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In an interview with Screen Rant, Jake Gyllenhaal explored the possibility of assuming the role if given the chance. He also pondered the experience of portraying a character previously depicted by others, expressing, “That’s a classic. It’s an honor.” Regarding his upcoming role as Iago in Othello opposite Denzel Washington, Gyllenhaal acknowledged the legacy of actors who have portrayed the character and admitted to feeling intimidated by the role’s history.
Gyllenhaal is deeply engaged in his portrayal of “Othello.” Yet, he underscored the enduring allure of embodying Batman, expressing that those iconic roles are timeless. Reflecting on his past, Gyllenhaal found himself in consideration for the role of Bruce Wayne in Christopher Nolan’s “Batman Begins.” Despite writer David S. Goyer advocating for him, the coveted role was ultimately bestowed upon Christian Bale for the 2005 film.
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Helmed by Andy Muschietti and penned by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Grant Morrison, “The Brave and the Bold” heralds an electrifying debut for the DCU Batman, according to DC Studios head James Gunn. Diverging from the upcoming Superman film, it eschews the Dark Knight’s origin narrative. Instead, inspired by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert’s 2006 “Batman and Son” arc, the movie sets sail on an odyssey within the Batman universe.
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