Casting forThe Batmanis finally starting to heat up. We’ve learned that Jeffrey Wright is being eyed for the role of Commissioner Gordon in the upcoming DC Comics adaptation, with Jonah Hill being eyed to play a villain, though his exact role remains a mystery at this time. While neither actor is said to have closed a deal yet, this is our first real indication as to who will be starring alongside Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne in the long-awaited movie.
According to several reports,WestworldstarJeffrey Wrightis specifically being eyed as Batman’s close ally in the Gotham City PD, Jim Gordon. Jonah Hill, meanwhile, is said to be in negotiations for an undisclosed role as one of several villains who will appear in the movie. Penguin has been persistently rumored and the formerSuperbadstar could possibly fit that bill. For now, no villains have been confirmed by name by writer/director Matt Reeves, or by Warner Bros. So it’s left up to speculation for the time being.
In both cases, these are intriguing and seemingly solid choices. Jeffrey Wright has been a regular on HBO’sWestworldfor the past several years. He’s also starred in movies such asThe Hunger Games: Catching FireandGame Night. Wright is also set to reprise his role as Felix in the upcoming James Bond movieNo Time to Die, and he’s got a part in Wes Anderson’s latest,The French Dispatch. As forJonah Hill, he’s known for his comedic exploits in movies such as21 Jump StreetandThis Is the End, but the Oscar-nominee has also held down more serious roles inThe Wolf of Wall Street,Moneyballand the Netflix seriesManiac.
This project has been in the works for years now. Originally, Ben Affleck, back when he was still ourCaped Crusader, was going to write, direct and star inThe Batman. He then walked away from the project, paving the way forCloverfieldandWar for the Planet of the Apesdirector Matt Reeves to win the gig. He’s spent more than two years developing the movie, between writing the script and, more recently, in pre-production. Things got very serious in recent months when it was revealed that formerTwilightstar Robert Pattinson would be taking on the role of the famed DC hero. Now, it seems, we’ll soon learn who will be appearing alongside him, possibly for years to come (if all goes well).
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but Matt Reeves has said he will craft a noir tale that centers on the character’s skills as a detective. Multiple villains will appear, but it remains unclear whatGotham City evildoersfrom Batman’s massive rogues gallery will make the cut. Either way, this is probably just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to casting. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as further updates are made available.The Batmanis set to arrive in theaters on August 06, 2025. This news was previously reported byVariety.William Grayis responsible for the Jonah Hill as Penguin photoshop on Twitter.
