With the huge announcement at Comic Con that Batman would be part of the Man of Steel sequel there is a lot of speculation as to just who will assume the cowl of the Dark Knight.  While Warner Bros and DC haven’t announced anything as to who will be the next Batman its fun to speculate.  Here’s a list of actors I think would be interesting to see as the Dark Knight on the big screen.  This list is in no particular order so don’t read anything into who is listed first or last.

Karl Urban – This is a name that game up in an informal Facebook poll I put up the other night. Lots of people threw Karl Urban’s name out for consideration. He’s a tough guy with a gruff voice so it seems like a good fit to me. Also, he’s been involved in Summer blockbusters with the Star Trek franchise. The real question is, does DC want Judge Dredd to be Batman? My guess is that would keep Urban out of the running for Batman in addition to his schedule to film the next Star Trek.

Matt Bomer – While I was hoping to see Bomer as Superman I still think he’d make a good Batman.  If you ever saw the show Chuck, Bomer was able to totally pull off the role of the cocky spy Bryce Larkin and hold his weight in fight scenes.  Now in White Collar Bomer continues to own the screen as a cocky conman that has to wear many different personas.  These are all traits you’d like to see in the next Batman.  Heck, Bomer already has a connection to Warner and DC as he’s the voice of Superman in the most recent animated movie Superman Unbound.  The only problem is that Bomer is probably not tall enough to be the Dark Knight.

Armie Hammer – You all might remember that a Justice League movie almost happened a few years back.  Actors had been signed to play roles and the scripts were done before the Justice League project was abruptly cancelled.  Hammer was cast to play Batman in the Justice League movie.  Seems to me that Warner Bros and DC might look at him again to play the role of Batman.  What might keep him from the role is the fact that The Lone Ranger is currently stinking up the box office.  That movie might give Warner Bros some doubts in regards to Hammer’s ability to be a box office draw.

Michael Fassbender – This seems to be a popular pick on the Internet as well.  To be honest Fassbender owns almost any role he takes on and remakes himself into the character.  Just look at his portrayal of Magneto in X-Men First Class.  Fassbender also stole the show in Inglourious Basterds.  I think it’d be pretty interesting to see his take on Bruce Wayne and Batman.  I can’t help but think he would be able to pull off the dual identity.  Here’s the problem though he’s heavily featured in a Marvel film franchise and that fact might give Warner Bros and DC pause.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan – Just stick with me for a second here.  If you want to go with an older grizzled Batman then Morgan would be an interesting pick.  We’ve seen his portrayal of The Comedian in Watchman and that was pulled off pretty well.  He has the physical presence and voice that I would expect from Batman.

Gabriel Macht – This is my dark horse pick that I don’t think many others will suggest.  If you aren’t familiar with him he plays the role of Harvey Specter in the USA drama Suits.  Harvey is arrogant and cocky in the court room and the bulk of his professional life and Macht nails this element of the character.  Not only that but he gives glimpses of the ‘real’ Harvey behind the lawyer persona.  This would be perfect for Bruce Wayne in a movie.  While I didn’t really care for the movie version of The Spirit, Macht was one of the lone good parts in his portrayal of the main character.  He has experience as a big screen crimefighter of course for that same reason Warner and DC might overlook him.  Personally, Gabriel Macht is my pick for the next Batman.

 This list was my complete speculation for people who could be considered as the next Batman.  By no way is anything official  or an indicator of the directions DC and Warner Bros are looking.  Who would you all want to see as the next Batman?  Let us know in the comments below!