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When one talks about charisma and panache, it is difficult to look past George Clooney. While the celebrity wooed audiences with his salt-and-pepper look and his inherent charm, he also proved that he had the acting chops to match his personality. But even Clooney couldn’t salvage his foray into the superhero world as Batman when his 1997 filmBatman and Robinfailed miserably and received a lot of criticism.
Despite this mishap, fans of the Oscar winner have always harbored hopes of seeing their favorite star taking on more roles of this nature. Now, with a rumored report suggesting that Clooney might be in talks to enter the MCU, many viewers believe that he would be tailor-made for the role of a Spider-Man villain among other parts.
Is The MCU All Set To Rope In George Clooney?
George Clooneyhad his first experience as a DC superhero when he played Batman in Joel Schumacher’s 1997 film,Batman and Robin. Unfortunately, even theOcean’s Elevenstar’s undeniable charisma could not save the film from scathing criticisms. While the celebrity looked the part, the film did dismal business at the box office.
Years later in 2023’sThe Flashstarring Ezra Miller, fans were surprised and excited to see Clooney as Bruce Wayne from another dimension making a cameo appearance at the end of the film. But the actor firmly confirmed toThe Hollywood Reporterthat this was a one-time commitment on his part as he was definitely not interested in returning to the franchise in any capacity.
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But a latest rumored report from aninsider on Xis suggesting that theSyrianastar could step into theMCU. While there is no more information regarding this at the moment, excited fans are already speculating about Clooney’s possible future in the franchise.
Most viewers are of the opinion that the actor would make a perfect Marvel antagonist. A few fans were also extremely keen to see the star play the chilling Norman Osborn, one of Spider-man’s biggest nemesis.
Clooney with the Osborn waves would be a look
— Pay Ya Beeper Bill Floozy (@claytonbigsby86)August 15, 2025
Norman osborn@MarvelStudiosuniverse hey you deaf@RobertIger,hear this!
— nuraeni (@nurbaut80)August 03, 2025
Best would be him against nick fury.
As biggest marvel villain! 10 times more powerful than thanos.
— Khushi Kitchen Recipes (@Khushirecipes)June 22, 2025
Think either him or Affleck could make a great Norman Osborn
— HB (Solo) (@HBouziJr)July 23, 2025
Wonder who he will be
— SkullzzHype (@SkullzzHype)July 16, 2025
He would play a Nick Fury Variant.
— Mason Bill (@MasonBill310)June 06, 2025
I’d be interested to see him take on a sinister government type, sort in the mould of Redford in Winter Soldier.
— Paul Klein 👾 (@paulkleinyoo)August 15, 2025
With so much enthusiasm for Clooney to come on board as the next MCU member, it remains to be seen if this information is confirmed without doubt in the near future. Meanwhile, fans can hope their manifestations ring true.
Why George Clooney Still Cringes At His Batman Gig
George Clooney is a transformative star who can make even mediocre films work well through his inimitable personality. But the law of averages caught up with the celebrity ironically when he stepped into the superhero world as DC’s most celebrated icon Batman in Joel Schumacher’s 1997 filmBatman and Robin.
Despite the Oscar winner’s presence, the film completely tanked at the box office while receiving scathing reviews from audiences and critics alike. This was one of the biggest flops that Clooney had encountered, and the actor himself realized this in abundance.
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Years later, whenThe Descendantsactor was called to play a surprise cameo as Bruce Wayne inThe Flash, Clooney was extremely sceptical. In an interview withVariety, he revealed his reasoning behind him feeling this way.
When you destroy a franchise the way I did, usually they look the other way when The Flash comes by.
The actor believed that his performance was so cringeworthy and embarrassing that he did not even want his family to watch it, which was confirmed by his wife Amal Clooney herself in theVarietyinterview. Clooney also confessed that he was adamant that these kind of performances should be forgotten as he wanted his family to respect his work.
Batman and Robincan be streamed on Amazon Prime.
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
