Dick Grayson Casting Thread

[IAmAsgardian]

My gift to you.

On a more serious note, I'm all for Zac too.
Look at Chris Evans now. They mature as both people and actors and he'll either go big or go home with this, which is actually a risk you have to take with every role.

 

[Lookhowfunnyiam]

My last post fell into oblivion before this thread was prompted by today's news, so here goes again...

Effron is cool and all, but I think the point some posters are making, is that whomever ends up playing Dick has to be able to sell the "tough" part of it. Grayson might be upbeat and charismatic and all of that (and he is), but he's a tough guy; you don't get to deal (and succeed) with Gotham's criminals on a daily basis if you're not the toughest guy around, and being ripped and muscular doesn't (necessarily) make you tough, it makes you fit. An underwear model does not a fighter make.

This isn't a jab at Effron, Dick Grayson is one of my favorite characters and this is the same reason why I wouldn't want Armie Hammer as Grayson, he doesn't have that "tough" look; let me use another example: Tom Hardy, objectively speaking, if you just look at a picture of him and know nothing about, specially when he was younger, he has very soft features, he'd be even considered a "pretty guy", but there's no denying that he has that tough look about him, like he'd get in a street fight and come out on top; not saying I want Hardy as Grayson, that's just how I personally envision Dick Grayson.

Just my humble opinion, of course. t:

All valid, but a few counterpoints.

Have we SEEN Efron play tough? It's not that he tries and fails miserably, he just doesn't play those characters. A lot of people thought Matt Damon being in an action movie was ridiculous pre-Bourne.

Mark Wahlberg literally was an underwear model.

And wouldn't Bruce Wayne himself be someone that people in Gotham would say "that pretty boy spoiled socialite as Batman? NEVER. Looks can be deceiving.

 

[idiot09]

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Perfection. Cant see anyone bettering this fancast. He's got the ass for it, the face for it. Girls drop their panties when they see him, guys wanna be him. He has the ideal male body, he is what peak performance looks like.

Just cast him already.

 

[terry78]

All valid, but a few counterpoints.

Have we SEEN Efron play tough? It's not that he tries and fails miserably, he just doesn't play those characters. A lot of people thought Matt Damon being in an action movie was ridiculous pre-Bourne.

Mark Wahlberg literally was an underwear model.

And wouldn't Bruce Wayne himself be someone that people in Gotham would say "that pretty boy spoiled socialite as Batman? NEVER. Looks can be deceiving.

That's the thing, with the exception of maybe Wolverine and others that were kind of knockoffs of his type of character, no superhero looks like they should be able to fight.

 

[BatLobster]

Not that I'm the hugest Armie Hammer fan...but I feel like if he's indeed up for a DC role, Nightwing/Dick Grayson would make the most sense. He has the look, he's at the right age, and he'd also be able to pull off a cape and cowl if they DO end up passing the mantle as part of Affleck's exit strategy- or at least to give him a pause from appearing in the DC films.

 

[2kt09]

Armie Hammer played the quintessential Prince Charming and that's the biggest sell for why he could pull off Nightwing.

 

[thebatfan5194]

Sam Claflin or Zac Efron.

 

[KillerWolf]

So, this confirms that it was not Dick who snuffed it in DCEU, but probably Jason.

I do wonder why the hell do we need a Nightwing movie, though.

 

[thebatfan5194]

So, this confirms that it was not Dick who snuffed it in DCEU, but probably Jason.

I do wonder why the hell do we need a Nightwing movie, though.

WB's reason: Because it's associated with Batman and it will likely make a good amount of money and can be made on a reasonably sized budget.

My reason why I think it's a good idea is that it could give an opportunity for some lower tier Batman villains/characters to get some time in the limelight. It also could be all setting up a Battle for the Cowl type movie, which could be cool.

 

[2kt09]

I do wonder why the hell do we need a Nightwing movie, though.

Spoiler

 

[shauner111]

So, this confirms that it was not Dick who snuffed it in DCEU, but probably Jason.

I do wonder why the hell do we need a Nightwing movie, though.

They already confirmed it though.

