Two of the most popular casting candidates forBatmanandWonder Womanin the newDC Universejust got a boost from the franchise’s chief.DC’s slate of projectsincludes quite a few exciting movies and TV shows.The first hero from the iconic Trinity to enter the DCU is David Corenswet’s Superman, who leads a solo movie arriving soon.
When James Gunn announced theDCU’s Chapter One, he revealedBatman’sThe Brave and the Boldmovie, which will feature the live-action debut of Damian Wayne. Recently,a Wonder Woman DCU movie was announced to be in development. Now, I believe that Gunn has made the chances of two popular Batman and Wonder Woman candidates increase after new comments.
James Gunn Has Commented On Two Popular DCU Batman & Wonder Woman Casting Choices
Many Actors Have Been Rumored To Take Over As The DC Heroes
Plenty of actors have been rumored for the DCU’s Batman, ranging from the likes ofThe Boys' Jensen Ackles toReacher’s Alan Ritchson to Hollywood star Jake Gyllenhaal and more.Brandon Sklenar, star of theYellowstoneprequel1923, has become a fan-favorite for Batman. On Threads,Gunnrevealed that he liked Sklenar’s Spencer Dutton in1923, saying, “That show was great.”
As for Wonder Woman, popular fancasts include Alexandra Daddario, Ana de Armas, and more. From Star Wars,Andorstar Adria Arjona has become a growing favorite for the DCU’s Wonder Woman. Gunn is well aware of the actress' talents, having worked with her onThe Belko Experiment. Now,Gunn commented on Arjona playing Wonder Woman, saying, “She’d be a great Wonder Woman.”
Why Brandon Sklenar And Adria Arjona Would Be Perfect For DC’s New Batman & Wonder Woman
The Actors' Past Roles Showcase Their Skills For Bruce Wayne And Diana Prince
With Gunn being a fan of Sklenar’s most famous role and revealing that he thinks Arjona would be great as Wonder Woman, I believe both actors' chances of securing the roles have increased. Gunn watching1923is perfect for Sklenar’s Batman chances.His character, Spencer Dutton, is a lot like Bruce Wayne and Batman in a few different ways.
Spencer is the most physically capable character on the show, using intimidation tactics and winning pretty much every fight he is a part of. The character is known for brooding and has a kind heart despite his closed-off demeanor. The role isa perfect showcase of Sklenar’s ability to play Batman. As for Arjona, her past roles show her skills.
Andor’s Bix Caleen is a character that allowed Arjona to showcase different sides of her acting abilities. She wasas fierce as Wonder Woman should be, with the same mix of grit and compassion. InHit Man, opposite Glen Powell, Arjona put all of her charisma on display, showing how she can also make Wonder Woman a fun character.
Brandon Sklenar And Adria Arjona Would Love To Join David Corenswet’s Superman As The DCU Trinity
The New DC Universe Can Always Use Actors Passionate About Their Roles
Besides Gunn’s positive words, there is the fact that Sklenar and Arjona want to play the DCU’s Batman and Wonder Woman. Speaking withScreenRant,Brandon Sklenar revealed he has wanted to play Batman since he was a kid. As for Arjona, she told a fan when asked about Wonder Woman that they should help her by writing about it online.
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Batman’sThe Brave and the Boldmovie and Wonder Woman’s untitled DCU film are being written right now. Casting is expected to begin after the movies' scripts are finished. Based on Gunn’s comments, I believe Brandon Sklenar and Adria Arjona have a decent chance of at least auditioning for DCUBatmanandWonder Woman, and I hope they get it.
DC Universe
The DC Universe is one of the biggest comic book franchises and often competes with Marvel. DC Comics started as National Allied Publications, founded by Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson in 1935. Since then, the franchise has exploded with thousands of comic books, movies, TV shows, and video games. 2013 marked the beginning of the most recent iteration of the superheroes, with Zack Snyder introducing Henry Cavill as Superman. After several movies with mixed reviews, DC underwent a soft reboot under the helm of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
