State Farm’s New Ad Features Batman, Catwoman, Joker & More

I recently stumbled upon a State Farm ad featuring Jason Bateman that gave me unexpected insights into Batman, the Joker, Catwoman, and more. It’s not often that advertising in the geek universe hits the mark, but this crossover between the DC Universe, State Farm, and Jason Bateman was pretty spot-on. The ad humorously compares going with another insurance company to getting “Bate-man” (Bateman) instead of Batman (voiced by Will Arnett) to save Gotham. It features SZA as Catwoman, Jordan Howlett as Commissioner James Gordon, and Kai Cenat in a bit of a pickle. The commercial also offers a glimpse of The Riddler, Two-Face, Poison Ivy, and a chillingly depicted Joker, proving that less is sometimes more when it comes to capturing The Clown Prince of Crime’s essence.

Amidst all the buzz about who will play Batman in the DCU, actor Alan Ritchson from Reacher addresses persistent rumors linking him to the iconic role. Despite DC Studios CEOs confirming he’s not in the running, fans keep asking Ritchson about playing Batman, which he doesn’t seem averse to. In an interview, he even gave us a sneak peek at his Batman voice, emphasizing his interest in the character. Ritchson confessed his admiration for Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker performance but expressed his desire to portray Batman due to the character’s intelligence and cool gadgets. It’s clear that Ritchson has a passion for the role and the superhero’s allure.