DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has finally addressed some of the Batman DCU rumors, which have been spreading online. This comes after over two years since it was first announced that DC Studios will be releasing a Batman movie for its newest DC Universe titled, The Brave and the Bold.
Part of the DC Universe’s Chapter One: Gods & Monsters, The Brave and the Bold will be directed by The Flash director Andy Muschietti. It will be based on writer Grant Morrison and artist Andy Kubert’s run on DC Comics’ Batman. The story will center around Bruce Wayne and Damian Wayne, who is known as the Dark Knight’s son with DC villain Talia al Ghul. Damian Wayne is one of the DC characters who takes on the mantle of Robin. At the moment, it currently has no official release date yet.
James Gunn clarifies Batman DCU rumors
On his personal Thread account, Gunn has once again answered some fan questions about his upcoming DC Studios projects, including the rumored Batman casting search and the current progress of the Amanda Waller TV show. When asked if he has already started the casting process for the DCU’s Batman, Gunn confirmed that the casting for The Brave and the Bold hasn’t begun yet. In addition, the filmmaker also clarified that there is no truth to the recent rumors speculating about the Teen Titans movie’s casting search this fall.
When asked about the rumors pertaining Matt Reeves’ submitting his screenplay for The Batman Part II on Memorial Day, Gunn revealed that none of them are true since that’s not the target completion date for the script.
Besides addressing some Batman DC rumors, Gunn also offered an update about the current status of DC Studios’ highly anticipated Waller TV show, which will feature the return of Oscar winner Viola Davis as the tough government agent. He confirmed that the project is definitely still in development, after over two years since it was confirmed.
