New Batman Film: 5 Actors Who Could Play Commissoner Gordon

By Eddie /

3. Joel Edgerton

Despite this talented Aussie being my personal choice to play Bats himself, I don€™t see Warner Brothers investing in a franchise with an actor approaching 40. So why not give him the next best role? Not only is he currently hot property in Hollywood (Great Gatsby, Warrior), he€™s proven he can rock a tash AND glasses simultaneously. With the on-screen temperament that would complement the character of James Gordon perfectly, it€™s hard not to see him suiting the role perfectly. Edgerton has come a long way since playing a young Uncle Owen in the Star Wars Prequels. Acclaimed performances in Acolytes, Animal Kingdom and Warrior have hopefully paved the way for the actor to take on a more mainstream role like Gordon. Let€™s hope at the very least Warner can get Edgerton in some role for their constantly €œin development€ Justice League universe before Marvel snap him up.