7 Actors Who Could Replace Ben Affleck In The Batman

2) Richard Armitage

Richard Armitage has said he looks for a duality when portraying complex characters, and who’s more complex than the famed orphan Bruce Wayne? The actor’s already proven he’s capable of handling a big franchise in The Hobbit trilogy and playing a demented-yet-vulnerable character in Hannibal, so his star in Hollywood is certainly on the rise.

Throw in the fact that he was widely considered a frontrunner to play the Caped Crusader in Batman V Superman, and this could prove to be his destiny. He’s got the acting chops and brooding presence to match, and we honestly wouldn’t be all that surprised if the studio decides to come knocking.

If nothing else, Armitage deserves a shot at the big leagues. This guy’s been putting in great work for years now over a handful of enjoyable roles, and we’d love to finally see him be propelled onto the A-list with a high-profile job such at this.

Make it happen, Warner Bros.