Guess Who The Frontrunner for Nightwing Is in 'Batman vs. Superman'? This Guy.

That's right.

That 29 year-old odd looking character you see there is Adam Driver (I've posted a more flattering picture below).  He's an Emmy nominated actor on HBO's Girls while also having appeared in feature films such as Clint Eastwood's J. Edgar as well as Steven Speilberg's Lincoln.

He is reportedly the frontrunner - along with two other other unknown actors - for the role of Dick Grayson aka Nightwing (formerly Robin), in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel follow-up, the tentatively titled Batman vs. Superman.

Driver would portray the estranged partner of Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne/Batman, who is apparently going to be a more tired, weary hero, pushing mid to late 40s.

I have to say I actually like this guy in the role if only because he's an outside-the-box choice who is known more for his acting talents than his physical looks (though at 6'3'', the dude ain't no slouch).

We'll keep you posted on further developments as we can expect by the new year to have official casting, both for this role and the reported appearance of Wonder Woman as well.

Source:  The Wrap