According to a report that surfaced yesterday, Jake Gyllenhaal is rumoured to be stepping in as the Dark Knight for Matt Reeves’ The Batman should Ben Affleck step away from the role.
Over the last week, there has been many reports and rumours about Affleck’s future as the Caped Crusader. While some publications have revealed that Affleck is “contemplating” doing the film or films, other reports have indicated that he is looking for a cool and appropriate way to exit the franchise. While an official decision has yet to be made, it seems Reeves is already shopping around for a replacement actor should Affleck decline. And the first name that has popped up is Jake Gyllenhaal.
Of course, this isn’t the first time Gyllenhaal is contention for the role of Batman. He barely missed out on the part of Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan’s Batman series after attending an audition.
Gyllenhaal spoke to UK’s Daily Mail regarding his auditions for both Batman and Spider-Man and mentioned that he was thankful that he didn’t get the parts:
“I believe whatever happens, happens for good,” Gyllenhaal said. “I was definitely open to both the roles. However, at a certain point, you realise there is always someone more interesting, talented and ready to do the role. In any case, you are not going to get every role you go for. So you can say I neither rue nor am I thankful for having not worked on these superhero films.”
Over the last few years, however, Jake Gyllenhaal has proven himself as quite a gifted actor. His roles in Nightcrawler, Nocturnal Animals and Enemy has gained praise from fans and critics alike. It would be great to see how well he would do behind the cowl.
Of course, the Brokeback Mountain actor once revealed how he would portray the character in an interview on The Howard Stern Show:
No.
He looks like a boy, just no. Perhaps Robin or Nightwing. But it’s a big no for Batman
I think he would be a good terry mcginnis if they decide to do a Batman beyond
Brokeback Batman
Lasse Nordlund Høngaard What
What?
A younger batman
Yes.
Yes.
MAKE. THIS. HAPPEN.
Only a young batman
Give me A fucking break
What about Scott?
My Dream Cast as Bruze Wayne
Who’s that? Open Bob?
Who’s that? Open Bob?
Have you watched “Undisputed series” movies and “Ninja”
He was in the lead
And his fighting and acting skills are awesome.
He do his own stunts
Have you watched “Undisputed series” movies and “Ninja”
He was in the lead
And his fighting and acting skills are awesome.
He do his own stunts
Convince Affleck to stay.
Everyone gets so worked up for every idea for casting, then afterwards everyone is happy. I’m sure if he did get cast it would be done in a way that fits the role well.
I’m still not happy about Affleck
I’m still not happy about Affleck
Js
Js
No NO No
Absolutely not. Maybe robin
Absolutely not. Maybe robin
It will fucking suck if Affleck leaves this soon, but I have always said that Gyllenhaal would have made a solid young Bruce. So we will see. Also thought he would have made a solid older Dick Grayson as well.
It will fucking suck if Affleck leaves this soon, but I have always said that Gyllenhaal would have made a solid young Bruce. So we will see. Also thought he would have made a solid older Dick Grayson as well.
Broke back batman, lol
No -_-
God….no. He’ll just end up bumming Robin. (Bareback mountain!)
Kevin Porter.
Period !
Hell yeah.
Why he’s a pussy!!!
I can dig that. But he looks more like an older Robin or maybe nightwing than batman.
Should be his role he practically played Batman in Broke Back Mountain
??
Affleck is huge enough to be the batman. He’s perfect.
Jake would be fantastic as a replacement. Adkins could make an interesting Batman, but not a convincing Bruce Wayne.
Joker for totes
Joker for totes
I love this cowl!!
Haha the pic actually looks awesome. A very convincing “bat look.”
Just forgot the eye make-up ?
Seems like someone had a Snickers
A thousand times no
I say the same thing as every casting choice. I’ll watch it and see.
I’ll admit, thought it was the worst casting call of Ledger as Joker. Glad I was wrong.
The worst joker casting call has been jared leto he sucked in suicide squad
Yup still no
Of course DCEU fans would say no Jake Fucking Gyllenhal to play their messiah.
For god sake Affleck is going to leave the role nor will he be fired
No lol
A hell no
I wouldn’t say a “no”, but rather a “too soon”
It’s still a no
Yea good as the bat, but not Bruce Wayne
Alright, I’ll do it!
Bobby Avant
Not with that goofy mouth!
No
Say no to Brokebat mountain ⛰
I guess the greatest Joker to ever play the role wasn’t in that movie
Caleb Anderson here we go ppl are going to get “way to serious” see what I did there.
Looks like the comic book style.
I love Gyllenhal. But can we stop recasting roles with an ongoing continuity that’s being built? Bring him in as another character, perhaps and older Dick Grayson or Jason Todd.
Could work as a younger version of b-man or even in a flashback
No
Bleh.
Until they make a decent Batman movie it won’t matter. Why not Tom Cruise???
Look like dwayne johnson
I want to play Flashpoint Batman
Farhan Badshai
No
Hell fucking No!
No on any given day…
He would be brilliant. Everyone said that Heath would be horrible as the Joker and look how amazing he was. They even started a petition to have him removed. Jake’s an amazing actor with a spectacular rang of skill. I think he could pull it off. No doubt.
Hell no absolutely not Hugh jackman for Batman or convice ben to stay