Earlier this yr, the world realized Warner Bros. and DC Movies have been teaming up for yet one more superhero enterprise. Nightwing will probably 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 must be eyeing.

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

Thus far, there is no such thing as a replace on Nightwing’s casting, however Chris McKay has advised 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 beneath:

“We’ve not began the method of casting Nightwing’ but however once we do you may hear one thing as a result of our search will probably be far and extensive,” McKay wrote.

As DC supporters know, fan-casting has turn into a standard 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 remedy. Except for Patel and Montgomery, Jared Padalecki and Steven R. McQueen have additionally been steered as potential leads.

So, what do you assume? Are you desirous to see Patel attempt 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.