Ben Schwartz Says Plastic Man Casting Would Be A ‘Dream Come True’

Could Ben Schwartz play Plastic Man?

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Does James Gunn have his Plastic Man? Ben Schwartz gives his thoughts on fans calling for him to be cast as the DC Universe’s stretchiest hero.

Ever since the genesis of the new DC Universe, fans have been flooding the internet with who they think James Gunn and Peter Safran should cast for certain heroes. While the obvious names like Batman and Wonder Woman have gotten plenty of attention, Plastic Man has surprisingly been one of the most speculated characters to appear in the upcoming reboot.

The two names with the most traction to play Plastic Man in the DC Universe are John Mulaney and Ben Schwartz. While Mulaney has been less than enthused about the prospect of being cast in a live-action superhero role, Schwartz seems to be playing a different tune. When asked about the prospect on Twitter/X, the Sonic the Hedgehog actor admitted that the role would be a “dream come true,” but trusts that James Gunn will cast the right person for the role when the time comes.

“It would be a dream come true. But whoever they get for that role. I’ll be excited that the character is out there in the world in a big fun way. James is in the zone with all of this stuff. He’ll nail it. And I’ll be first in line to buy a ticket.”

Is Ben Schwartz Playing Plastic Man In The DC Universe?

Surprisingly, even though there’s no definite word on Ben Schwartz playing the character, there are signs Plastic Man is on his way to the DC Universe. Early last year James Gunn responded to a rumor teasing that Sgt. Rock, Teen Titans, and Plastic Man movies were all in early development. Given two of the three turned out to be true, it’s possible that all three projects may in fact be in the works.

James Gunn himself also has personal ties to Plastic Man. The director attempted to make a film based around the hero starring Matthew Lillard 20 years before he took over the DC Universe. Superman also features Mister Terrific and Metamorpho, two heroes sharing a team with Eel O’Brien on The Terrifics. So even if Ben Schwartz might not play the reformed hero, it’s more likely than not the character will make his silver screen debut soon.

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Anthony Singletary

Anthony Singletary

Anthony has always had a love for stories. An aspiring screenwriter and video editor, he takes pride in connecting fans with the latest heroic news!