Rumor: Batgirl Casting Shortlist Revealed

Not much is known about Joss Whedon’s Batgirl project, other than it exists. That said, a recent rumor has surfaced that might clue fans in on who WB wants for the lead.

A poster on Reddit has posted a list of actresses the studio might be eyeing for the part. He came upon this information after a friend of his was contacted by the studio to work up some concept art for the project, supposedly to help them make a casting decision that can be announced at San Diego Comic-Con.

He was asked to develop concept art for the following actresses, which include Elle Fanning (Neon Demon/Live By Night), Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel), Bella Throne (Shake It Up!), Katherine Langford (13 Reasons Why), Margaret Qualley (The Leftovers), Jane Levy (Don’t Breathe), Emma Roberts (Scream Queens), Haley Lu Richardson (Split/Edge Of Seventeen), and Naomi Scott (Power Rangers).

The source also said that Katherine Langford is the current front runner, but said Fanning, Levy, and Qualley are also towards the front of the line.

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It certainly is an interesting list, with more than a few credible candidates. Whedon likes to cast relative unknowns or up and comers in lead roles, but Fanning would have an in as she’s previously worked with the studio and the DCEU’s current Batman Ben Affleck.

Fans will just have to wait and see if any of these end up panning out.

Next up for the DCEU is Justice League, which currently has a 4.16 out of 5 on ComicBook.com’s anticipation rankings. The full synopsis can be found below.

In Justice League, fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman‘s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Justice League is directed by Zack Snyder, from a screenplay by Chris Terrio, and features an ensemble cast that includes Ben Affleck (Batman), Henry Cavill(Superman), Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman), Ezra Miller (The Flash), Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Ray Fisher (Cyborg), Ciarán Hinds (Steppenwolf), Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Diane Lane (Martha Kent), Jeremy Irons (Alfred Pennyworth), J.K. Simmons (Commissioner Gordon), Amber Heard (Mera), Kiersey Clemons (Iris West) and Jesse Eisenberg (Lex Luthor).

Wonder Woman is in theaters now, followed by Justice League on November 17, 2017; Aquaman on July 27, 2018; Shazam on April 5, 2019; Justice League 2 on June 14, 2019; Cyborg on April 3, 2020; and Green Lantern Corps on July 24, 2020. The Flash, The Batman, Dark Universe and Man of Steel 2 are currently without a release dates.

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