(CelebNMusic247-News) Which Celebrity Does Warner Bros Likes as Batman?
Big news hit this week when Warner Bros announced that they were looking for an older Batman for Batman vs. Superman!
The Hollywood Reporter is now revealing three contenders for the role of the Batman, However, the studio wants Batman to be around 40 years old in their story, which will be influenced by Frank Miller’s “The Dark Knight Returns” graphic novel.
Here’s the drop:
The script is still being written, so there haven’t been any formal offers, however director Zack Snyder is beginning to look at actors for the part of Batman. Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Joe Manganiello are the top names.
First up is, Josh Brolin is 45 years old. According to THR, Warner Bros likes him a lot. He recently starred in their movie Gangster Squad, and he’ll be in Sin City: A Dame to Kill next year, which is based on comics by Frank Miller. Two sources tell THRthat Brolin is the favorite at this stage.
Next, Ryan Gosling is only 32 years old. Like Brolin, he starred in Gangster Squad. He may not be in his late 30s or early 40s, but he can act and is being considered for the role.
And coming in third is True Blood werewolf, Joe Manganiello is 36 years old. According to THR’s sources, Zack Snyder liked him as a possible Superman for Man of Steel before choosing Henry Cavill for the part. Though, Joe would be an interesting choice to go up against Henry Cavill aka Superman in the upcoming Batman vs Superman film set fro summer 2015.
The list doesn’t stop there as THR also lists Richard Armitage, Matthew Goode, and Max Martini as potential candidates for the part of Batman.
The casting process is expected to pick up within the next month or two. Stay tuned to Batman News for all the latest Batman vs. Superman casting rumors and news.
Who would you want to see as the Batman and who do you feel would give him the mystic and darkness that the Batman deserves?
Who do think fits the role better – Josh Brolin, Joe Manganiello or Ryan Gosling?
