A Marvel TV alum addressed fans during a recent convention appearance, sharing insights about dream roles and past inspirations. He also expressed interest in joining James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU, specifically in the upcoming The Brave and the Bold. The Punisher’s Ben Barnes wants to be Batman in DCUBen Barnes, known for playing Billy Russo in The Punisher, revealed he wants to play Batman in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DCU. James Gunn and Peter Safran’s first DCU slate, Gods & Monsters, features The Brave and the Bold. At 43, Barnes has not received any official link to the role, but he has carried the dream of playing Batman since before his Marvel days.