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James Gunn Says DCU’s ‘Brave and the Bold’ Script Advancing as Story and Casting Stay in Flux

He signaled an earlier release than rumors suggested and said it likely will not share a calendar year with Matt Reeves’ Part II.

Overview

  • Gunn told IGN he likes where the Batman: The Brave and the Bold screenplay is, while noting key elements are still changing.
  • He cast doubt on previously assumed details about Damian Wayne, clarifying that how and when Bruce becomes a parent remains unsettled.
  • Gunn said many A‑list actors have approached him about playing Batman but emphasized he is not actively scouting or naming candidates.
  • Pushing back on a 2030–31 rumor, he indicated a sooner timeframe often pegged by coverage as 2028–2029, and said he would probably avoid releasing it the same year as The Batman: Part II in 2027.
  • Andy Muschietti remains linked from earlier reporting, though Gunn and DC leadership have stressed any director attachment and casting await a finished script.