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James Gunn is set to reboot the shared universe of films based on DC Comics, with the upcoming filmSuperman. However, Gunn’s plans go beyond a single film and include a newBatmanmovie, subtitledThe Brave and the Bold. On social media, some fans suggest Morena Baccarin as a casting choice for Catwoman in Gunn’s DCU.
Baccarin is a popular pick for the role but has past ties to other DC Comics-based properties. However, that might not be why Gunn could be apprehensive about casting the actress as Catwoman. Instead, fans pinpointed the real reason why Gunn might be hesitant to cast Baccarin in the DCU, and here is what they had to say.
Morena Baccarin Would Make the Perfect Catwoman For DCUBatmanMovie
Morena Baccarinis best known to fans of the superhero genre as Vanessa Carlysle from theDeadpoolfilms, with the actress recently appearing inDeadpool & Wolverine. However, on the social media platform X, one fan expressed a desire to see Baccarin join James Gunn’s DCU.
User @DarkInfamy_ expressed that Baccarin was perfect for the role of Selina Kyle / Catwoman in the upcomingBatman: The Brave and the Bold, which is a part of the DCU’s upcoming slate. If Baccarin secures the role, it wouldn’t be the first time she would play a DC Comics character.
Morena Baccarina wants to play CatWoman in The DCU 🐈⬛"She’s just Perfect" 🖤What’s your Thoughts on this?pic.twitter.com/ja8pb2W1Yx
One of Baccarin’s most notable roles was inthe Batman prequel seriesGotham, which aired on Fox from 2014 to 2019. In the series, Baccarin played the role of Leslie “Lee” Thompkins, a love interest to Jim Gordan. However, her character had little to do with her comic book counterpart.
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Gothamwasn’t the only time the actress has played a character associated with Batman. Baccarin also voiced the more famous Batman-related character Talia al Ghul in two animated DC movies. She also voiced Dinah Lance / Black Canary inJustice League Unlimited.
DC Fans Reveal the One Reason James Gunn Might Never Cast Morena Baccarin as Catwoman
Some fans might argue that Baccarin’s past with several DC Comics properties, and playing different roles across different mediums might be a sticking point inher potential as Catwoman for the new DCU. After all,James Gunnmight be seeking to cast fresh faces for the rebooted franchise.
However, there is another reason why fans feel Baccarin might not be an ideal fit for the new DCU. Here is what fans had to say about Baccarin potentially being cast as Catwoman on X.
She definitely has the look. Idk if it’s not too late for her, though.
honestly I think she could kill it as catwoman, she just needs to be written well
I’ve actually thought about her in that role since she was on Gotham
I mean she already has experience working in the Batman universe.I could see her as Selina Kyle or Talia
She’s too old. Firefly was over 20 years ago
She would have been perfect like 15 years ago. I doubt DC would want to cast a Catwoman who is already in her mid 40s (unless they were going for an older Batman as well)
As the tweets suggest, most fans were on board with the idea of Baccarin playing the role of Selina Kyle / Catwoman in the new DCU and thought that she would be one of the best picks for the part. However, many fans noted that the actress’ age might be the only concern in the proposed casting.
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Fans argued that Baccarin, who is currently in her mid-40s is probably too old for the role, especially since Gunn’s DCU might be looking for actors who could play their roles for almost a decade down the lane. Gunn has hinted that he might be looking to introduce a slightly younger Batman, which would mean Catwoman also has to be of a similar age. Therefore, some fans feel Baccarin’s casting as Catwoman is unlikely.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
