7 Actors Who Can Play Batman In The Arrowverse

2) Eion Bailey

When you talk about a world of what ifs, Eion Bailey must feel like he lost out on the opportunity of a lifetime as Christopher Nolan decided to cast Christian Bale in Batman Begins instead of him. In fact, the Internet never forgets and Bailey’s screen test is still available online for those who’d like to see what he’d look like in the suit and as Bruce Wayne. Heck, even Cillian Murphy lucked out as he scored the role of Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow despite also auditioning for the Batman part, while Bailey walked away with nothing.

Fortunately, it isn’t like his career came to a shattering end and he’s continued to get regular acting gigs on popular TV shows, such as Once Upon a Time, Ray Donovan, and Stalker. He’s done okay for himself, all things considered, but there must still be a part of him that wonders what it would be like to portray the Caped Crusader.

Appearing in the Arrowverse could be his final shot at finding out. Bailey has the ability and TV credentials to establish himself as a big-time player in The CW’s world and it would make a remarkable PR story. The fact that he isn’t a Hollywood A-lister could also work in his favor here, since he’d be unlikely to have major scheduling conflicts.

3) Gabriel Macht

Ask yourself this, how many more seasons can Suits go on for? The show has undoubtedly hit its peak and it’s all downhill from here. As a result, Gabriel Macht might be on the lookout for a new weekly gig. So, why not as Bruce Wayne?

Unfortunately, Macht’s last foray into the comic book world was as the titular character in Frank Miller’s ill-fated The Spirit, but he was far from the worst thing about the film. It was a substantial mess from all angles and Macht could only polish the turd served to him on a platter. Surely, he deserves a second chance as a superhero?

Macht’s Harvey Specter could easily pass as Wayne’s douchey playboy doppelganger, while the actor’s formidable range could allow him to tap into the rage and damage lurking beneath the surface of the orphaned billionaire. He’s a familiar face to the TV audience and casting him as the Dark Knight could also be a major coup for The CW. His Suits co-star Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) has already paved the way, appearing as Rex Tyler in Legends of Tomorrow, so the path is clear for him to jump ship, too.