Summary
The newDC Universecould use some stars from past DC projects in new roles, andTitanshas quite a few actors who would be perfect for the new franchise. At the moment,no actor from DC’s live-action series has been asked to join James Gunn’s DCU. However, with Gunn saying that he wants to work withThe Flash’s Grant Gustin and bringing DCEU actors forannounced DCU projects, that could soon change.
DC has found a lot of success in the TV space, withSmallvilleand the Arrowverse being two extremely popular franchises.Titansran for four seasons, and despite the series being controversial for many of its story decisions,Titans' talented castwas always consistently great. With actors from the show wanting to appear in the DCU and one becoming a fan-favorite for Batman,Titans' series finale might not be the end for multiple cast members.
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10Iain Glen As Alfred Pennyworth
From Batman To Alfred
Iain Glen is an excellent actor, buthis casting as Bruce Wayne inTitanswas a shocking choice. The actor had some interesting moments in the series, mainly when he had heartwarming scenes with Brenton Thwaites' Dick Grayson, Batman’s first Robin, but Glen never got to wear the suit and fully become the Dark Knight. After his bout as an older Batman, the actor could return for the perfect role for him in the DCU.
When he was first cast, fans were shocked that it was for Bruce Wayne and not his butler, Alfred Pennyworth. Glen’s age, demeanor, and past roles show he would excel at playing Alfred in the DCU.InGame of Thrones, he showed he could be a protector and a mentor. InTitans, he had profound scenes with Bat-Family members, and by uniting the two, the ideal Alfred could be born.
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9Minka Kelly As Black Canary
A Fierce DC Leader
Minka Kelly as the DCU’s Black Canary would be perfect casting. The actress playedDove inTitans, with her character serving as the voice of reasonto the original version of the superhero team. Kelly was great in fight scenes and played a character that was compassionate and layered. That could serve as the basis for her work as Dinah Lance, aka Black Canary.
AfterArrowbarely explored the concept,the DCU could firmly present Green Arrow and Black Canary as a tag team, with the heroes being part of the Justice Leagueand getting a joint movie franchise or TV series. Kelly has the screen presence and experience to play a veteran superhero, and if she brings the grit that her Dove had when angry inTitans, she could make Black Canary a formidable hero.
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8Anna Diop As Nubia
The DCU’s Wonder Woman Corner Will Be Rich
Anna Diop’s Starfire was one ofTitans' most important characters. The actress was an all-around great performer, delivering in action scenes, comedic moments, and emotional beats.The DCU will be paying more attention to the Wonder Woman mythos than the DCEU did, going deeper into the Amazons' history and rich well of characters. As such, Diop would make for a terrific casting choice as Nubia.
At the moment,DC has yet to announce a Wonder Woman movie for the new DCU. However, theParadise Lostseriesis set to chronicle the history of the Amazons and Themyscira several years before Wonder Woman was born. That would create a rich corner of the DCU for Nubia and Diana Prince to be a part of, as both characters were born close to one another. Diop can perfectly bring Nubia’s bold and confident persona to life.
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7Teagan Croft As Terra
A Different Titan For The Star
Teagan Croft was young when she joinedTitans, but the Raven actress only got better in the role with each season of the DC series. By the end of its run,Croft’s Raven was easily one of the best members ofTitans. As such, the actress could continue that growth by playing a key role in an announced DCU project.
At 20, Croft would still be a great fit for aTitans-related project, this time appearing in theDCU’s reported Teen Titans movie. The actress would be perfect for Terra, a role that looks like a common superhero on the outside but is incredibly complex.Croft would be able to make Terra’s tragic story work in the DCU, making fans both feel angered and love her version of Terra in a comic book-accurate possible “The Judas Contract” adaptation.
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6Joshua Orpin As Shazam
The DCU Needs To Get Shazam Back On Track
Joshua Orpin’s Superboy was one of the most exciting characters to follow inTitans. Created by Lex Luthor as a clone of himself and Superman, Orpin’s Conner Kent began the series full of child-like wonder, learning his place in the world and how to fit in. That allowed him to show all of hisnatural charisma and impeccable comedic timing, making Orpin a great fit for the DCU’s Shazam.
Whileit seemed like the DCEU’s Shazam cast could continue in the DCU,Shazam! Fury of the Godsbecoming a major box office plan likely killed that idea. As such, Orpin as Shazam could help revitalize the hero. Orpin knows how to dose comedy. The lack of control over that aspect was a huge part of the criticism of the DCEU’s final Shazam movie.Titans' Superboy also delivered compelling emotional scenes, making Orpin a well-rounded pick for Shazam.