 

[shauner111]

Not that I'm the hugest Armie Hammer fan...but I feel like if he's indeed up for a DC role, Nightwing/Dick Grayson would make the most sense. He has the look, he's at the right age, and he'd also be able to pull off a cape and cowl if they DO end up passing the mantle as part of Affleck's exit strategy- or at least to give him a pause from appearing in the DC films.

Ugh I hope not.

 

[KillerWolf]

WB's reason: Because it's associated with Batman and it will likely make a good amount of money and can be made on a reasonably sized budget.

My reason why I think it's a good idea is that it could give an opportunity for some lower tier Batman villains/characters to get some time in the limelight. It also could be all setting up a Battle for the Cowl type movie, which could be cool.

It sounds about right.

I assume that will be what they'll go for, someone like Black Mask, etc. Anyway, I just don't find it that interesting... except for it being Nightwing instead of Batman and Blüdhaven instead of Gotham (probably), I don't see how it can come across as anything else, but a lesser version of Batman film.

By "Battle for the Cowl" type movie, you mean getting Bruce out of the picture and Dick taking the cowl? Eh, I don't care for it, there was always only one Batman to me - Bruce Wayne. Making Grayson Batman, while I appreciate the message of him maturing behind the legacy aspect, always seemed more like a gimmick than anything else, to me. Also, it doesn't fit his personality at all. I remember cops mentioning in the comics how Batman suddenly seems much more relaxed and approachable, even cracking jokes. I am of mind that if Bruce bites it, it should be the end of Batman.

 

[shauner111]

I don't think Grayson fits Batman either. Too light to be Bats.

 

[Rorschach2012]

It should be Hammer. They should be casting a Grayson that could one day don the cowl. Efron fits but I can't see him wearing the cowl ever. I can with Armie

 

[KillerWolf]

Spoiler

Gratuitous ass shots. Got it.

They already confirmed it though.

They did? When? I don't see how I could miss it and I definitely wouldn't forget such a thing. Odd...

I don't think Grayson fits Batman either. Too light to be Bats.

Indeed.

 

[Slade W]

So, this confirms that it was not Dick who snuffed it in DCEU, but probably Jason.

I do wonder why the hell do we need a Nightwing movie, though.

Grayson being used opens up the possibility of the Titans. Wolfmans time on the book is regarded as one of DCs greatest runs, and The Judas Contract is regarded as one of DCs greatest stories.

 

[shauner111]

Efron fits but not if this Nightwing is going to be Batman lmao. That would be the joke of the century. Which is why I think Efron won't even be considered.

It's probably Hammer.

 

[Jekecy]

They already confirmed it though.

I only ever remember a WB tour guide explaining it and explicitly calling out Jason. Strangely no comments from the actual people working on the film, and I suspect that’s on purpose.

Anyone recall the supposed set pics of the abandoned Wayne manor grounds which had ‘Grayson’ on a gravestone? Was that ever verified?

 

[Slade W]

They would be better of recasting Batman instead of having Nightwing take over IMO.

 

[KillerWolf]

Grayson being used opens up the possibility of the Titans. Wolfmans time on the book is regarded as one of DCs greatest runs, and The Judas Contract is regarded as one of DCs greatest stories.

I never cared about Teen Titans. Never watched the show, never read the comic, but I can get the world-expanding logic behind this.

They would be better of recasting Batman instead of having Nightwing take over IMO.

Agreed. Though I doubt Affleck will leave.

 

[shauner111]

They would be better of recasting Batman instead of having Nightwing take over IMO.

Recasting would be a bad move, and so would Nightwing taking over (unless it's a really good actor and they make the character more serious).

Batman prequels are the best bet. That way a recast is easier to accept.

 

[shauner111]

I only ever remember a WB tour guide explaining it and explicitly calling out Jason. Strangely no comments from the actual people working on the film, and I suspect that’s on purpose.

Anyone recall the supposed set pics of the abandoned Wayne manor grounds which had ‘Grayson’ on a gravestone? Was that ever verified?

Hmm you could be right. Its Jason though, I'm sure.

I remember the Grayson on the grave and it said he was like 10 years old when he died. It may have been on set just to mess with people.

 

[Slade W]

Recasting would be a bad move, and so would Nightwing taking over (unless it's a really good actor and they make the character more serious).

Batman prequels are the best bet. That way a recast is easier to accept.

What problems do you think there would be if they recast?

 

[craigaat]