Asher Angel's Halloween Tease Sparks Nightwing Casting Rumors in the DCEU

As of November 5th, 2025, the superhero genre continues to captivate audiences, and DC is in the midst of an exciting new chapter. The studio's co-CEO, James Gunn, has launched a new shared universe, and fans have already been treated to three projects in theaters and on the streaming platform HBO Max.

Amidst the buzz surrounding DC's upcoming slate, a recent social media post by Asher Angel, the star of the Shazam! film, has sparked speculation about the potential inclusion of Bat-family characters in the DCEU. In his Halloween post, Angel is seen pointing at someone wearing a Nightwing logo, the emblem of the original Robin, Dick Grayson, who later became the hero known as Nightwing.

The Bat-family has long been beloved by DC fans, but they were noticeably absent from the previous DCEU. Now, with Gunn at the helm, there is growing anticipation about whether and when these iconic characters will make their way to the big screen. While there has been no official confirmation from the studio, the enthusiastic response from fans in the comments section suggests a strong desire to see Asher Angel take on the role of Nightwing.

As the DCEU continues to evolve, the future of the Bat-family remains uncertain. However, with the announcement of the upcoming film The Brave and the Bold, which was originally slated to feature Batman and his son Damian Wayne, there is still hope that the Dark Knight's protégés will find their way into the shared universe.