Breaking News: James Gunn Drops Major Bombshell About the Upcoming Batman DCU Casting!

Fans are eagerly awaiting news of Batman's casting after James Gunn has found his Superman. However, it seems that fans will have to wait a bit longer to find out who will be wearing the iconic cowl.

Since the announcement that Gunn would be taking over DC Studios and rebooting the canon, fans have been speculating about who will play Batman and Superman in his DC Universe. The speculation surrounding Batman intensified after the news broke that Gunn would be introducing the character in a film called The Brave and the Bold, which takes inspiration from the comics. As these comics depict an older Batman, fans are speculating that while a new actor is possible, there is also a chance that a previous Batman actor could return for Gunn's movie.

Gunn finally confirmed on Instagram that David Corenswet had been chosen for the role of Clark Kent/Superman in Superman: Legacy, putting an end to months of casting speculation. In response to a comment asking about the casting of Batman, Gunn simply stated that they were still very far away from making a decision. This response may not satisfy eager fans, but it aligns with Gunn's approach to casting, where he waits for the completion of the script before beginning the process and keeps tight-lipped about potential actors until official decisions are made.

Batman fans have a lengthy wait ahead before the casting of the iconic superhero. No specific dates for production or release have been announced, but fans are aware that the film will be part of the initial phase of DC movies known as Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters. It will be helmed by Andy Muschietti, director of The Flash. The Brave and the Bold, inspired by the comics, will see an older Batman partnering with Damian Wayne, the previously unknown son of Bruce Wayne and Talia al Ghul. Despite Gunn's implication of a long wait, the fact that The Brave and the Bold is part of the first wave of DC movies suggests that the casting news may arrive sooner rather than later.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is in development at DC Studios.

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