As the Teen Titans return for a second season on the DC Universe show, Titans, they’ll be joined by a familiar face. Played by Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen, the upcoming season welcomes Bruce Wayne to the Titans crew come the series’ fall premiere, according to Deadline.
Glen is best known for playing the ever-loyal Jorah Mormont in Westeros on the HBO hit series. His other credits include roles on Downton Abbey and the Resident Evil franchise.
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For the gritty DC Universe show of superheroes led by Batman’s former sidekick Robin (Brenton Thwaites), Glen will portray an older version of Bruce Wayne. The official character description describes him as: “After decades of fighting crime as Batman, billionaire Bruce Wayne is just as driven to protect Gotham from evil as he was in his prime. Needing to reconcile his relationship with Dick Grayson, the duo hope to forge a new dynamic as Bruce tries to help his former sidekick and the Titans achieve success.”
As expected, fans have plenty of thoughts on this DC casting news.
From Knight of the Realm to Dark Knight! https://t.co/4p4MT6j1nT
— Con Of Thrones (@ConOfThrones) April 11, 2019
Early 90s Iain Glen looks like he would've been perfect prime Batman casting back then, so nice work Titans Casting Director. pic.twitter.com/BcilAUZXIj
— TheBatstan (@TheBatstan) April 12, 2019
I still can't believe we got Iain Glen as Batman! Jorah freaking Mormont! That's wild!! Titans is not holding back at all for season 2! Anyone that isn't excited about this, is either boring or dead inside. This is amazing news! #jorahmormont #Batman #GameofThrones #DCUTitans pic.twitter.com/ks6Je3usYX
— John Darius (@JDarius28) April 11, 2019
So, Iain Glen is the new #Batman….in #Titans. I think that’s a genius bit of casting. It gives us an idea of where their going with the character.
— Andy W. Clift (@andyWclift) April 12, 2019
Can't wait to see Iain Glen play Bruce Wayne in #Titans season 2.
1. The 1st season suffered ever so slightly for having nobody in that role.
2. Really, different, interesting casting.
Well done #DCUNIVERSE 👏#Batman— PJ (@lazyboyblue) April 12, 2019
iain glen has been cast as titans' batman and im sure there are Thoughts to be had about that but my Thoughts go no further than 'i love iain so much' sdlfsdjflskd
— alyosha (@alinastarkovas) April 12, 2019
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The announcement of Iain Glen playing Bruce Wayne on Titans has completely overwhelmed the #gots8 premiere news on my social media. That is an AMAZING accomplishment.⚔️🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇 #gameofthrones #titans #batman #iainglen #jorahmormont
— SerJorahIsLove (@SerJorahIsLove) April 11, 2019
Disappointed that Old Man Bruce's first live action appearance isn't on the big screen (Batman Beyond movie, anyone?) but… Iain Glen is an excellent choice.
Congrats, Titans, you've just gotten yourself a new viewer. https://t.co/tu3oZYDhgf
— Colin Rice (@Colin_Rice) April 11, 2019
Iain Glen (Jorah Mormont) as Batman is the casting decision I never knew I needed. Titans was already a pretty good show except for the finale ( which wasn't even supposed to be the finale) so this is exciting news.
— Bruce | Part 2 – Diabetes Boogaloo (@Psych0m0j0) April 11, 2019
One thing people can't argue with, Iain Glen has the deep voice perfect for playing the #Batman. #Titans #TheDarkKnight #TheCapedCrusader pic.twitter.com/aMGIclDHNc
— claytalian (@claytalian) April 11, 2019
"Game of Thrones' Iain Glen to Play Bruce Wayne in Titans Season 2"
That sound you hear is my high-pitched fangirl shrieking. This will continue until further notice.
— an indoor cat 🐈 (@alysanemormonts) April 11, 2019
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