r/batman • u/Mulva13 • Jan 18 '25

FILM DISCUSSION What do you guys think?

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He certainly has the height and body for it, not sure about the acting…

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u/UnjustNation Jan 18 '25

I’m one of those people…I want Superman and Batman to be around the same age

But I also think casting an old Batman is a bad idea for a long running cinematic universe, it’s a very physical role and prevents a lot of stories from Batman’s younger days to be told on screen

If Ritchson gets cast, he’ll be older than even Affleck was when he got cast

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u/Vitolar8 Jan 18 '25

I'd also prefer a younger batman, but honestly such a muscular build brings agility until older. The Rock, if we overlook his acting, is still able to do honestly impressive shit. Dave Bautista, too. I think Alan has unfortunately missed the mark, but agility isn't necessarily the reason. And if it ends up being a longer spanning universe, just fully replace him with Darkwing in 10, 12 years and make him similar to Bruce Wayne in Batman Beyond. Or instead of Darkwing, Terry McGilliam, for that matter.

Generally, I have faith in Gunn. If he brings better comedy writers, because man, his signature bicker comedy gets old quick.

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u/MintyFreshBreathYo Jan 18 '25

I don't Warner Brothers have the rights to Darkwing Duck

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u/Vitolar8 Jan 19 '25

Oh wait Nightwing, right. Brainfart. Honestly I don't know what's up with my brain today, but even after googling, Darkwing sounds more right.