It’s been greater than two years since DC Studios introduced its Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters slate, and but, the seek for the subsequent Batman continues. Whereas the Caped Crusader made a fleeting look in Creature Commandos, work on The Courageous and the Daring stays in limbo, with filmmaker Andy Muschietti’s tackle the Darkish Knight seemingly nonetheless years away. In the meantime, The Batman – Half II has additionally encountered delays however seems to be slowly transferring ahead. However whether or not or not Robert Pattinson‘s Bruce Wayne transitions into James Gunn‘s DCU is up for debate, so for now, followers have loads of time to take a position on who may take up the mantle of Bruce Wayne within the DCU.

One identify that has gained traction amongst the web fandom is 1923 star Brandon Sklenar, who has as soon as once more spoken out on how a lot he desires to put on the cape and cowl. Sklenar has been making fairly the identify for himself these days after his work in initiatives like 1923, Drop, and It Ends With Us, and his real ardour for the character definitely provides to his attraction. Chatting with The Film Podcast, Sklenar revealed simply how a lot the position means to him:

“Batman’s been my favorite comedian e-book since I used to be a baby, and it’s secretly been my endlessly dream to be Batman,” he admitted. “That’s not one thing you wish to say an excessive amount of.”

However when he noticed his identify being linked with the position by followers who thought he’d be nicely suited, Sklenar did confess that he could not assist however listen and let the thrill get to him.

“I began seeing all this fan artwork and was like, ‘Oh, rattling, I like this. This kinda is smart. It makes plenty of sense. I feel I might crush that position and I would like to do it if it ever occurs. I would like to do it.”

May Brandon Sklenar Be Batman?

With DC presently targeted on Superman, Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrow, and Clayface, there’s nonetheless time earlier than a brand new Batman formally enters the DCU. If Clayface features a cameo from Bruce Wayne, it might be the right second to introduce the subsequent Darkish Knight, so perhaps now’s Sklenar’s time? He desires it, that is for positive.

“I’ve seen a bunch of fan-casting for this Batman factor, and that’s very fascinating to me. I like Batman. That might be a dream, for positive. However we’ll see what occurs, I’m constructed for it. It must be the best factor on the proper time.”

1923 returns to Paramount+ on Sunday. Keep tuned to Collider for all the newest information and updates.