“Why not Batman?” – Fans react hilariously as Giancarlo Esposito says he wants to play Mr. Freeze in the DCU 

Giancarlo Esposito is no stranger to playing a cold, calculating villain. From the terrifyingly composed Gus Fring in Breaking Bad to the smooth-talking yet ruthless Moff Gideon in The Mandalorian, the man has perfected the art of intimidating while barely breaking a sweat. But now, he wants to take things ahead by becoming DCU’s next Mr. Freeze.

In a recent interview, Esposito casually threw his hat into the ring for the role of the ice-cold antagonist. And naturally, the internet did what it does best: turned the whole thing into a comedy roast session. From questioning why he wasn’t aiming for Batman instead to debating if his version of Freeze would come with a senior citizen discount, fans had thoughts.

Giancarlo Esposito as Mr. Freeze? The internet has a meltdown

The internet is unpredictable, but if there’s one thing it loves, it’s reacting to unexpected casting choices. When Esposito’s desire to play Victor Fries made its way to social media, the post went viral almost instantly.

Not because people thought it was a bad choice, far from it. Giancarlo Esposito is a powerhouse actor who could absolutely bring something new to the role. But let’s be honest, Batman fans don’t take anything seriously unless it involves a brooding billionaire in a cape. The result? A flood of jokes, some in favor, some against, and some just existing for the sheer entertainment of it all.

Some fans were totally onboard, saying DC should simply give him whatever villain role he wants. After all, if he can make fried chicken sound like the most dangerous business in the world (Los Pollos Hermanos, anyone?), he can definitely make freezing Gotham City look like a masterclass in villainy.

One fan hyped him up with:

"As long as he can be as cold as he was with Gus Fring! 🥶🥶🧊❄️ "

If there’s one thing Gus Fring taught us, it’s that a villain who never raises his voice is ten times scarier. Imagine that level of ice-cold menace literally.

Others, however, weren’t as convinced, immediately bringing up Esposito’s age. One user didn’t hold back, saying:

"Is he gonna play the retirement home old ass version of Mr. Freeze?"

Harsh? Yes. Funny? Absolutely. But let’s be real, Hollywood casting older actors as iconic villains isn’t exactly new. And if The Irishman taught us anything, it’s that CGI de-aging technology exists (for better or worse).

Then there was the guy who had the simplest yet brutal response:

"Lmao. Dude was good in one show a long time ago."

That’s right, because starring in multiple critically acclaimed series means nothing if it wasn’t yesterday, apparently.

And of course, no internet discourse is complete without that one person bringing up race. Someone threw in:

"This is really gonna infuriate the mayonnaise mafia."

There's nothing like a little bit of Twitter chaos to keep things spicy (or in this case, frosty).

Of course, some fans were baffled about why Giancarlo Esposito was aiming for Mr. Freeze instead of something bigger. One person summed it up best:

"Why not Batman?"

It’s a fair question, honestly. If Michael Keaton can return as Bruce Wayne at 70, why not let Giancarlo Esposito don the cape and cowl? Who’s making these rules?

At the end of the day, Giancarlo Esposito would probably crush it as Mr. Freeze. He’s got the acting chops, the charisma, and the ability to make any line sound ten times more menacing than it should.

But whether he gets the role or not, one thing is clear: the internet will always be there to turn every casting discussion into a full-blown stand-up comedy show. And honestly? We wouldn’t have it any other way.