Dark Knight star Gary Oldman backs Joaquin Phoenix for Batman after Ben Affleck
GARY OLDMAN, who starred in The Dark Knight Trilogy, has backed Joaquin Phoenix to play Batman after Justice League’s Ben Affleck.
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While Affleck’s future as Batman in the DC Extended Universe is still uncertain, there have been various rumours surrounding who will replace him.
The hot favourite for Matt Reeves’ Batman solo movie is Jake Gyllenhaal, who sources say has had talks with the director.
Now Oldman, who played Commissioner Gordon in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy has revealed his choice for the next Batman.
While promoting Darkest Hour, the actor told Too Fab: “I would like to see someone like Joaquin Phoenix play it.”
Dark Knight star Gary Oldman backs Joaquin Phoenix for Batman after Ben Affleck
Jake Gyllenhaal is rumoured to be a favourite to replace Ben Affleck as Batman
Oldman added: “This is no disrespect to Ben Affleck. I think it really depends on who is at the wheel that lifts it.”
Earlier this week Reeves gave an update on the upcoming Batman solo movie.
Speaking with The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith, Reeves said of the script: “I am outlining. I have the story worked out, and I am outlining.”
Affleck recently gave a cryptic response when asked about his future in the DC Extended Universe.
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Ben Affleck's future as Batman is unclear
Affleck said: “I want to direct a Batman movie, and I never got a script that I was happy with, so they are starting over and writing another script. And right now, I think a lot of different possibilities I think for the way the DC Universe could go, and I will just follow my interests in pursing that.
“And I know that I love working with this group of people, and it was a real joy for me to make this movie [Justice League].”