Shazam Star’s Halloween Photo Has Fans Hoping He Plays Another DC Hero

Superhero movies and shows remain incredibly popular, and DC Comics is currently undergoing some exciting changes. James Gunn, one of the company’s CEOs, has launched a new interconnected universe of stories, and we’ve already seen three projects released in theaters and on HBO Max. With so much casting speculation, a recent Halloween post from Asher Angel, who starred in Shazam!, has fans wondering if he might appear in the developing DC Universe.

The first project under DC’s new direction is called Gods and Monsters, and fans who have been following the DC movies closely are eager to find out which heroes will appear in future films and who will portray them. This conversation recently took place in the comments of a tweet by Angel, which you can see below.

Fans of DC Comics quickly noticed that Asher Angel was pointing at someone wearing a Nightwing shirt. Nightwing is the hero formerly known as Robin (Dick Grayson), and people are already sharing their reactions online.

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Fans love the characters associated with Batman – often called the Bat-family – and many noticed they weren’t included in the previous DC movies. Now that James Gunn is in charge, people are wondering if and when these heroes will appear. A popular choice among fans for one of these roles is actor Asher Angel, and some even believe he’s actively hoping to be cast. Here’s what some people are saying online:

  • Please be Nightwing in DCU – @tinovanmilt7
  • free Nightwing – @the_spy_wonder
  • Bro Nightwing baiting – @RoyalMaj3sty
  • Bro is too swole not to be playing night wing – @QFilmzzz
  • Why didn’t YOU wear a Nightwing costume? Make it official, bro! – @mariohudson86

Even though Angel didn’t dress as Nightwing for Halloween, many fans are hoping to see the character appear in the DC Universe. However, James Gunn, who is currently overseeing a lot of already-planned movies and TV shows, hasn’t suggested it’s a priority.

The wider Batman family wasn’t really explored in the DC Extended Universe movies. We only saw hints of other Robins, like a costume in Batman v Superman and plans for a Batgirl film that were ultimately cancelled. The Titans TV show did feature Dick Grayson, both as Robin and Nightwing, but it wasn’t considered part of the main movie universe.

The initial announcement of DC Universe projects included a film called The Brave and the Bold, planned to be directed by Andy Muschietti. It was originally going to focus on Batman and his son, Damian Wayne, who is also known as Robin. However, James Gunn recently suggested the movie might not emphasize the family dynamic as much. This has led to questions about whether Robin will appear in the film at all.

I’ve always been a fan of Batman’s partners, and I’m excited about the possibility of seeing them included in the new DC Universe. There are lots of options, like different versions of Robin, Batgirl, Nightwing, Red Hood, or Huntress.

You can watch Asher Angel in the Shazam! movies on HBO Max. The next DC film coming to theaters is Supergirl, scheduled for release on June 26th as part of the 2026 film slate. Fans are hoping James Gunn will share more information about the Batman family of characters soon.

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2025-11-05 03:08