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5Conor Leslie As Wonder Woman
An Upgrade Among Amazon Heroines
Conor Leslie could go for a pretty similar role to the one she played inTitans. The 33-year-old actress would bethe ideal candidate totake over for Gal Gadot as DC’s new live-action Wonder Woman. InTitans, Leslie played Donna Troy, aka Wonder Girl. Wonder Woman never appeared in the show, though Donna did mention their relationship inTitans— the characters are sisters.
Leslie was sublime in the role, delivering an iconic performance that led to herstealing pretty much every scene she appeared in as Donna Troy. After showing she has what it takes to play one of the most important Amazons and is great with a lasso, it could be time for the actress to take on the biggest female superhero there is. Leslie would be able to play the DCU’s Wonder Woman for a decade or more.
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4Joseph Morgan As Etrigan
The Perfect Dual Role For The Actor
Joseph Morgan is a major asset for any production as a villain. The actor’s most popular role is that of Klaus Mikaelson inThe Vampire Diariesand its spinoff series,The Originals. Morgan commands the screen whenever he is present, being able to deliver charismatic and terrifying performances in equal measure. InTitans, Morgan showed his versatility as Brother Blood.
The actor started by playing a sympathetic character, Sebastian, who only wanted to make the world a better place. Corrupted by a life of being cast aside, he became one of the biggest foes the Titans faced. That sort of dual performance could continue in the DCU with Morgan playing Jason Blood, who is part of the DC community of heroes, and the demon that is bound to him, Etrigan.Morgan could present the differences between the two in great style, being more violent as Etrigan.
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3Ryan Potter As Robin (Tim Drake)
A DC Dream Come True
Ryan Potter interacted with multiple versions of Robin and other members of the Bat-Family inTitans, and maybe the DCU could finally make the actor’s dream of playing Tim Drake come true. Years before he was cast as Beast Boy inTitans, Potter shared a video of him doing stunts as the Tim Drake version of Robin.The actor was campaigning to play the Robin of Ben Affleck’s Batman.
While Affleck’s Batman never teamed up with a Robin on the big screen,Potter’s Tim Drake video helped him landTitans. With theDCU confirmed to feature the Bat-Family in Batman’sThe Brave and the Boldreboot movie, Tim Drake has a good chance of appearing. Despite not playing as big of a role inTitansas expected, Potter showed that he has the fighting skills and acting ability to play perhaps the most intelligent of the Robins.
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2Brenton Thwaites As Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner)
Titans' Main Star Would Be Great For The DCU
Titans' main star was Brenton Thwaites, who played Dick Grayson in the DC series. The actor first appeared as Robin, with Dick graduating to Nightwing during the course of the show.Thwaites showed that he could be the lead of any major DCU projectwith charisma, grit, and great fight choreography. There are quite a few DCU roles he could play, including a new version of Nightwing.
That said, an interesting choice for the actor could be the Green Lantern Kyle Rayner. The DCU will be focusing on the Green Lantern Corps from the start, with Guy Gardner debuting next year inSupermanand theLanternsseries starring Hal Jordan and John Stewart. In the comics, Kyle is often cast aside despite being a strong and compassionate hero.The DCU could use Thwaites as the White Lantern version of Kyle Rayner, making him stand out among the other Lanterns and be key to the franchise.
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1Alan Ritchson As Batman
A Fan-Favorite DCU Casting Choice
Finally, Alan Ritchson is one of the fan favorites to play Batman in the new DC Universe. The actor has already played two DC heroes in live-action. InSmallville, Ritchson gave life to Aquaman, while the actor played the veteran hero Hawk inTitans. Having played one of DC’s biggest heroes and, more recently, a veteran hero who interacted with several Bat-Family members,Ritchson wants to go up and play Batmanhimself.
The actor is campaigning for the role and would be an excellent choice.Ritchson’s work as Jack Reacher in recent years has confirmed that he would be perfect as Batman. InReacher, he plays a character who is skilled in hand-to-hand fights, strikes fear in enemies with his imposing physique, and has great detective skills. With the actor passionate about playing Batman, Ritchson could be the firstTitansstar to join the DCU.
Titans
Cast
This gritty take on the “Teen Titans” franchise follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age. Dick Grayson (aka Nightwing) and Rachel Roth, a special girl possessed by a strange darkness, get involved in a conspiracy that could bring Hell on Earth. Hot-headed Starfire and lovable Beast Boy join them along the way as together they become a surrogate family and team of heroes fighting evil.
