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During an interview withThe New York Times , Timothée Chalamet revealed that Leonardo DiCaprio had discourage him to avoid superhero picture show . Despite this , Chalamet noted that"if the script was great , [ and ] if the director was great,“he’d look at it nonetheless . This perhaps create the opportunity for Chalamet to joinJames Gunn and Peter Safran ’s rebooted DC Universe , which will kick off withCreature CommandosandWallerin 2024 , thoughSuperman : Legacyis the DCU ’s first feature film , releasing in 2025 . There are several brilliant DC Comics characters that would be a perfect set forTimothée Chalamet in the DCU .

Well , Leonardo DiCaprio tell to me , “ No superhero movies , no hard drugs . ” Which I mean was very salutary . I follow them both ! But the picture that made me desire to move is a superhero movie , “ The Dark Knight . ” If the script was great , if the director was bang-up , I ’d have to consider it .

Timothée Chalamet has revealed he would take a office in a superhero dealership , so he could bring several Marvel Comics characters to spirit in the MCU .

James Gunn with the Justice League International in DC Comics

10Timothée Chalamet Has The Perfect Look For Conner Kent’s Superboy

Conner Kent Is A Clone Of Superman In DC Comics

Kon - El , known as Conner Kent , a.k.a . Superboy , was first usher in into DC Comics in 1993’sThe Adventures of Superman # 500 , andhis strikingly similar appearance to Timothée Chalamet makes this an inspired casting . Conner Kent was created by Project Cadmus in the Wake Island of Superman ’s death , with Clark Kent and Lex Luthor ’s desoxyribonucleic acid being spliced to create a human - Kryptonian hybrid ringer . Superboy ’s abilities are weaker than his namesake , but still incredibly strong , so he would be a big role for Timothée Chalamet in the upcoming DCU , particularly withDavid Corenswet ’s Supermanand Nicholas Hoult ’s Lex Luthor already having been corroborate .

9Mister Miracle Would Be A Powerful DC Hero For Chalamet

Mister Miracle Is One Of DC Comics' New Gods

Introduced as one of DC Comics ' New Gods in 1971’sMister Miracle # 1 , Scott Free , a.k.a . Mister Miracle , is a outstandingly knock-down paladin , potentially setting up a crucial part for Timothée Chalamet . After Free ’s father and Darkseid exchanged heirs to prevent state of war , Mister Miracle was bring up in a excruciating environs , with no knowledge of his true inheritance . Chalamet has certify his power to portray this duality between darkness and valour , as several of his previous roles also strike this balance . Mister Miracle finally became a fellow member of the Justice League International , which may have been teased for a DCU debut .

DC Studios co - CEO James Gunn has teased the DCU ’s first superhero team - up by divvy up an image of a powerful , underused DC Comics team .

8Klarion The Witch Boy Could Give Timothée Chalamet A Very Active Role

Klarion Is A Powerful Young Villain To Several DC Comics Heroes

While Timothée Chalamet could certainly depict a powerfulhero in the DC Universe , there are several nefarious character that Chalamet would be perfect for . For example , Chalamet and Klarion the Witch Boy share many forcible property , including their slender frames and bleak haircloth , making the implike necromancer a fantastic mates for the actor . Klarion debuted in DC Comics’The Demon # 7 in 1973 , and has battled heroes like Wonder Woman , Batman , Mary Marvel and the Flash , since then . Klarion would be a fun reference for Chalamet to impersonate in the DCU , though it ’s indecipherable whether the extradimensional warlock will look .

7Garth’s Tempest Could Reinvent Aquaman For The DCU

Tempest Was Originally Known As The First Incarnation Of Aqualad

Garth made his DC Comics debut as Aqualad in 1960’sAdventure Comics # 269 , introduced as the Atlantean protégé and assume son of Arthur Curry ’s Aquaman . Jason Momoa wo n’t be returning asAquaman in the DC Universe , but it ’s likely the aquatic superhero will finally be reinvented in the Modern franchise , create the opportunity for his vernal counterpart to also be introduced . Timothée Chalamet would be fantastic in this role , as he ’s immature enough to remain in the DCU for years , allowing Garth to evolve from Aqualad into the guise of Tempest , and potentially fall in next Teen Titans or Titans teams .

Jason Momoa has been suppose to be returning in the DC Universe , though not as Aquaman , but as the antihero amplitude hunting watch Lobo .

6Scarecrow Would Allow Chalamet To Reimagine His Superhero Inspiration

The Brave & The Bold Could Explore Scarecrow’s Origin Story

Dr. Jonathan Crane , a.k.a . Scarecrow , is one of Batman ’s most imperishable foe in DC Comics , having been a prominent threat to the Caped Crusader since his launching in 1941’sWorld ’s Finest Comics # 3 . While some may clamber to imagine Timothée Chalamet as a psychology professor - turn - Master of Fear , Chalamet is the same age that Cillian Murphy was during film for 2005’sBatman Begins , in which Murphy depict Scarecrowopposite Christian Bale ’s Batman . Chalamet certainly has the sinister appearance of this tortured scoundrel , and more dramatically - heavy roles inBeautiful Boy , Bones and AllandDuneprove he ’d do this haunting persona justice .

