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James Gunn Says DCU’s ‘The Brave and the Bold’ Has a Strong Batman Story in Place

Gunn stresses a script-first approach, with Andy Muschietti attached; casting remains open pending screen tests.

Overview

  • Gunn says the team “have a really, really good story now” for the DCU’s Batman movie during the 2 Bears, 1 Cave podcast.
  • The screenplay is in active development but not finished, with Gunn reiterating that greenlights follow scripts he believes in.
  • Casting for Batman is ongoing, with multiple actors under consideration and no decision until formal screen tests are completed.
  • Andy Muschietti remains attached to direct The Brave and the Bold, which is planned to feature Bruce Wayne alongside Damian Wayne as Robin.
  • Gunn downplays costume debates in favor of character and story, citing a fondness for darker 1970s Batman comics; no release date has been announced and the project remains separate from Matt ReevesElseworlds films.