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While a excerption ofDCEU actors will be reprising their roles in the new DC Universe , the absolute majority of the past franchise ’s character reference are expected to be reforge . This includes the six master members of the DCEU ’s Justice League : Superman , Batman , the Flash , Wonder Woman , Aquaman and Cyborg , who were revealed to not be reelect in an October 2023 report byVariety . These roles , as well as several others , will be incredibly hard for DC Studios to recast , however , as some have become synonymous with their beloved thespian , some have been dwarf by behind - the - vista controversies , and others have been bogged down byDC Studios ' ill-fated run with its recent release .
With James Gunn ’s newfangled DC Universe come in up , DCEU creator Zack Snyder expose which DC Comics movie he would be willing to do for DC Studios .
11Djimon Hounsou As Shazam, A.K.A. The Wizard
Hounsou Debuted As The Wizard In Shazam! (2019)
Djimon Hounsou ’s Wizard bestowed Billy Batson with the superpower of Shazam in 2019 ’s ego - titledShazam ! , transmute Billy into an adult superhero every time he utters the word"Shazam . “Hounsou ’s charisma as the Wizard was one of the unattackable parts of DC’sShazam!and its 2023 sequel , Shazam ! ferocity of the Gods , provide not only moments of play , but also pitch some hilarious moment of clowning . Hounsou ’s execution will be hard to pit if the character is recast for the DC Universe , though there has currently been no check that the Wizard or Shazam will be a part of the DCU , belike due toShazam!Fury of the Gods’abysmal performance .
10Connie Nielsen As Queen Hippolyta
Nielsen Debuted As Queen Hippolyta In Justice League (2017)
likewise to Djimon Hounsou , Connie Nielsen ’s portrayal of the Amazon Queen Hippolyta was wild , full embodying the strength , confidence and status of the brawny Cuban sandwich . Nielsen ’s chemistry with Gal Gadot , who portray the DCEU ’s Amazon warrior Wonder Woman , was incredible , and will be tough to recreate with new actor in these function in the DCU . No cast pick for the DCU ’s Amazon warriors have yet been revealed , but it ’s very potential that a new actor will usurp the role of Queen Hippolyta as theDCU’sParadise Lostserieswill be set on Themyscira , so this new performer will have a challenge to hand over a stronger Hippolyta than Connie Nielsen .
9Willem Dafoe As Nuidis Vulko
Dafoe Debuted As Nuidis Vulko In Aquaman (2018)
What had the potential to be a tiresome , background knowledge fictional character in 2018’sAquamanbecame one of the labor ’s dear elements thanks to the charismatic carrying out of Willem Dafoe . Nuidis Vulko was Arthur Curry ’s mentor and flight simulator during his childhood , and acts as Atlantis ' vizier , a luxuriously - place political advisor . Dafoe is a extremely - acclaim actor , so he was a brilliant buy for the role of Vulko , but this puts a huge amount of pressure on whoever takes over the role in the DCU . Dafoe ’s absence as Vulko inDC Studios ' upcomingAquaman and the Lost Kingdommay also go out a bad taste in viewers ' mouths , making the role even baffling to replace .
Willem Dafoe was n’t able to rejoin forAquaman and the Lost Kingdomdue to scheduling conflict , but James Wan bring out in a September 2023 audience that this mean he could put more focus on Nicole Kidman ’s Atlanna .
8Aldis Hodge As Carter Hall, A.K.A. Hawkman
Hodge Debuted As Hawkman In Black Adam (2022)
2022’sBlack Adamwas a unsatisfying addition to the DCEU , marking the first major loge office bomb in a long tune of subsequent bombs for DC Studios . Nevertheless , Aldis Hodge debut in the undertaking as Carter Hall , a.k.a . Hawkman , the leader of the Justice Society who exert armor made from the otherworldly Nth alloy . Hodge ’s carrying out was one of the strongest parts ofBlack Adam , so it ’s a pity that he may only have one turn as the wing superhero , especially sinceIsabela Merced will debut as Hawkgirl in 2025’sSuperman : Legacy . Hodge deserves more meter in the persona , so a new actor may not be see so extremely .
