Batman: The Long Halloween had been adapted into two films that, albeit handled poorly by Warner Brothers, were still relatively well received by fans. It seems that there could be a third film to round out the trilogy, as DC has announced its follow-up to The Long Holloween, a 10-issue series by the writer of Daredevil: Yellow, Batman: Hush, and Batman: The Long Halloween, Jeph Loeb.
While there are no official indications of a threequel being made to round out the Long Halloween trilogy if a film were to be made, it is most likely that the actors of the other two films will reprise their roles for the third one. This would mean that Jensen Ackles, who essays the role of Soldier Boy for Amazon’s hit R-rated superhero shoe, The Boys, can return to voice Batman.
Fans cannot wait for The Long Halloween to continue
Fans have taken to the internet to celebrate the continuation of the story, which might as well spawn a third film. However unlikely is a film that follows in on the story set in The Long Halloween Part 1 and Part 2, fans are eager to see what the comic brings to the table:
That sounds great 👍
— One Small Step (@full_mount727) May 25, 2024
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Inject this into my veins.
— Yugi-Centric (@yugicentric) May 25, 2024
hell yea! pic.twitter.com/9bOazn8gu1
— WINTER (@itsWinterWrites) May 25, 2024
Let's GOOOO pic.twitter.com/5goMAG7XeE
— 𝘿𝘾🥤 (@DCWale_CFC) May 25, 2024
Given that the Tomorrow-verse line of films will be ending soon enough, and the DC animated side of things will be more in line with James Gunn’s DCU, it is highly unlikely that Batman would get to finish his Halloween trilogy. However should there be a The Last Halloween film, Jensen Ackles would be the front-runner to voice the character.
James Gunn is yet to cast his Batman, would Jensen Ackles be the right pick?
Jensen Ackles is a huge fan of Batman, having voiced the character in the Tomorrow-verse, while also having essayed the role of the Red Hood in Under the Red Hood. Ackles is also a choice to play Batman in the DCU and would be a great pick for the franchise. Ackles could believably pull off a slightly experienced Batman but still fumble about enough to sell the dysfunctionality of his relationship with Damien Wayne.
The actor is also well suited for the role thanks to his physicality, which he has proven is in peek shape with his work on The Boys. Further, given that he has already played Batman, Ackles definitely has the acting chops to pull off the character on the big screen.
