After Playing Deadpool for Marvel, Scott Adkins Moves His Eyes to DCU to Play This Vigilante Superhero

Published 03/29/2023, 1:00 PM EDT

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Recently, the world saw the premiere of John Wick 4 starring the original Deadpool, Scott Adkins. The actor received a lot of love for his role in the film. As you know, he has been a Merc with the Mouth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, the actor aims to step into the DC Universe to play the role of the vigilante superhero.

James Gunn, a few weeks ago, announced his plans for the future of the DCU. In his plan, he is creating a Batman film that follows the story of Robin and his father. Of course, viewers will see Ben Affleck reprising his iconic character in the upcoming DC film, The Flash. Now, Adkins also seems to be aiming for the same role.

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The 46-year-old British actor is famous for his role as the Russian prisoner in the film franchise titled Undisputed. Now, fans want him to play the DC hero, Batman as well. They started expressing their wishes vigorously.

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Fans want Scott Adkins to play the Vigilante superhero of the DC Universe

Superheroes of the world have had different cult followers all around the world. Fans follow these superheroes with all their hearts and the actors who give life to their favorite superheroes as well. For instance, Keaton’s Batman, who is coming back in The Flash as well, has a separate fan base, while Henry Cavill’s Superman also has a wholesome bunch of fans. In the same way, the Accident Man actor’s fans want him to play the next Batman in the universe.

They complemented the actor for his looks, while others said they had been saying this for years. As Adkins is trained in martial arts and is actually a good actor, fans can see him as their new Batman.

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Fans showered love for the actor and urged the DCU to cast him in their next project. They shared pictures of the actor with Batman and said Adkins deserved to be the fan-favorite superhero of the DC Universe.

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While these fans desperately want Adkins to play one of the most loved DC heroes, what do you think about it? Can you imagine this British actor in the Batman suit? Share your thoughts with us in the comment box below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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