7Jason Momoa As Arthur Curry, A.K.A. Aquaman
Momoa Debuted As Aquaman In Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomis expected to be the final project in the DCEU before the dealership reboots , giving Jason Momoa ’s Arthur Curry one more spin as the underwater superhero . Since this is the face , it will be jar to go fromAquaman and the Lost Kingdomstraight into introduce a newfangled Aquaman in the DC Universe , and Momoa ’s law of continuation despite the fact that theDCEU was supposed to reboot in 2023’sThe Flashmay confuse many viewers . WhileMomoa is suspect to be portraying a new role in the DCU , his variation of Aquaman - one of the DCEU ’s most pop hero sandwich - will be painfully missed .
2018’sAquamanended up gross $ 1.152 billion at the box office , making it DC Studios ' highest - gross project by far , though hope are n’t high for the 2023 sequel , Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom , to match the original flick ’s success .
6Gal Gadot As Diana Prince, A.K.A. Wonder Woman
Gadot Debuted As Wonder Woman In Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
5Ray Fisher As Victor Stone, A.K.A. Cyborg
Fisher Debuted As Cyborg In Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
Ray Fisher ’s career as Victor Stone , a.k.a . Cyborg , was short - lived and shrouded in controversy , as he broughtabuse and wrongdoing allegation againstJustice Leaguedirector Joss Whedonand then - DC Films executive Walter Hamada . While he worked with Zack Snyder for the director ’s cut ofJustice League , Fisher was reportedly cut fromThe Flashdue to Hamada ’s involvement , efficaciously ingest his ties to the DCEU severed . This major argument means thatCyborg was totally wasted in the DCEU , so while some may indicate the type would be easy to recast , some serious workplace take to be done to overcome the behind - the - scenes dramatic event from Fisher ’s looping .
4Ben Affleck As Bruce Wayne, A.K.A. Batman
Affleck Debuted As Batman In Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
Many actor have portrayed Bruce Wayne , a.k.a . Batman , over the years , and Ben Affleck is far from the most pop , but he still allow for his mark on the DCEU . Since his debut , there were claim for Affleck to have a large role in the DCEU , yetplans for a soloBatmanprojectfell through , and the character was consistently neglected . This mean thatDC Studios ask to work out firmly to make Batman - a polar DC Comics hero - a core physical body in the DCU , while also bring an actor on board who can match or beat the popular execution of Robert Pattinson in Matt Reeves’The Batmanfranchise .
Matt Reeves’The Batmanfranchise is still expanding separate to the new DC Universe , much like Todd Phillips’Jokerfranchise . These projects , as well as potentially others in DC ’s future , have been labeled as DC Elseworlds projects , inspired by the DC Comics imprint of the same name which explore stories in alternate realities .
3Ezra Miller As Barry Allen, A.K.A. The Flash
Miller Debuted As The Flash In Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice (2016)
While Ray Fisher ’s behind - the - scenes argument concerned allegations he made about others , Ezra Miller ’s time as Barry Allen , a.k.a . the Flash , was dominate by controversies surrounding the actor themselves . Since 2022,allegations against Ezra Millerhave include assault , burglary , harassment , disorderly behavior , and the grooming of minors , guide to a series of highly - publicise arrests and restrain orders . Despite these serious allegation , DC Studios still act forward with Miller impersonate Barry Allen in 2023’sThe Flash , which later bombed at the box office . WhileMiller wo n’t be returning as the Flash , whoever take over the character will need to work heavily to overcome these argument and bring back Barry Allen ’s strong reputation.
2Margot Robbie As Harley Quinn
Robbie Debuted As Harley Quinn In Suicide Squad (2016)
In an ocean of disceptation and disappointment in the DCEU , Margot Robbie ’s Harley Quinnbecame one of the most extremely - lionize and pop aspects of the dealership . Debuting in 2016’sSuicide Squad , and making further appearances in 2020’sBirds of Preyand 2021’sThe Suicide Squad , Robbie ’s Harley Quinn is full of personal magnetism , vitality , and an entertaining amount of madness . Since James Gunn include Robbie ’s Harley Quinn inThe Suicide Squad , it ’s potential that she wo n’t be recast in the DCU , joining the like of Viola Davis , John Cena and Xolo Maridueña , who are also repeat their role . This is good intelligence , as Robbie is certainly a tough human action to follow .
While Margot Robbie may continue to portray Harley Quinn in the DC Universe , Lady Gaga is arrange to debut as Harley Quinn in Todd Phillips ' upcomingJoker : Folie á Deuxin 2024 , performing paired Joaquin Phoenix ’s Joker .
