In the case of an enduring icon such as the Batman, pretty much everybody on Earth has that one actor in mind who should play him. From A-listers down to lesser known martial arts experts, there exist a variety of opinions regarding this matter. Personally, I tend to leave it to the studio and trust the director’s instincts.



If we’re to go by the social media barometer though, then Robert Pattinson sure isn’t finding as much favor as the Powers That Be would hope. Then again, if public opinion really mattered, then Michael Keaton, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger would’ve been canned before setting foot in Gotham City – and we all know how great each of their respective roles turned out.



So, even though it appears the suits in Burbank are leaning toward Pattinson, there’s still a glimmer of hope for the Nicholas Hoult camp.