Giancarlo Esposito may be heating up screens with his work as a brilliant and intimidating villain, but now he’s ready to bring a cold touch to the DC Universe. The celebrated actor recently shared his interest in playing one of Batman’s most iconic foes, Mr. Freeze, during an interview with IGN.
With his impressive track record of portraying complex antagonists, Esposito’s desire to step into the icy shoes of Victor Fries is gaining traction among fans.
Esposito has already made his mark in the MCU, debuting as Seth Voelker, also known as Sidewinder, in Captain America: Brave New World. But that’s not enough for the talented actor. While the world awaits more details about James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe, Esposito made it clear that he’s setting his sights on Gotham’s chilling scientist.
With The Brave and The Bold set to reboot the Batman universe within the DCU, many classic villains are bound to be reimagined. Yet, it remains unclear whether Mr. Freeze will be one of them. What is clear is that fans are excited at the possibility of Esposito breathing life into one of the most interesting Batman rogues.
Esposito loves to play a villain. From the calm and calculating Gus Fring in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, to the ruthless Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, he has mastered the art of bringing nuanced villains to life.
His knack for blending sophistication with intensity would make him a perfect fit for Victor Fries—a character known for his cold, detached demeanor and tragic origin story. Esposito has also expressed his love for portraying complicated characters, and Mr. Freeze’s struggle between love, loss, and obsession could provide the perfect opportunity to showcase his talents once again.
James Gunn and Peter Safran have been tight-lipped about what’s to come with Batman’s new cinematic world. While there’s a Clayface movie reportedly in development, other iconic villains are still left to be reimagined. Adding someone of Esposito’s caliber would be a major win for DC Studios as they aim to build out a refreshed franchise.
There has been no confirmation from DC Studios regarding Mr. Freeze’s inclusion in the upcoming The Brave and The Bold movie, but Esposito’s public desire to take on the role is sure to spark conversation among fans and executives alike.
