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DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn debunks the latest casting rumors for Batman in theDC Universeahead ofThe Brave and The Bold. With Chapter 1, “Gods and Monsters” in the works at DC Studios, several heroes and villains are getting ready to be reimagined in live-action. One of the films that was announced for the DC Universe in January 2023wasThe Brave and The Bold, which will serve as the latest reboot for Batman.
With rumors consistently floating around about various DC Universe projects, the latest one involved Batman forThe Brave and The Bold, claiming that the Dark Knight has already been cast in the franchise. When @gabrielmars2.0 askedGunnon Threads if there was any truth to it, the DC Studios boss stated,“No. We haven’t even begun casting for the DCU Batman,“making it clear that an actor is not even in talks right now.
This isn’t the first timeGunn has debunked Batman rumors for the DC Universe, as various actors have been suggested to be in the running for the Caped Crusader. There were also claims that Batman would even show up inSuperman, which Gunn is currently filming, buthe has stated that Bruce Wayne won’t appear in Clark Kent’s first movie.
UPDATE: 2025-07-01 14:18 EST BY MOLLY FREEMAN
James Gunn Debunks The Brave and the Bold Movie Writer Rumor
On Threads, Gunn addressed another rumor regarding the DCU’s Batman movie,The Brave and the Bold, debunking the rumor that Andy Muschietti & Rodo Sayagues (Don’t Breathe) will pen the script together. In response to a question if the rumor had any validity,Gunnsimply said,“Not true.”
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Why The DC Universe Doesn’t Need To Rush Their Batman Reboot
There Are Plenty Batman Stories On The Way
While it is understandable that fans are eager for the DC Universe’s Batman reboot, there is no reason to rushThe Brave and The Bold. To begin with, when it comes to the Dark Knight on the big-screen,Matt Reeves’The Batman - Part IIis currently in development, continuing Robert Pattinson’s iteration of the character. Even though that is part of the Elseworlds banner for DC Studios, the movie worldisn’t exactly lacking Batmanright now.
ThoughThe Flashfilmmaker Andy Muschietti is currently attached to directThe Brave and The Bold, it is clear from many of Gunn’s past statements that the screenplay is not finished, as a writer hasn’t even been announced. It’s also crucial to take into account thatthere are other DC Universe movies and TV shows that are further along thanThe Brave and The Bold, which is why casting and pre-production are being prioritized on some of those projects. SinceThe Brave and The Bolddoes not yet have a release date, it is likely that theBatmanreboot is definitely a few years out.
Even thoughThe Brave and The Boldmay not be starting production anytime soon,it wouldn’t be shocking if the new Batman at least has a reference or twoin otherDC Universe movies and TV showsbefore starring in his film. Given how much focus Batman has always had in the media, both through animation and live-action, it’s better that other DC characters get to show up first in the DC Universe that may not have had the same attention in past decades. For now, the world will just have to wait and see when they will actually get news aboutThe Brave and The Bold.
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The Brave and the Bold
The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman in the DC Universe, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. This film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.
