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Top 10 Actors to Play the Next Batman

Which of Hollywood's Best Can Fill the Cape and Cowl?

By Jordon DumenilPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Chances are that there will be a new caped crusader soon, so we are gonna go over 10 of Hollywood's greats to find which actor can best fit in the cape and cowl.

1. Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell; The Ideal Bruce Wayne

Colin Farrell truely looks the part of an ideal Bruce Wayne and with his amazing acting skills it isn't hard to imagine him doing it. With his previous roles of playing as gritty cops in movies such as: Miami Vice(2006), S.W.A.T(2004) and Pride and Glory(2008) plus his action movie roles in movies like Dead Man Down(2013) and Total Recall(2012) Colin Farrell has proved that he is ready to play the Dark Knight.

2. Gabriel Macht

Gabriel Macht; He Technically Already Played Batman

Gabriel Macht, best known for his role as Harvey Spectre in Suits(2011) embodies the Bruce Wayne/ Batman persona which is clearly seen in his role as Harvey Spectre. Gabriel Macht embodies the physique, confidence and intellect of Batman and many fans of both the show and the Batman would be happy to see him take on the role.

3. Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood; The Gritty Batman

Imagine if Clint Eastwood played Batman, well that can still technically happen through Scott Eastwood. Although he doesn't have much acting experience he will manage to prove haters wrong when given the chance to dawn the cape and cowl. To add he already has experince in DC movies with his minor role in Suicide Squad(2016).

4. Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm; Batman, Check. Bruce Wayne, Check

No actor on this list can possible portray Bruce Wayne and Batman as dynamically as Jon Hamm at the same time. With his role in Mad Men(2007) proving his ability to play Bruce Wayne and his performance in The Town(2010) displaying his interregation and detective skills it would be amazing to see his take on the world's greatest detective.

5. Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy; He Can Practically Play Anyone

Tom Hardy is known for being able to play a variety of different roles, from his suave roles in Legend(2015) and Inception(2010) to his darker roles in movies such as Lawless(2012) and Mad Max(2015) it is easy to see how Tom Hardy can seamlessly switch from Bruce Wayne to Batman, thus creating the chance for an amazing take on the Batman. To add the Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan has acknowledged Tom Hardy's ability to act with his eyes which is perfect for the cowl.

6. Scott Adkins

Scott Adkins; The Real Life Batman

Scott Adkins is pretty much the real life Batman. With his experience in Martial Arts ranging from acrobatics to Muay Thai to Ninjutsu this actor will easily be able to take on the Dark Knight's intense action scenes. Altough he hasn't had a lot of experience in main stream hollywood his roles in lower budget movies such as Ninja(2009), Boyka: Undisputed(2016), Close Range(2015) and Expendables 2(2012) prove his potential to play the Caped Crusader.

7. Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves; Brooding Batman

Keanu Reeves needs no introduction and with movies like Speed(1994), John Wick(2014), Matrix(1999) and DC's Constantine(2005) under his belt, he also needs little convincing to prove he is ready for a role as Batman.

8. Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton; Powerhous Batman

With Joel Edgerton's intimadting physique it is not hard to see him as the Batman. His credentials do not end there as his ability to act in a variety of different roles such as Warrior(2008), Black Mass(2015) and Bright(2017) speak for themselves when determining his ability to play a comic-accurate depiction of the Batman.

9. Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone: The Dark Knight Returns

Sylvester Stallone has proven that he has still got those action movie chops with his recent roles in Escape Plan(2013), The Expendables(2010) and Creed(2015), which would make him perfect for a role as an older grittier Batman in a take similar to the Dark Knight Returns.

10. Armie Hammer

Armie Hammer; If It Isn't Broke, Don't Fix It

Armie Hammer is not only considered a number one pick by many Batman fans, but was also previously considered for the role in the sheveled project, Justice League Mortal(2008). This take would be amazing to see and can still happen as Armie Hammer has proven he can still do it with movies like: The Social Network(2010), The Man From U.N.C.L.E(2015) and the Lone Ranger(2013).

All in all....

These 10 actors have proven what it takes to dawn the cape and cowl and anyone of these actors take on the Batman would be one to be remembered.

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