Jake Gyllenhaal, a long-time fan-favorite for the role of Batman, recently addressed the possibility of taking on the iconic character. While promoting the remake of Road House on Prime Video, Gyllenhaal expressed his admiration for the role of Batman, a part he had previously auditioned for. He acknowledged the honor it would be to play a character with such a rich history, drawing parallels to his upcoming role as Iago in Othello alongside Denzel Washington.
Currently, Robert Pattinson is set to portray Batman in the upcoming film, with Michael Keaton's return seemingly limited to a one-time appearance. However, a new Batman is on the horizon with the casting for The Brave and the Bold reboot underway. Whether Gyllenhaal will be considered for this role remains to be seen.
Gyllenhaal is currently focused on promoting Road House but is gearing up for his next project, the Broadway production of Othello with Washington. The play is scheduled to debut in spring 2025, with Washington playing the titular role and Gyllenhaal taking on the character of Iago. Both actors have a history of successful stage performances, with Gyllenhaal's most recent appearance in A Life and Washington's in the revival of Iceman Cometh.
The timing of Gyllenhaal's Broadway commitment aligns well with the potential opportunity to play Batman in The Brave and the Bold. Director James Gunn has hinted at an older version of Batman in the film, who discovers he has a son, Damien Wayne. At 43 years old, Gyllenhaal could be a suitable fit for this iteration of the character, possibly fulfilling the role he narrowly missed out on in Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins.
Road House is now available for streaming on Prime Video, offering fans a chance to see Gyllenhaal in action while he prepares for his future projects in both film and theater.
