TITANS Star Brenton Thwaites Is Holding Out Hope He Might Play Big Screen Nightwing In New DCU

TITANS Star Brenton Thwaites Is Holding Out Hope He Might Play Big Screen Nightwing In New DCU

As Titans season 4 continues, star Brenton Thwaites seems optimistic he could get the chance to bring his take on Dick Grayson/Nightwing to the big screen as part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU...

By JoshWilding - Dec 13, 2022 06:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Titans
Source: SFX Magazine (via CBR)

Originally launched as part of the short-lived DC Universe streaming app, there was initially a lot of excitement for Titans among fans. Unfortunately, the show didn't quite live up to those lofty expectations, though it still has a devoted fanbase and recently dropped an undeniably exciting season 4 midseason finale. 

What the future holds in store for Titans is near-impossible to say, particularly with DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran mapping out a 10-year plan for the DCU. 

That's expected to create a shared world encompassing film, television, and video game projects, potentially meaning shows like this one and Superman & Lois will be phased out. 

During a recent interview with SFX Magazine (via CBR), Dick Grayson actor Brenton Thwaites was asked if he would like to bring his Nightwing to the big screen as part of the new DCU. Understandably, the actor seems keen to continue playing the former Robin on any sized screen he can. 

"I have thought about that. I would love to do that," the actor admits. "It’s not up to me, it’s up to Warner Bros. Things at Warner Bros are changing quite drastically. Their next slate of films could be really exciting. We just have to wait and see. It would be a great honour to bring Nightwing to the big screen."

"If we were to do that, and if there was a bit of money behind a film version of Nightwing, it would be one of the greatest superhero stories out there."

There were once plans for a Nightwing movie from The LEGO Batman Movie director Chris McKay.

It would ultimately fall by the wayside, and not even Zack Snyder appeared to have plans for Dick. After all, it's been confirmed that the defaced Robin costume spotted in the Batcave in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice belonged to Dick instead of Jason Todd, and there was no mention of Nightwing in Snyder's Justice League sequel storyboards.

Would you like to see Thwaites play the DCU's Nightwing?

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Conquistador
Conquistador - 12/13/2022, 6:37 AM
I feel like he was wasted on this show, actually most of the actors seem to be doing good with what they've been given. Only Raven is quite annoying.

This show isn't going to survive the shake up i feel. It has so much potential in the beginning but that didn't last long.

Will check out season 4 after it's all aired.
Taonrey
Taonrey - 12/13/2022, 7:15 AM
@UniqNo - the issue is they don’t know how to use their budget, if your show gets a low budget maybe don’t have starfire and Beast boy in your cast.
Forthas
Forthas - 12/13/2022, 6:38 AM
Maybe Damian Wayne, but Joseph Gordon Levitt should be the DC Nightwing!
Deklipz
Deklipz - 12/13/2022, 6:52 AM
@Forthas - I could see it
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 12/13/2022, 7:56 AM
@Forthas - very hard pass on that idea
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 12/13/2022, 8:34 AM
@Forthas - his old ass?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/13/2022, 7:32 AM
Welp…
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 12/13/2022, 7:57 AM
Give him a less armoured suit and I think he’s great. I wasn’t a huge fan of them taking Superman’s influence away from the name Nightwing but that’s the writers fault not his
Odin
Odin - 12/13/2022, 8:16 AM
I wouldn't be againt that. I think he is a good casting, but the show completely missed the mark on Nightwing's character, despite making sort of the main character of the show.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 12/13/2022, 8:19 AM


Don't hold your breath dude.

MuadDib
MuadDib - 12/13/2022, 9:39 AM
We need a fresh start in all things DC

Although I’m sure Peacemaker will survive somehow

At this point I’d down for a full reboot

Shame we find ourselves at this point, but too many balls have been dropped up until this point to try and turn this ship around.

It’ll be painful and it’ll take time

But we need to start fresh
hazapez
hazapez - 12/13/2022, 10:06 AM
@MuadDib - bro, we dont need to start fresh. gunn included the current jl in the season finale. i'm sure he will try to salvage the actors.
CaptainDC
CaptainDC - 12/13/2022, 11:26 AM
Given Nightwing's storied history, it's pretty incredible that he's our first live action version of Nightwing.

All things considered, he's been great in the role taking what's given to him.
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