While promoting season two of Peacemaker, stars Steve Agee and Sol Rodríguez found themselves facing a very serious, highly controversial, internet-breaking question: Who should play Batman in James Gunn’s new DCU?

Sol didn’t hesitate. After a mild celebrity crush confession, she landed on Harris Dickinson, the rising star of The King’s Man, Triangle of Sadness, and The Iron Claw. “I think he’ll be a great Batman,” she said with full conviction. She might be onto something. Brooding? Check. British? Bonus. Smouldering jawline? Absolutely.

Steve Agee, however, went full wild card: Nicole Kidman. “I think Nicole Kidman would make a great Batman,” he declared, completely deadpan. “Sorry.” Sol reminded him that Nicole has already played Catwoman (well, not technically, but I’ll allow it). But Steve wasn’t backing down. The BatKidman campaign has officially begun.

By the end of the chat, I found myself fully converted. Sol’s pick of Harris Dickinson makes perfect sense, but Steve’s chaotic energy sealed the deal. Two votes for Nicole, one for Harris, and zero for me. Nicole Kidman is your new Batman. Sorry, not sorry.

Back in Business: Peacemaker Season Two

Steve and Sol were, of course, on hand to promote the upcoming second season of James Gunn’s Peacemaker, one of DC’s most irreverent, chaotic, and heartfelt series to date. The show returns with even bigger stakes, messier group dynamics, and a whole lot more inappropriate helmet tech.

Steve Agee reprises his fan-favourite role as John Economos, the sardonic IT and tech support guy with surprisingly solid aim and even more surprisingly tender emotional arcs. Season one saw him evolve from the punchline to a genuine MVP, and season two looks set to dig even deeper into his character’s awkward charm.

Sol Rodríguez joins the madness as Sasha Bordeaux, a character lifted straight from the comics, where she’s famously linked to Bruce Wayne himself. In Peacemaker, Sasha works for ARGUS, but her comic-book alter-ego once served as Batman’s personal bodyguard.

Season two promises to push the boundaries of superhero storytelling even further, mixing absurd humour with emotional weight and a healthy dose of James Gunn weirdness.

Who’s Worn the Bat-Cowl Before?

The role of Batman has become one of the most iconic and hotly contested castings in Hollywood history. Over the years, we’ve seen a wild variety of actors step into the boots of the Dark Knight, each bringing their own flavour of brooding justice.

Michael Keaton gave us a sharp, gothic take in the Tim Burton era, while Val Kilmer and George Clooney… Well, they gave it a go in the neon-drenched ‘90s. Then came Christian Bale, whose gravelly voice and Nolan-fuelled gravitas redefined Batman for a new generation.

Ben Affleck took on the older, battle-weary version in Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman and Justice League, while Robert Pattinson delivered an emo-drenched detective noir version in The Batman. And let’s not forget Kevin Conroy, the beloved voice behind the animated Caped Crusader for nearly three decades.

James Gunn’s DCU is now on the hunt for a brand-new Bruce Wayne to star in The Brave and the Bold, a film that will introduce Batman alongside his son Damian Wayne. It’ll take someone charismatic, layered, and capable of bringing something new to the role. Enter… Harris Dickinson? Or Nicole Kidman in a wig and vengeance?

Who Is Harris Dickinson, Anyway?

If Harris Dickinson isn’t already on your radar, he should be. The London-born actor has quickly become one of the most exciting talents of his generation, known for his emotional depth, sharp intensity, and a jawline sharp enough to cut through Gotham’s underworld.

He first gained critical acclaim in 2017’s Beach Rats, playing a closeted teen navigating identity and masculinity. Since then, he’s taken on bigger projects like The King’s Man, where he starred opposite Ralph Fiennes, and Triangle of Sadness, Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or–winning satire, where he proved he could balance gravitas and absurdity.

Harris has that perfect Batman cocktail: he’s young enough to grow into the role, serious enough to bring dramatic heft, and charming enough to sell the Bruce Wayne swagger. And the fact that he’s not already a superhero makes him a fresh pick… Something James Gunn clearly values in his casting.

Now all we need is a screentest, a Batmobile, and Steve Agee in the corner whispering, “But what about Nicole, though?”

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