Willem Dafoe recently co-starred in the film The Lighthouse with reported Batman frontrunner Robert Pattinson.
While promoting the film at this year's Cannes Film Festival, Dafoe sat with Variety to discuss The Lighthouse and his other upcoming films. The actor also shared his thoughts on Pattinson's potential casting as Batman, saying, "He’s got a strong chin. That’s a part of it. Can you imagine anyone with a weak chin ever playing Batman? I don’t think so."
Pattinson hasn't been officially confirmed for the role of the Dark Knight, but most rumors claim he is the frontrunner. Originally, Ben Affleck was set to write and direct The Batman. Matt Reeves took over those duties after Affleck's departure.
Directed by Robert Eggers, The Lighthouse is a black-and-white film that follows two 1890s lighthouse keepers (Dafoe and Pattinson) as they descend into insanity during a strong New England storm. Dafoe appeared in another film featured at this year's Cannes Film Festival called Tommaso.
Willem Dafoe is well-known for his role as the Green Goblin in 2002's Spider-Man. He recently appeared in the DC Extended Universe as Nuidis Vulko in 2018's Aquaman.
The Batman is directed by Matt Reeves, who will also produce alongside Dylan Clark. The film is scheduled to be released on June 25, 2021.