Earlier this yr, the world realized Warner Bros. and DC Movies have been teaming up for one more superhero enterprise. Nightwing can be getting a solo movie of his personal, and followers know precisely who ought to play the hero. In case you ask Twitter, then Dev Patel is the person Hollywood needs to be eyeing.

In case you look by way of social media, Patel’s face has been photo-shopped onto dozens of Nightwing sketches. Dick Grayson has obtained a legion of supporters able to bolster him within the field workplace, however DC Movies has a burden to hold in the case of casting. Dev Patel is a fan-favorite for the time being together with different actors like Dacre Montgomery, and as you may see under, Patel fits the Nightwing swimsuit.

Thus far, there is no such thing as a replace on Nightwing’s casting, however Chris McKay has instructed followers he’ll preserve them knowledgeable as soon as the method begins. The director took to Twitter earlier this month to inform followers how Nightwing’ was going behind-the-scenes, and you’ll learn his feedback under:

“We have not began the method of casting Nightwing’ but however after we do you will hear one thing as a result of our search can be far and broad,” McKay wrote.

As DC supporters know, fan-casting has develop into a typical factor within the fandom. Armie Hammer has been championed to play Hal Jordan for greater than a yr now, and Dick Grayson is already getting the identical therapy. Apart from Patel and Montgomery, Jared Padalecki and Steven R. McQueen have additionally been advised as potential leads.

So, what do you assume? Are you desirous to see Patel strive his hand on the Batman character? Comply with me on Twitter @MeganPetersCB to let me know who your first alternative is!

The Nightwing film, directed by Chris McKay, is predicted to begin capturing in 2018 for a February 2019 launch.