Idris Elba
Pros: Anyone whos seen Luther knows this man is a beast. He literally explodes on screen. He can slam his hand on a desk and make your television shake. The experience he has playing a detective could go toward making a very convincing and refreshing take on the character, one unlike any weve seen before. He has the charm nailed down, the eyes that struggle to disguise the inner pain and turmoil. He is obviously an impressive physical specimen and would be intimidating under the mask. Forty next year, he is also at the perfect age to carry on the character where Nolan and Bale leave him.
Cons: Yes, Bruce Wayne is not and has never been black, but in Thor this summer Elba played Heimdall, a character that has always been portrayed as white. Hell, if he can play a Norse god he should certainly be allowed a crack at Batman. Everything about him makes him the perfect candidate. Bale and Nolan are going to be hard to follow, regardless how many people want to take take over from them. But those above are our top five candidates to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in the next movie at this stage. What are your ideas for the next Batman?