Cillian Murphy played Scarecrow in Batman Begins , but the player to begin with silver screen test for Bruce Wayne ; however , he is felicitous he did n’t get the part .

5Plastic Man Could Give Chalamet The Opportunity To Show His Comedy Skills

Plastic Man Has Been A Member Of DC Comics' Justice League

Eel O’Brian ’s Plastic Man was one of DC Comics ' first paladin to incorporate body fluid , so Timothée Chalamet could be make the opportunity to prove his comedy skills . Chalamet ’s previous purpose in comedic projects such asMen , Women & Children , Worst FriendsandThe French Dispatchprove that he has the charisma for this role , and this could see him join hefty superhero team , including theDCU ’s Justice League . fictile Man first appear in 1941’sPolice Comics # 1 , introduced with a super - elasticity ability similar to that of Marvel Comics ' Mister Fantastic , so this could be a hugely entertaining role for Chalamet .

4Timothée Chalamet Would Excel As The DCU’s Dream

Dream Is An Incredibly Powerful Character In DC Comics

As the anthropomorphous prosopopoeia of dreams and story , DC Comics ' Dream is a remarkably powerful torpedo that could see Timothée Chalamet inhabit the DCU ’s weirder corners . Created by Neil Gaiman for 1989’sThe Sandman ( Vol . 2 ) # 1,Dream usually appear as a tall , slender humans with black hair and bone - white pelt , which fits Chalamet ’s esthetical perfectly . Chalamet would also be able to present Dream ’s stoicism , insensitivity and humorless personality , creating a sinister but likeable hero with an extreme spirit level of strength . Nevertheless , it ’s undecipherable whether Dream will be adapted for the DCU , as he currently seem inNetflix’sThe Sandman .

Tom Sturridge debut as Dream inThe Sandmanon Netflix , which premier in August 2022 and has birthed a new shared dealership centered on DC Comics’The Sandmanstorylines .

3Dick Grayson’s Nightwing Could Debut After The Brave & The Bold

Dick Grayson Was The First Robin In DC Comics

Dick Grayson debuted in 1940’sDetective Comics # 38as the first iteration of Robin , the child buddy to Batman , but he eventually abandon this soubriquet and evolve into Nightwing . TheDCU’sThe Brave and the Boldwill admit Damian Wayne ’s Robin , so Timothée Chalamet could appear as the previous holder of the mantle . At almost 30 - old age - old , Chalamet may be too old to portray Damian Wayne , but a hardened Nightwing could be the perfect casting for the actor , particularly since this could conduct to his transformation into a future version of Batman , throw Chalamet an even large role in the DCU .

2Timothée Chalamet Could Be The Perfect Flash Replacement In The DCU

Ezra Miller Won’t Be Returning As Barry Allen’s Flash In The DCU

DC Comics’Barry Allen was roughly 25 - days - erstwhile when he became the newsflash , making Timothée Chalamet the gross eld to assume this key role in the DCU . Previously present by Grant Gustin in The CW’sArrowverseand Ezra Miller in the DCEU , forensic chemist Barry Allen became the Scarlet Speedster after being exposed to unspecified chemical , unlock his power to enter the Speed Force and move at incredible speed . Miller wo n’t be returning asthe Flash in the DCU , but the zep plays a major role in many iconic DC Comics storylines , so Chalamet could be recast as this pop superhero .

The Flash movie is ultimately here after a long , turbulent production , and its ending portray a complicated series of view and unanswered dubiousness .

1Timothée Chalamet Has Been Fan-Cast As The Brave & The Bold’s Damian Wayne

Damian Wayne Will Make His Live-Action Debut In The Brave & The Bold

When James Gunn confirm the ontogenesis ofThe Brave and the Boldback in January 2023 , Timothée Chalamet became a popular choice to portrayDamian Wayne ’s Robin . Even though Chalamet is likely too old to impersonate Damian Wayne , this casting is still potential , asChalamet has a similar physical show to Damian Wayne , and has portrayed younger characters in many of his previous roles . Damian Wayne is the son of Batman and Talia al Ghul , and could be fix up to have a major office in the DCU ’s future , so this would mark a potent superhero first appearance forTimothée Chalamet .

Custom image of Christian Bale next to a Batman suit and Cillian Murphy.

Keatons Batman and Millers Barry Allen in The Flash movie

Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides in Dune with Conner Kent’s Superboy and Damian Wayne’s Robin in DC Comics

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Timothée Chalamet in Dune with Jack Veal as Kid Loki in the MCU

Mister Miracle as a powerful New God in DC Comics

Klarion the Witch Boy doing sorcery in DC Comics

Garth as Tempest using his power in DC Comics

Plastic Man stretching his mouth in DC Comics

Dream using his power in DC Comics

Dick Grayson in his Nightwing costume in DC Comics

Damian Wayne operating as Robin in DC Comics

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