Nightwing Voice Actor Wants to Tackle the Role in a Live-Action DCU Project as Well

As a die-hard DC Universe fan with a soft spot for Nightwing, I can’t help but be thrilled by the prospect of Christopher Sean reprising his role as the iconic character in James Gunn’s upcoming projects. Having voiced Nightwing in the “Gotham Knights” video game and demonstrated an impressive performance, Sean has already proven he can embody the spirit of the character.


James Gunn’s DC Universe is gradually forming into an intriguing fictional world, and though details are scant, we can infer the direction he’s steering it. Certain characters have been assigned, but there are numerous roles yet to be filled, including key ones. Actors are actively expressing their interest in landing these unclaimed roles, hoping to work with Gunn.

One key character yet to be decided upon is Dick Grayson. It remains unclear if he will be portrayed as Robin or Nightwing in the main DC Universe, as this could depend on the specific timeline that director Gunn intends to develop.

However, should Gunn decide on Nightwing instead of Robin for the character, there’s an actor who has previously portrayed Nightwing and expresses interest in continuing his role in Gunn’s upcoming live-action films. Stay tuned to discover his identity!

Did you happen to recall the Gotham Knights video game? Initially conceived as a follow-up to the Arkham series, it ultimately diverged from its original concept, but still featured many storyline aspects in common.

Indeed, the game didn’t disappoint altogether, yet it fell short of expectations, and despite some notable highlights, it has essentially become a game that many fans no longer seem to remember. Regrettably.

In the video game, Nightwing was among the primary characters, and Christopher Sean, an exceptional actor, lent his voice to the character. His performance significantly enhanced the game’s quality, with the voice acting being one of the game’s standout features.

Despite Sean’s current role as Nightwing being virtual, he’s publicly expressed his desire to reprise the character. He’s even reached out to Gunn, hoping to be cast as Nightwing in the DC Universe.

Affirmatively, I’ve completed a total of two roles. Firstly, I starred as Nightwing in DC’s Gotham Knights, an exciting opportunity since I became the first Asian American to embody this character. Secondly, I portrayed Toyman in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League; a character known for his brilliance and genius-level intellect. In essence, you could call him a ‘genius boy’.

It’s great because he seems to be the sole Japanese-American mixed character in this genre, which is quite refreshing. Performing in live action, however, would be an absolute dream come true for me. Throughout my life, I’ve honed my skills in martial arts, and many of these characters were my childhood role models. The way I practiced, the martial arts I mastered, was all with the aim of one day portraying them in live action. So if such an opportunity ever arises, I’m more than ready… James Gunn, go ahead and make it happen!

Source: ScreenRant

Frankly speaking, it appears unlikely that this will be the final result, especially if Gunn chooses to incorporate Nightwing right away. However, one can never tell; we might find ourselves pleasantly surprised in the end!

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2024-10-21 17:14