No Robert Pattinson! Fans Pick This ‘The Boys’ Character to Play Batman After James Gunn’s Surprising Announcements for the Future Projects

Published 02/01/2023, 4:00 PM EST

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Fans have seen some of the most talented celebrities playing the iconic superhero Batman over the years. While proving all the naysayers wrong, Robert Pattinson pulled the character better than anyone ever imagined. The viewers were left shocked after seeing his performance as a vengeance-driven shell and praised the Twilight star for his intriguing approach to the role. However, with the change of events in the DC Universe, fans are now picking a new portrayer. And it is none another than one of your beloved characters from the megahit show The Boys.

We all know that the American superhero drama has garnered massive fandom in the last three seasons. The show brought some extremely talented actors who nailed their roles as a team of eponymous vigilantes. Their performances have served fans with numerous treasuring yet often gruesome moments in the series that they might never forget. Thus, this makes it quite clear why people want to see one of them in the iconic superhero costume.

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Fans replace Robert Pattinson with The Boys star as Batman 

James Gunn is set to introduce fans to Batman’s son in the new project The Brave and the Bold. The reports have revealed that the film will follow the now-classic Batman run written by Grant Morrison. Since Robert Pattinson will not be featured as Batman, this father-son story fans put their favorite options for the character.

In a new tweet shared by Film Updates, they asked Twitterati who would they want to see as the next Batman. In their response to the intriguing question, most of the crowd hailed Jensen Ackles. The 44-year-old star is currently starring in The Boys franchise playing the role of Solider Boy. Fans are crazy about this handsome man who stole the thunder of other characters with his dynamic presence on the show.

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However, Robert Pattinson’s journey as Dark Knight has not ended and fans will meet him again in the Batman sequel. Directed by Matt Reeves The Batman Part II is set for a worldwide release on October 3, 2025.

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Who do you want to see as Batman in this new and twisted saga? Drop your views in the comments.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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