013, 7:23 PM
Wonder how closely Snyder is planning on following TDKReturns if he's really searching for an older Batman
superherofan21
superherofan21 - 8/6/2013, 7:24 PM
I really don't think this guy's cut out for the role...
BANE5000
BANE5000 - 8/6/2013, 7:24 PM
It would be awesome...but there's still something that doesn't say he'd be a good choice for Batman.
Dragonpiece
Dragonpiece - 8/6/2013, 7:25 PM
It really doesn't matter who does it..it's gonna be a shitty film regardless.
ahhmynuts
ahhmynuts - 8/6/2013, 7:25 PM
well if hes going that route get gerard butler lol
revloveR
revloveR - 8/6/2013, 7:26 PM
these people really have boner for tdk returns.
sahind
sahind - 8/6/2013, 7:26 PM
NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 8/6/2013, 7:26 PM
I'm gonna say no to that one.
DoctorDoak
DoctorDoak - 8/6/2013, 7:26 PM
If Snyder is going with an older Bats, I'd take him over Brolin any day. Still would prefer Bale, but I know that ain't happening.
Enterlion
Enterlion - 8/6/2013, 7:26 PM
I don't understand why he "has" to be young. I actually really like the idea of Batman being older, wiser, and rugged. It gives him a reason to dislike Superman, because he's been around for a lot longer, doing things a lot safer.

Honestly, I'm sure this movie will get screwy like Superman did. So, really I guess I shouldn't have an opinion since I didn't really care for Man of Steel. Before you start, no I'm not a Marvel groupie, I just haven't really enjoyed the direction Warner Bros took with the DC titles. Green Lantern had my hopes high, shot them way down, I don't really like Christian Bale as Bats, (the best parts about TDK trilogy to me were definitely Ledger and Oldman) and I thought Man of Steel felt like a let down. I don't really know how you can approach Superman in film, but I wasn't too keen on how they have been doing it.
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 8/6/2013, 7:27 PM
I do think for some reason, he could play a good Hal Jordan.

Just cast someone.
OldBenKenobi
OldBenKenobi - 8/6/2013, 7:27 PM
Damn these old Batman rumors to hell.
TheOneAboveAll
TheOneAboveAll - 8/6/2013, 7:27 PM
We need someone to be announced so we can nitpick everything about him and then get surprised by his performance when the movie comes out.
pud333
pud333 - 8/6/2013, 7:28 PM
No no no no.
Franshu
Franshu - 8/6/2013, 7:28 PM
Nah. He was good in Watchmen, but he just looks NOTHING like Bruce Wayne.
schneider625
schneider625 - 8/6/2013, 7:30 PM
Goddammit, this bullshit needs to stop!
IronLeprechaun
IronLeprechaun - 8/6/2013, 7:30 PM
Make it happen bitches.
Oxion
Oxion - 8/6/2013, 7:31 PM
So an old ass Batman and a young Superman is somehow supposed to lead to a Justice League movie? Bullshyt....
CCR
CCR - 8/6/2013, 7:31 PM
Yeah too bad he's not 10 years younger....if they're seriously going this route, ffs just get Bale.
IronLeprechaun
IronLeprechaun - 8/6/2013, 7:31 PM
And he isn't old, he's older for Bruce Wayne, but he could definitely pull it off
CouchTater
CouchTater - 8/6/2013, 7:34 PM
Oh Hell No!
PartyKiller
PartyKiller - 8/6/2013, 7:34 PM
At this point I would rather see more Watchmen than Man Of Steel or "Old Man Brucie". Old Man Logan was cool though.
MattBracken
MattBracken - 8/6/2013, 7:34 PM
Richard Armitage is the way to go, he definitely fits the bill with his looks, he is 6’2″, has a deep, rich voice, and has the acting ability to play anything he wants. As seen in the Hobbit he can act very very grumpy. Richard Armitage’s popularity with fans is such that his followers call themselves the “Armitage Army” and are one of the most loyal groups of followers in the industry.
Silentman
Silentman - 8/6/2013, 7:34 PM
I would love to see an older Bruce and I think Josh Brolin or Jeffery Dean Morgan would be great picks. It would be another fresh take on the character rather than rinsing and recycling the same thing. If they end up going with some one younger though than Gosling would be an interesting choice, but I think Richard Aritage is a slightly better fit.
CharlesLord
CharlesLord - 8/6/2013, 7:34 PM
i can see the really rugged bats.
Darkknightman
Darkknightman - 8/6/2013, 7:34 PM
Terrible choice. For God's sake, JON HAMM!!! IS THERE ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE WHO MORE RESEMBLES BRUCE WAYNE? SHIT HOW DIFFICULT CAN THIS BE?
rubbish78
rubbish78 - 8/6/2013, 7:35 PM
noooooo
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