Jake Gyllenhaal has expressed his interest in playing the role of Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe (DCU), describing it as an honor and acknowledging the classic nature of the role. This comes 20 years after he was considered for the part in 'Batman Begins' but ultimately lost out to Christian Bale. Gyllenhaal's remarks come amid discussions about the future of Batman in the DCU, with the actor reflecting on the significance of taking on roles previously played by legendary actors. His comments were made during various interviews and have been widely reported across entertainment news outlets. Notably, Gyllenhaal was co-writer David Goyer's top pick for 'Batman Begins'.
Speaking to Screen Rant at an event for #RoadHouse, Jake Gyllenhaal talked about playing Batman: "Speaking of playing roles that other incredible actors have played in the past... It would be an honor... Those types of things & those roles are classics." https://t.co/HFBciBCovq https://t.co/icStQ0Y4zS
Jake Gyllenhaal lost "Batman Begins" two decades ago despite being co-writer David Goyer's top pick. The actor says now "it would be an honor always" to play the role. “Oh, man. That’s a classic [role]. It’s an honor. Speaking of playing roles that other incredible actors have… https://t.co/t0FUmlfO0A
Jake Gyllenhaal Says Playing Batman 'Would Be an Honor Always,' Two Decades After Losing 'Batman Begins' Despite Being Co-Writer's Top Choice https://t.co/SddmvPjXbT
Jake Gyllenhaal said it would ‘be an honor’ to play the DCU’s Batman https://t.co/uBqc9dJDmA
When asked recently about the potential of playing Batman in the upcoming DCU launch, Jake Gyllenhaal said that taking on any role a legendary actor has already played is intimidating but is still an honor, "those roles are classics." Via Screen Rant: https://t.co/BWARKdubzR https://t.co/i7Qfso3rl3
Gyllenhaal discusses playing Bruce Wayne in the future and reflects on the significance of the role. 🦇 https://t.co/IcwMsR4xAs https://t.co/IcwMsR4xAs
Jake Gyllenhaal Says "It Would Be An Honor" To Play Batman https://t.co/EvtpHE2b1m https://t.co/TKQApjiSEn
20 years after losing Batman to Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal says it would be "an honor" to play the hero in the DCU https://t.co/4ULwJfmvEg
Jake Gyllenhaal on potentially playing Batman in the DCU: “It would be an honor always. Those types of things and those roles are classics.” (https://t.co/Sgi1McINh5) https://t.co/Kmw1JUlgNl
Jake Gyllenhaal is down to play #Batman in the DCU 🦇 "It would be an honor ... Those types of things and those roles are classics" He was on the shortlist to play the role in The Dark Knight trilogy (via @screenrant) https://t.co/uMvP8yG9l7
Jake Gyllenhaal says he'd be interested in playing Batman in the James Gunn's DCU "Of course. It would be an honor always. Those types of things and those roles are classics." (via: @screenrant) https://t.co/pYeh4FXRIu
Exclusive: Popular Batman fancast actor Jake Gyllenhaal talks about the possibility of him playing Bruce Wayne in the future and what the role means. https://t.co/gdoJ5QrJZG
Jake Gyllenhaal has previously auditioned for the role of Batman, but would he consider taking on the iconic role now? The actor gives his response: https://t.co/9iOoNRgGf5 https://t.co/ezNvYh39x5