We haven't seen much of Batman's preparation for becoming Batman in movies. There was Batman Begins which shows Bruce training with the League of Shadows. In the comic books, Batman trained in martial arts, escapism (I think that's the right word), and various other skills that make Batman such a threat. Assuming that Bruce begins his training at 18 when he graduates from college, it could take him years to master these skills. I think the youngest Batman could possibly be is around 30.
I like the idea that Batman has operated in Gotham for a few years. He may still be just an urban legend. This would lead to Superman truly being the first public superhero even if Batman has been operating for years.
For Batman to be believable in the Man of Steel universe, he has to be able to do amazing things. You can't have the Batman that we've seen in most movies so far. He has to be able to turn his neck and move fluidly.
Jackie Chan has performed amazing moves well into his 50s. I honestly don't think most actors could do this though. I don't want to see Bruce Willis or Sly Stallone as Batman. Heaven forbid we see George Clooney back in the role. It gives me nightmares just thinking about it. Could I see a 40 year-old like Ben Affleck in the role? Absolutely. Would somebody like that be my first choice? Absolutely not.
Honestly, my ideal Batman has always been around 35 or maybe a little older. If this is what they mean by an "older Batman," I'm all for it. I don't want to see some 20-something don the cape and cowl. I also don't want to see the Batman of The Dark Knight Returns, gray hair and old enough to be a grandpa. These are all just rumors though. I won't believe anything until I see it.
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