The Batman: The Brave and the Bold casting rumors haven't really begun to pick up steam just yet, but one name that has been mentioned in connection with the lead role of Bruce Wayne/Batman is Jensen Ackles.
Though it seems more like speculation than a solid rumor with anything behind it, the former Supernatural star does appear to be someone quite a few fans of the character could get behind as the DCU's new Dark Knight.
Ackles, who also plays Soldier Boy on Prime Video's The Boys, was asked about potentially donning the cape and cowl for The Brave and the Bold at a fan convention over the weekend (via Screen Rant).
After a bit of banter with the crowd, the actor made it clear that he would jump at the chance if the opportunity arose, but pointed out that "no conversations" are happening right now thanks to the WGA strike.
"I don't know. Even if I knew, I wouldn't tell you. I mean, could I do it? Sure. Would I wanna do it? Yes. Will I be mad when Pedro Pascal gets it? Yeah. God bless you, Pedro. You just keep killing it, buddy. Let me know when you pass on something. Look, right now nobody's talking about anything. There's a strike going on in the entertainment industry, and until that gets solved, nobody is having conversations about anything. Would I entertain the idea of playing my favorite superhero of all time? Nah, I'm good (laughs)...sounds like a lot of work. I would love it. Sign me up."
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The Flash director Andy Muschietti will helm The Brave and the Bold. The film doesn't currently have a screenwriter attached, but it has been confirmed that The Flash scribe Christina Hodson was "circling" before deciding to work on a Fast and Furious movie instead.
Along with a new take on the Dark Knight, The Brave and the Bold will introduce a very different Robin in the form of Damian Wayne, a "murderous tween raised by assassins who also happens to be the son Batman never knew he had."