10 Actors Who Could Play Scarecrow In Matt Reeves’ The Batman

Speculating on who will be taking over the characters from Batman's rogues gallery is an inevitable part of life. The impressively deep set of villains from the DC comics universe is full of terrifying, hilarious and compelling enemies that fans are always excited to see in live-action.

With Matt Reeves' new Batman movie, there is hope that we might get some new versions of these classic roles. There has been plenty of discussion about who to expect, but one name that has featured no mention thus far is Jonathan Crane, otherwise known as Scarecrow.

This villain truly is one of Gotham's best enemies, as his creepy look is accompanied by his signature fear toxin - a chemical that turns all your worst nightmares to life in your head. He controls and manipulates peoples' worst fears, making him a perfect antagonist for a more horror-centric story.

Although Cillian Murphy was great in the role, it still feels like there is no definitive live-action version of the character. But all that could change by casting any of the following actors, who would undoubtedly nail the part and remind everyone why Jonathan Crane is such a great villain.

Those who watch It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia will quickly identify this actor as Rickety Cricket, the poor unfortunate soul who gets his life ruined by the leads. Although he's made his name in comedy, the actor is entirely capable of playing creepier roles, as his time in the Netflix series Good Girls proves.

Hornsby has this great look that teeters between trustworthy and unsettling. This would make his appearance incredibly well-suited for the part, as you could believe that people would confide in him, and then be distraught by his true sinister nature.

Additionally, Hornsby's acting has always been rather cartoonish - especially in Always Sunny - yet believable, which would make him perfect for Matt Reeves' direction. Hornsby could easily play to the comic book aspects of the part, whilst still feeling true-to-life.

While it might be a little hard for some viewers to separate him from his comedy resume, his star power isn't large enough to bother general audiences, and those who are already familiar with him would likely be impressed by the levels of villainy that he could achieve.