Speculation about who will play the next superhero or villain is rife in the world of comic book movies. The Brave and the Bold is expected to come out in 2026, and fans have already begun to guess who may be the next Batman. And none other than Joe Keery, who portrays the endearing Steve Harrington in the well-liked Netflix series Stranger Things, is seeming like a choice for the role.
While Joe Keery won over many admirers with his portrayal of Steve Harrington, some people might have doubts about his abilities to portray the Dark Knight. He may be a fantastic option for the post, though, for a number of compelling reasons.
Could Joe Keery be the Next Batman? Director James Gunn Searches for a Younger Dark Knight
For the next movie The Brave and the Bold, director James Gunn recently tweeted that he is looking for a Batman actor who is only a few years older than his youthful Superman. It is likely that the guy will be in his early to mid-30s because he will have his son Damian Wayne. Fans should start thinking about actors around the age of 30 and avoid using well-known fan casts like Jensen Ackles from The Boys. One of the younger performers that could consider playing Bruce Wayne is Joe Keery from Stranger Things.
Keery is capable of portraying both the heroic Batman and the compassionate side of Bruce Wayne. His performance in Stranger Things, where he initially played a traditional bully before changing into a far more heroic figure, has already demonstrated his acting prowess. This corresponds to Batman’s transformation through time from a rougher, more aggressive vigilante to a gentler, more heroic one. In addition, Keery’s background dealing with young performers would be a significant advantage for whoever played Batman alongside a young Damian Wayne in the DC Universe.
In Stranger Things, Keery also acted as Dustin’s mentor, encouraging him to build his confidence. The Brave and the Bold would benefit from this experience since Keery’s Batman could guide young Damian Wayne, while simultaneously defending him in combat scenes.
Unorthodox Choices: James Gunn’s History of Casting Comic Performers
While Keery may not be the typical option for Batman, The Brave and the Bold filmmaker James Gunn has made unorthodox casting decisions in the past for his superheroes. For instance, Gunn offered comic performers like Chris Pratt and John C. Reilly heroic parts in Guardians of the Galaxy, while securing Vin Diesel, a true action star, exclusively for the voice of Groot.
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Keery might play Batman in The Brave and the Bold in a similar vein to how Pratt played Star-Lord. This wouldn’t be the first time an unusual option for the part has been selected. When Christian Bale was initially cast as Bruce Wayne, people had their doubts as well.
Now that Keery is in his 30s, he will likely want to move away from playing teenage roles. Getting cast as Batman could be a great way for him to redefine his public image, and it might be just what he’s looking for after his successful tenure on Stranger Things.
While there is still no official casting news for the role of Batman in The Brave and the Bold, the possibility of Joe Keery donning the cape and cowl is quite exciting. Whether he gets the part or not, it’s clear that Keery has already won over many fans with his charismatic performance in the Netflix series. So, we can expect to see more of him in the future, whether as Batman or in other exciting roles
Source: CBR.
