Jensen Ackles Becomes The DCU Batman In Realistic Fan Concept Art

Jensen Ackles gets imagined as the Batman of the new DC Universe in stunning fan concept art. Ackles is the fan-favorite choice to play Bruce Wayne in the DCU’s The Brave and the Bold Batman reboot movie. While the actor, at 45, is older than the 30-year-old DCU Superman star David Corenswet, Ackles has shown that he has what it takes to play Batman in live-action.

On Twitter, artist @21xfour shared striking fan concept art of what Ackles as the DCU’s Batman could look like.

Both with and without the Dark Knight’s cowl, Ackles looks pitch-perfect as the Batman of DC’s upcoming movies. While there has been no announcement of who will play Batman in The Brave and the Bold yet, Ackles has appeared among the names rumored for the coveted DCU role.

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Jensen Ackles DCU Batman Rumors Explained

Ackles has been pushing for his chance to play Batman for some time, with the actor’s connection to the character starting from Ackles voicing Red Hood in 2010’s Batman: Under the Red Hood. Ackles has commented about his desire to play Batman multiple times in the past, with the actor finally getting to join the animated Tomorrowverse as Bruce Wayne in 2021’s two-part Batman: The Long Halloween. Now Ackles has his sights set on playing Batman in live-action.

The January 2023 DCU slate reveal brought along the announcement of The Brave and the Bold, with the movie following the story of Bruce discovering he has a son, Damian Wayne, and getting to bond with him. Ackles’ age would make sense for the Batman reboot movie, as the actor would be believable as a Batman who lives among the Bat-Family. Besides Damian, James Gunn has confirmed that other Bat-Family members will appear in The Brave and the Bold.

Last June, Ackles commented on his chances of playing Batman, saying, “I would love it. Sign me up.” In December, Gunn shot down the rumor that Ackles had been cast as the DCD Batman along with other actors said to play Bat-Family characters. When speaking about the Ackles as Batman rumor, Gunn said it was false because “there’s no script yet.” The Brave and the Bold will be directed by The Flash‘s Andy Muschietti, with no screenwriter attached as of yet. When The Brave and the Bold‘s script is finalized, Ackles could get his chance to play the DCU’s Batman.

Source: @21xfour/Twitter