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[Blind Gossip] There was an incredible amount of debate over which of these two talented actors would take over this iconic role.

Here is a fun glimpse at one unexpected factor that may have decided who won the role.

They were actually very comparable. Similar height and build, both good-looking, they could both do the broody look and voice. Like I said, it was close. We could have gone with either one and been comfortable with it. What clinched it for [one of the decision makers] was when we covered up most of the actor’s face. There was just something about [Winner’s] mouth and jaw line and chin that was dead on character. The chin clinched it!

Good chin? Bam! You’re hired!

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[Optional] Is the winner a good choice or bad choice for the role?

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  1. Mothers Meeting says

    To be different and most likely, wrong

    Captain America.

    Anthony Mackie – Winner
    Sebastian Stan – Winner, later.

  7. Dolley12 says

    Role: Batman
    Winner: Robert Patinson
    Runner-Up: I heard that Nicholas Hoult was also in the running

  9. cgpb28 says

    My favorite! Robert Pattinson! I think he’s going to do well. Just give him a chance❤️

  11. CSLear says

    Robert Pattinson was cute as Cedric Diggory.
    By the time he was cast in Twilight, not so much.
    Nowadays he looks like a muppet on heroin.

  15. Deetroit says

    Ugh. If this is the Superman guy, I will puke. He could never be Bond in my eyes, and years of seeing his self-satisfied face would ruin 007 for me.

  17. Tootles says

    The role should have gone to Nicholas Holt, those eyes …
    Instead Batman went to Robert Pattison, grubby looking

  20. rebernardi says

    Batman
    Robert Pattinson
    Nicholas Hoult
    Great choice! Ohhhh and that jaw….

  21. sleb_gossip says

    Role: Batman

    Winner: Robert Pattison

    Other Actor: Nicholas Hoult

    Is the winner a good choice or bad choice for the role? I think he’ll do just fine.

  24. sweetbutsaucy says

    ‘Robert Pattinson — yes, the former vampire — is a promising pick to play Batman”… And.. I do not agree with so many others.

  29. Mills007 says

    Patterson for the win…. he does have that good jawline the rest is kinda meh,… but he will be good for tha batman role… not to much to say, and looking broody is his acting style…

  38. flowerbunny8 says

    Role: batman
    Winner: Robert Pattinson
    Other actor: Nicolas hoult
    It’s weird to imagine Edward Cullen at batman. Lol. But hopefully he does a good job. When I heard it was between the two of them I thought the same thing about his chin and jawline. Hoult just doesn’t have the jawline for it. Both good actors though.

  47. mimsicle says

    Role: Batman
    Winner: Robert Pattinson
    Other Actor: No idea

    I know a lot of people don’t seem to like the casting but I think he’ll do fine. I’m slightly disappointed because he does so many intersting indies these days (I’m one of the few who never saw Twilight) and I assume this will change the trajectory of his career. Oh well, his choice. I guess he’s ready for that level of fame again. A strong chin/jawline isn’t a prerequisite, though, look at Christian Bale.

  49. LiveForToday says

    Robert Pattinson
    Batman
    ughhh…never been a fan of his, but I’m not really in the correct demographic anymore so, it will do fine.

  51. WorkHardBeNice says

    Batman
    Robert Pattinson for the win
    Nicholas Hoult as the also-ran.

    I’m a big fan of Batman so here’s hoping Ol’ Sparkle Vamp can pull it off!

  58. rumorpatrol says

    Batman
    Robert Pattinson
    Nicholas Hoult
    If based just on the chin, then I GUESS Pattinson’s might be better but Nicholas hoult is sooo much better looking

  60. littleshort_1 says

    Role: Batman
    Winner: Robert Pattinson
    Other Actor: Nicholas Hoult
    Is the winner a good choice? Only time will tell but he’s gotta be better than affleck!

  61. smilinghonesty says

    Robert Pattinson, Batman. Don’t know who the other actor is though!

  67. Midwestgurl says

    Batman

    Robert Pattinson

    No idea

    I’m gonna wait and see. Find it hard to imagine him as Bruce Wayne.

  68. psychicdeath says

    Role: Batman
    Winner: Robert Pattinson
    Other Actor: Nicholas Hoult

    Good or bad choice: Bad. He has no serious screen presence.

  74. allurbasebelongstome says

    Role: Batman
    Winner: Robert Pattinson
    Other Actor: Nicholas Hoult

  78. quizzabella says

    Batman
    Robert Pattinson
    Nicholas Hoult
    I think Pattinson will do well, he’s come a long way from his Twilight days and he can certainly pull of the broodiness of Batman

  80. radmom says

    Robert Pattinson and Richard Madden for James Bond. Robert supposedly got the role, so I guess he has a better chin?

  81. mrs_right says

    Batman
    Robert Pattinson
    Nicholas Hoult
    I will reserve judgement until I see the film. I thought Ben Affleck was a horrible choice, but turned out to do a great job. So! Proof is in the pudding!

  82. amagod121 says

    Role: Batman
    Winner: Robert Pattinson
    No Batman for You!: Nicholas Hoult

    OPTIONAL: Why are they casting so many soft looking men as Batman lately? Clooney, Affleck, Pattinson … where are all of the really manly looking Batmans anymore?

    • MademoiselleRose says

      I’ve been wondering that myself for the last few years, this younger generation really seems to like the skinny emo-type boys. I prefer the masculine rugged types. Each to their own I guess. It’s kind of weird though to me.

    • LilGator says

      I still think Christian Bale’s batman is the best batman. He had the Bruce Wayne look/swagger down cold and he did a better job of bringing out the darkness in Batman’s story better than just about anyone else.

    • BeryLD says

      This movie will show a young Batman, the beginning of his days as a superhero, so it makes sense to cast a younger actor.

  83. davidronaldgood says

    Role: Batman
    Winner : Robert Pattinson
    Other actor: Armie Hammer
    BAD CHOICE, I didn’t think they could do worse than Ben Affleck, apparently somebody said “hold my beer”.

  85. Pumpkinn says

    Batman
    Robert Pattinson
    Idk the other actor but he does have a nice jaw line .

  89. melrose71 says

    Robert Pattinson is the next Batman. Nicholas Hoult was also up for the role. At first I wondered if Robert is a good choice, but he’s done some incredible work in the last few years and previous superhero choices have blown people away when they were first announced i.e. Michael Keaton, Heath Ledger, etc.

    • jj the great says

      Thank you, Captain Obvious. Lol jk but it’s clear the OP is talking about superhero film casting choices, in general, and not solely the people who play the good guys. And it’s true- when Ledger was first cast (someone so handsome who previously only played romantic/brooding types) people were like “WTF?!” & he ended up being great. Same with Affleck, Leto, even Tom Hardy. People always complain when it’s adapted work & they already have a “vision” of the character. I’m excited for Pattinson!

    • BeryLD says

      Agree! Keaton was an excellent Batman and there was so much doubt about him at first.

      This will be a young Batman so a younger actor is a good idea.