The phrase “Glen Powell Batman” is circulating online as fans are rediscovering the actor’s brief appearance in The Dark Knight Rises. A Reddit post featuring a photo of Powell from the 2012 film recently went viral. Accordingly, fans are curious about his role in the final film of the Dark Knight trilogy.
‘Glen Powell Batman’ trend explained
Glen Powell’s brief appearance in The Dark Knight Rises is getting renewed attention after a Reddit user posted an old image of the actor from the 2012 film.
The buzz began after a Reddit user shared an old photo of Powell from the film. This led to a wave of reactions across the platform. Since the post went up, the phrase “Glen Powell Batman” has started trending, as many fans were surprised to learn of his appearance in the 2012 Christopher Nolan-directed blockbuster.
Though the role was small, Powell himself has never forgotten the experience. In a previous interview with Vanity Fair, he looked back on the opportunity to work with Nolan. Powell said, “I remember everything. You never forget the feeling.” He added, “But I remember on Dark Knight Rises the feeling of being able to walk onto a set and you knew everybody in the world wanted to be on that set, right?”
In The Dark Knight Rises, Powell played a stock exchange trader who was knocked unconscious by Bane. Though his time on screen was brief, Powell emphasized how important landing that part was for him. The actor said, “I was getting to work with the greatest director on the planet, Christopher Nolan. And you’re sitting there and all of a sudden Tom Hardy walks in as Bane. It’s electric. It’s sort of out-of-body.”
During the same interview, Powell also added that he auditioned for the part several times, despite its limited screen time. Powell is preparing for major new projects. He’s set to star in the upcoming The Running Man remake directed by Edgar Wright. He will also appear in a new film directed by J.J. Abrams for Warner Bros.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
