Was Patrick Schwarzenegger nearly our Superman? The Gen V star breaks down how shut he was to becoming a member of the DC Universe’s inaugural movie.
There was one factor on everybody’s thoughts when Gen V first hit the airwaves: Patrick Schwarzenegger was born to play a superhero. While the actor had a relatively small function in The Boys spin-off, nearly everybody agreed that he wanted an even bigger function in some form of superhero venture. And with the DC Universe hurtling towards a reboot with Superman, many noticed that as the right alternative for him to slap on a brand new pair of tights.
Dozens of roles had been thrown out as the most effective match for Patrick Schwarzenegger, with maybe the most well-liked being the function of Hal Jordan (now performed by Kyle Chandler). However, evidently the Gen V star had larger ambitions within the DC Universe. When talking throughout a current episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Schwarzenegger revealed that he really auditioned for the main function of Superman…even when he didn’t get very far!
“I’ve only auditioned for, I think, like two superheroes. I think it was literally Homelander, and then I think it was Golden Boy, and Superman. Those are the three I’ve auditioned for.” He defined earlier than clarifying “No, I don’t think I got any feedback [on Superman]. I think it was like, ‘No, not for you’”
Who Could Patrick Schwarzenegger Play In The DC Universe?
While it’s a disgrace that Patrick Schwarzenegger’s audition for Superman might not have gone in addition to he’d hoped, that doesn’t imply he’s out of rivalry for the DC Universe. As acknowledged earlier than, followers have had a bevvy of concepts of who the Gen V star may play on the large display screen. Along with Green Lantern and Superman, Schwarzenegger has additionally been floated for roles like The Flash and Aquaman once they lastly make their return to the silver display screen.
Though Patrick Schwarzenegger hasn’t solely been urged to play huge names within the DC Universe. The actor’s function in Gen V made him one of many high picks to play Booster Gold within the eyes of many followers. He’s additionally been fancast to play The Doctor in The Authority, given one of many member’s of the crew is already set to seem in Superman. Though given how younger he’s, it’s solely a matter of time till he finds himself in a pair of spandex!
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