RIVERDALE Stars Put Their Names Forward To Play The DCEU's BATMAN BEYOND And NIGHTWING

RIVERDALE Stars Put Their Names Forward To Play The DCEU's BATMAN BEYOND And NIGHTWING

Rumour has it that Warner Bros. is developing a Batman Beyond movie, while a Nightwing project remains in development. Now, a couple of Riverdale stars have put themselves forward for both characters...

By JoshWilding - Jul 13, 2020 03:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman

Michael Keaton's planned return as Bruce Wayne in The Flash has resulted in rumours about a Batman Beyond movie, and while it was initially claimed that Batgirl would be the DC Extended Universe "Batman Beyond," those reports were quickly debunked.

Now, while we wait with bated breath for confirmation that Keaton is indeed coming back as Batman, one Riverdale star is eyeing up the role of Terry McGinnis. He's the Batman the older Bruce trains in a future Gotham City, and The CW show's former Reggie Mantle, Ross Butler, clearly feels he would be a good choice to bring the hero to the big screen.

Mantle's name is one that's actually been put forward by fans for a while now, and it doesn't seem unfair to say that he would be a solid choice to play the DCEU's new Batman if that's the direction Warner Bros. has decided to take the Caped Crusader in for this shared world.

Interestingly, this Tweet led to fellow Riverdale alum Rob Raco suggesting that he could play Nightwing.

A movie starring that character has been in the works for years now, and even found a director in The LEGO Batman Movie's Chris McKay. Unfortunately, it's been a long time since we've had any updates on that front, and it now appears to be another Warner Bros. DC Comics movie that's stalled as they continue taking the DCEU in very different directions.

What are your thoughts on these possible castings?
 

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GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/13/2020, 3:26 AM
I want to play Batman Beyond
WakandanQueen
WakandanQueen - 7/13/2020, 3:38 AM
Can he... isn't he...
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 7/13/2020, 3:44 AM
A great role for Giancarlo. “Well-“ What are you ageist now? “No he... he jus passed away. It was peacefu-“what are you deadist now? Do it” “it... was peaceful meaning, a shark ate em” “I’m so disappointed in you. Excuse maker, and selfish to boot” “I’m sor-“ “never apologize for being stupid”
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/13/2020, 3:46 AM
His Riverdale replacement would actually be a cool choice
Kumkani
Kumkani - 7/13/2020, 5:09 AM
@BlackBeltJones - I see it.
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 7/13/2020, 5:57 AM
@BlackBeltJones - I said that too before I clicked on the article
GhostDog
GhostDog - 7/13/2020, 6:15 AM
@JohnnyTBP

@Necropolitan

Dude looks just like I'd imagine a live action Terry would
DarkDetective
DarkDetective - 7/13/2020, 7:59 AM
@BlackBeltJones - I can see it
Amuro
Amuro - 7/13/2020, 4:29 AM
Too old. For once, can we have someone close to the age of a teenager, like Tom Holland back in the day ?
LadiesmanBumble
LadiesmanBumble - 7/13/2020, 5:11 AM
These two as the DCEU’s Terry McGinnis and Dick Grayson?

Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 7/13/2020, 6:24 AM
Someone needs to tell Ross that his toupee is tipping on his headshot.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 7/13/2020, 7:23 AM
Lmao

No thank you
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 7/13/2020, 7:39 AM
Lol keep dreaming...
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 7/13/2020, 8:48 AM
Bro, these dudes are like 30 years old. Terry is supposed to be 18.
dracula
dracula - 7/13/2020, 12:13 PM
they need an unknown
mistral1
mistral1 - 7/13/2020, 1:24 PM
As far as I know, Dick Grayson was murdered by the Joker in the DCEU... stupid move from Zack Snyder.
Kevwebsz
Kevwebsz - 7/14/2020, 11:42 AM
I want a Nightwing that pops up in the batcave, says hi to Alfred, and SMILES. Titans Nightwing was too "I'm just like him wah" Also gotta have those buns.
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