Peacemaker Star Chooses Unexpected Actor for Batman Role in DC Universe

Although the DC Universe (DCU) has yet to find its definitive Batman, actress Sol Rodríguez from Peacemaker has expressed her support for a captivating candidate: British actor Harris Dickinson. This comes at a time when the future of the iconic character remains uncertain within the vast landscape of the DCU.

With Robert Pattinson’s iteration potentially existing as part of the ‘Elseworlds’ narrative, the DCU is on the lookout for a new Batman to lead the main storyline. As fans speculate on potential actors, the current search yields limited clarity, and many online polls and discussions have put forth various suggestions. Among these is the name Brandon Sklenar, known for his role in 1923, after director James Gunn mentioned he has been watching the series recently. Nevertheless, Gunn has made no definitive statements about a frontrunner for the role.

Rodríguez Advocates for Harris Dickinson as Batman

In a recent conversation with The Movie Dweeb, Rodríguez was asked whom she would cast as Batman, drawing from her character as Bruce Wayne’s bodyguard, Sasha Bordeaux, in the comics. Her pick? “There’s this actor… he’s a co-star of Nicole Kidman in Babygirl, Harris Dickinson! I think he’d be a great Batman!”

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Beyond his role in Babygirl, where Dickinson plays an intern entangled in a scandalous affair with his employer, he has also appeared in notable films including The King’s Man and the critically-acclaimed Triangle of Sadness, which received a Best Picture nomination. His recent project, The Iron Claw, features him alongside stars like Zac Efron and Jeremy Allen White, portraying one of the Von Erich brothers.

At just 29 years old, Dickinson is emerging as a prominent figure in cinema, earning fan speculation about his potential as the next James Bond. His existing commitments are manageable, particularly since he is slated to play John Lennon in Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles miniseries, thereby leaving availability to take on the Batman role—especially with the screenplay for The Brave and the Bold still in development.

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Nevertheless, fans shouldn’t anticipate any immediate announcements regarding Batman. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Gunn candidly addressed the challenges he faces in bringing the character back to life: “Batman’s my biggest issue in all of DC right now, personally, ” he remarked.

While he clarified that he is not the one writing Batman’s script, he is actively collaborating with the writer to ensure that this vital character is portrayed correctly.“Outside of the projects I’m currently overseeing, completing our scripts for Wonder Woman and Batman are two of our top priorities, ” he added, emphasizing the significance of both heroes in the DC narrative landscape.

Gunn has confirmed his active involvement in developing The Brave and the Bold, though uncertainty lingers around the directorial choice, particularly regarding Andy Muschietti’s attachment to the project.

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