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 Jake 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.
Jake 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:
Hell no absolutely not Hugh jackman for Batman or convice ben to stay
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.
No on any given day…
No
Farhan Badshai
I want to play Flashpoint Batman
Look like dwayne johnson
Bleh.
Until they make a decent Batman movie it won’t matter. Why not Tom Cruise???
No
Could work as a younger version of b-man or even in a flashback
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.
Looks like the comic book style.
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.
No
Not with that goofy mouth!
Bobby Avant
Alright, I’ll do it!
Yea good as the bat, but not Bruce Wayne
It’s still a no
I wouldn’t say a “no”, but rather a “too soon”
A hell no
No lol
For god sake Affleck is going to leave the role nor will he be fired
Yup still 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
A thousand times no
Seems like someone had a Snickers
Haha the pic actually looks awesome. A very convincing “bat look.”
Just forgot the eye make-up ?
I love this cowl!!
Joker for totes
Joker for totes
Jake would be fantastic as a replacement. Adkins could make an interesting Batman, but not a convincing Bruce Wayne.
Affleck is huge enough to be the batman. He’s perfect.
Should be his role he practically played Batman in Broke Back Mountain
??
I can dig that. But he looks more like an older Robin or maybe nightwing than batman.
Why he’s a pussy!!!
Kevin Porter.
Period !
Hell yeah.
God….no. He’ll just end up bumming Robin. (Bareback mountain!)
No -_-
Broke back batman, lol
Absolutely not. Maybe robin
Absolutely not. Maybe robin
No NO No
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
Convince Affleck to stay.
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
Only a young batman
MAKE. THIS. HAPPEN.
Yes.
Yes.
A younger batman
Lasse Nordlund Høngaard What
What?
Brokeback Batman
I think he would be a good terry mcginnis if they decide to do a Batman beyond
He looks like a boy, just no. Perhaps Robin or Nightwing. But it’s a big no for Batman
No.