Is Ben Barnes the perfect actor to play Batman? The Punisher star gives his thoughts on taking one the role of the DC Universe’s Caped Crusader.
Over the past few months, the topic of “Who should play Batman in the new DC Universe” has absolutely exploded in popularity. Not only has the internet floated every actor under the sun to play the role, from DC regulars like Alan Ritchson to new faces like Brandon Sklenar, but even the celebrities themselves have taken to advocating for their chances to play the Dark Knight.
The latest actor to join these ranks is Ben Barnes, best known for his role as Jigsaw in The Punisher series. When speaking with Collider at the FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention, Barnes reflected on how his love for Batman stretched back to childhood. And when asked if he would ever consider joining the DC Universe to play the character, Barnes playfully accepted the mantle.
“I was actually watching some— my parents just visited me, and they bought some like little kid videos, and we were watching some old family videos. And in every single one, I was dressed like Batman or Robin Hood. I think there may have been a Spider-Man one, but it was mainly Batman. So obviously, I was, from age 4 and up, I obviously requested that.”
, “Hey, I accept…Just call me, I’ve got Bruce Wayne ready to go.”
Is Ben Barnes Playing Batman?
Of course, as with any actor who has thrown their hat in the ring to play Batman in recent months, there’s no official word on if Ben Barnes is even being considered for the DC Universe role. Though, given his history with action projects like The Punisher and the Narnia franchise, he certainly wouldn’t struggle to slip into the world of blockbuster filmmaking.
Though luckily for Ben Barnes, casting for Batman in the DC Universe may start sooner than fans expect. Despite a competing Batman movie filming next year, James Gunn expects to have a completed script for Batman: The Brave and The Bold by the end of this year. Meaning fans could find out who’s playing the new Batman before The Batman Part II even comes out!
Batman: The Brave and The Bold is currently in development at DC Studios. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the DC Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!
