Justice League dream team: Who should join the DCU's revamped roster?

Batman - Glen Powell

Alright, let’s talk Batman. Yes, I know Jensen Ackles is a popular pick, and he’d be a solid Batman—no doubt about it. But hear me out: Glen Powell is the fresh face we need for a younger DCU Batman. Powell’s resume is already stacked—he blew audiences away in Top Gun: Maverick and showed he’s got leading man potential in the Twister sequel. He’s got the charm, the grit, and the versatility needed to embody both Bruce Wayne’s billionaire playboy persona and Batman’s intense, brooding side.

And let’s not forget, Batman isn’t just about looking tough—he’s got to be complex, a guy dealing with trauma while also being a father figure to a young Robin. Powell could nail that duality. Plus, imagine him going toe-to-toe with Gotham’s rogues gallery while trying to lead the Justice League—he’s got the chops for it. And hey, if Robert Pattinson’s Batman doesn’t make it into the DCU, Powell’s the perfect next choice. Other contenders? Alan Ritchson, who’s shown interest in the role and has that intense, imposing vibe we love in Batman. But for this article, Powell takes the win.

Now, about Ackles—he’d make an amazing Deathstroke. He’s got the intensity, the experience, and let’s face it, the man was practically born to play a DC anti-hero. Deathstroke’s got that mix of danger and depth, and Ackles could absolutely crush it. Imagine Ackles as Slade Wilson, going head-to-head with Powell’s Batman—now that’s a showdown I’d pay good money to see