On the web, many are rooting for Jake Gyllenhaal as the new Batman in the new DC universe. The actor, in a recent interview, clarified his position.
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After choosing David Corenswet for the role of Superman, James Gunn and Peter Safran will have to make a decision in the coming months on who will take over from Ben Affleck, taking on the legendary mantle of the Dark Knight in the new film of the new DC Universe Batman: The Brave and the Bold, directed by Andy Muschietti. Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most popular actors to play the role, at least on the web. The actor, in a recent interview, commented on these rumors.
Perhaps few people know it, but Jake Gyllenhaal was already very close to taking on the role of Batman. The actor, in fact, was the number one choice of Christopher Nolan and screenwriter David S. Goyer for the role of Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins, which then went to Christian Bale. “I got as far as the screen tests and got to wear the costume. I was really sad not to get the part. But ultimately, you have to learn to move forward. You have to think positively: there will be other films, you will have other opportunities", the star revealed some time ago.
Now there could be a second chance for Jake Gyllenhaal. The actor said he was more willing to accept the role of Bruce Wayne if James Gunn and Peter Safran offered it to him. “For me, it would be an honor. Suppose we're talking about roles that other incredible actors have played in the past. In that case, I'll next be Iago in a production of Othello with Denzel Washington, and it's intimidating to think of the long list of actors who have played that role over the years. Anyway, this is what I'm working on now. But of course, being Batman would be an honor, always. Those are characters that never get old,” the actor said.
