There have been recent reports regarding the director of Batman: The Brave and the Bold for James Gunn's upcoming DCU reboot, but so far there has been no official confirmation from DC Studios or any parties involved. While discussing The Flash, Andy and Barbara Muschietti were asked if they would be interested in continuing to work with the DC Studios family, including the possibility of directing Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Although they have not provided any concrete answers, their response suggests that discussions may be taking place. Despite rumors gaining traction and being reported as fact by multiple sources, it remains uncertain whether or not this possibility will come to fruition.
According to One Take News, Andy Muschietti is reportedly set to direct Batman: The Brave and the Bold after receiving early praise for his work on The Flash. This news may not come as a surprise to some, as Muschietti's future with DC has been teased for some time, and James Gunn has expressed interest in working with him on another project. However, Warner Bros. Discovery has yet to respond to multiple requests for comment, leaving the possibility for changes to occur, especially since The Flash has not been released yet.
MyTimeToShineHello has also confirmed these rumors, adding that screenwriter Christina Hodson, who wrote Birds of Prey, will be writing Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Although some criticized Hodson's depiction of Cassandra Cain in Birds of Prey, this new opportunity may allow her to write a more comic-accurate portrayal of the Bat Family member. However, scooper Umberto Gonzalez alleges that neither Muschietti nor Hodson has a deal with Warner Bros. due to the writers' strike, which could be a reason why an official announcement has yet to be made.
The success of The Flash at the box office is crucial, as early praise may not hold much weight if the film fails to perform. This could potentially change the context of Muschietti and Hodson's involvement in the project. Fans may recall the situation with Ben Affleck and Warner Bros. when he was set to write, direct, and star in his own Batman film, only for him to ultimately exit the project and for Matt Reeves to take over with Robert Pattinson as the lead. While the Muschietti siblings and DC Studios have been discussing their collaboration, it's still too early to determine what will come of it without any confirmation from the studio, and with The Flash's release still pending. However, it's worth noting that Batman: The Brave and the Bold is currently in development at DC Studios.
Source: One Take News, Umberto Gonzalez, ViewerAnon
