New Batman Film: 5 Actors Who Could Play Commissoner Gordon

3. Joel Edgerton

rsz_008acl_joel_edgerton_004 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.
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As a pretty nerdy guy, I've loved film and television since I was a wee lad. Growing up in Ireland, The Den was the show to watch with it playing Batman The Animated Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation and everything in between. I have an MA in Radio and Television Production and have written for various sites, hope you enjoy my articles/lists for What Culture!