THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Fan Art Imagines THE BOYS Star Jensen Ackles Suiting Up As The DCU's Batman

The Boys and Supernatural star Jensen Ackles remains a fan favourite choice to play the DCU's Dark Knight and some impressive new artwork imagines what he'd look like suited up as Batman. Check it out!

By JoshWilding - Jun 10, 2024 07:06 AM EST

Filed Under: The Brave and the Bold

Original plans called for The Flash to end with Michael Keaton's Batman in the DCEU. He'd have gone on to appear in Batgirl and Batman Beyond, likely meeting Ben Affleck's Caped Crusader in Crisis on Infinite Earths.

DC Studios scrapped all of those ideas, and the plan is to introduce a new Batman in Andy Muschietti's The Brave and the Bold. That story will revolve around Bruce Wayne training his son, Damian, as Robin, adapting elements from Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's Batman and Robin.

We still don't know who is writing the movie and, based on several comments from DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, the Caped Crusader is still a long way from being cast in the DCU.

The Boys and Supernatural star Jensen Ackles remains a fan-favourite choice to play the DCU's Caped Crusader, and he's no stranger to the role after lending his voice to the hero in multiple DC animated projects, including recent "Tomorrowverse" movies like Batman: The Long Halloween and Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Now, we have fan art by @captracc_ which is inspired by our first look at Superman; in the piece, Ackles suits up as The Brave and the Bold's Batman. It's a clever spin on that sneak peek and arguably works better with Gotham City and the Bat Signal looming large in the background.

You may recall that Ackles suited up as the Dark Knight for Halloween some years ago, proving this is a character he's passionate about potentially bringing to the screen.

Whether Gunn would give him a shot at the role remains to be seen. However, the decision to cast relative unknown David Corenswet as the DCU's Man of Steel suggests the filmmaker isn't necessarily looking to fill this relaunched shared world with A-List stars.

"Uh...I don’t know. Even if I knew I wouldn’t tell you," Ackles said last year when he was asked about potentially playing the DCU's Batman. "I mean could I do it? Sure. Would I want to 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," he joked. "Would I entertain the idea of playing my favorite superhero of all time? Nah, I’m good. It seems like a lot of work. You have to put on that suit, be a superhero...I would love it. Sign me up."

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22 Comments

UniqNo - 6/10/2024, 7:17 AM

He's cool, but too old as far as franchise potential goes. I liked Ritcheson aswell, but he's probably aging out soon too especially if it doesn't start filming until next year or 2026.

Origame - 6/10/2024, 7:19 AM

I feel like this started out as a parody of the superman first look image but then they just gave up and made batman fanart instead.

DrReedRichards - 6/10/2024, 7:24 AM

Not a fan of the fan-art, but I appreciate having Bermejo on the thumbnail.

THEKENDOMAN - 6/10/2024, 7:27 AM

Unfortunately, this will never happen. So, let's enjoy the artwork.

S8R8M - 6/10/2024, 7:38 AM

Something unpleasing about looking at that and the superman image. It makes the bat nipples-suit look like a masterpiece.
I like the idea of Ackles as Batman. I still believe Batman should be a tv show because the character (to me) feels rushed or a secondary to his villains in the movies. I feel like Gunn's Batman & Damian will be very similar to Big Daddy & Hit girl.

TheLight - 6/10/2024, 7:39 AM

If this was 10-12 yrs ago, yeah I'd be all game for it. But this trend of "older than Superman, seasoned Batman" needs to stop. We need a Batman still young and in his prime around the same time as Supes to give both balance and relatability.

grouch - 6/10/2024, 7:45 AM

@TheLight - older heroes would be their prime. go watch your netflix teen slop.

UniqNo - 6/10/2024, 7:49 AM

@TheLight - I don't mind if Bruce is older. Especially when you consider the fact he's going to have Damien, who is technically the 4th Robin by canon. If they're to remain true to source then the new Batman will already be foster dad to Dick, (maybe Jason) and Tim also Cassie if they decide to integrate her. So an actor in their late 30's to early 40's i think could work if they sign on a multipicture deal. Corenswet is only 30 (and i guess his Superman is going to be similar in age). Having a Batman around the same age is not going to work if we're suppose to see him as a father figure to other heroes.

TheLight - 6/10/2024, 7:57 AM

@grouch - I'm not talking about them, am I? To the shadows with you.

TheLight - 6/10/2024, 8:04 AM

@UniqNo - "Having a Batman around the same age is not going to work if we're suppose to see him as a father figure to other heroes."

I don't need him being a father figure to Superman. That's what Snyder tried to do in his DCEU. And you make it sound as if this can't be done with Batman. Having a Batman in his mid 30s with kids is not exactly breaking any faith considering that Bruce was in his late 20s when he adopted Dick Grayson. We don't know what history Gunn's Batman will have yet. Bottom line, for me, I don't need or want to see another 40s Batman and 30s Superman dynamic again.

UniqNo - 6/10/2024, 8:17 AM

@TheLight - I think Snyder's version was more weathered and "on his way out" kind of Batman filled with hate and Frank Millar's pen which Snyder liked to suck on and also was not much of a mentor. I didn't mean father figure to Superman, lol! i meant his boys (and girl?) plus mid 30's is still older than Corenswet's Superman. I will still put it more to the late side like 37/38

Nighwing will likely be an adult, Jason dead (or also just a couple years younger than Dick) and Tim in his late teens with Damien probably between 10 to 13 so i think a 37 to 42 year old Bruce will be just about right.

Gunn seems like the guy that source material matter to, so i would be willing to put money on the fact his Batman is going to be a little older than Corenswets Superman, whether it be the actor or the charcter's age.

TheLight - 6/10/2024, 5:38 PM

@UniqNo - "I will still put it more to the late side like 37/38".

That's still too old IMO, but I get what you're saying. And mid30s is still better than mid40s because at least they both are in the same decade range👍.

Doomsday8888 - 6/10/2024, 7:52 AM

Scott Summers?
Hal Jordan?

C'mon man, we can do better than f*cking Batman...

WEAPONXOXOXO - 6/10/2024, 8:07 AM

HermanM - 6/10/2024, 8:17 AM

LOL!

We really need a second first look at that Superman suit

TheVisionary25 - 6/10/2024, 8:51 AM

I actually like that fanart…

It’s clearly inspired by the recent Superman first look but works better imo as a reveal.

I think Ackles could pull it off but my choice is Brandon Sklenar from Yellowstone 1923.

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slickrickdesigns - 6/10/2024, 8:54 AM

lol… most unflattering first look into any cbm that was supposed to be a big reveal.

Beer85 - 6/10/2024, 8:58 AM

Fan casting is so f*cking lazy. One of the few good fan-castings was Billy Zane as Lex Luthor. Yet the CW got him to play f*cking P.T. Barnum on "Legends of Tomorrow". No , Ackles is not "fantastic casting" as Batman. I also liked the CW show he was in when i was skinny, but no.

RegularPoochie - 6/10/2024, 9:14 AM

lazlodaytona - 6/10/2024, 9:29 AM

I don't get people's obsession with Ackles being Batman. He's an ok actor but not on Batman's level.

Tsedor80 - 6/10/2024, 11:16 AM

I’m really hoping we do t get another dark colored suit. Would love to see the blue and grey or black and gray like new 52

Moriakum - 6/10/2024, 11:17 AM

Another different Batman!

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THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD Fan Art Imagines THE BOYS Star Jensen Ackles Suiting Up As The DCU's Batman

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