James Gunn Officially Comments on Casting the DCU’s New Batman
James Gunn has confirmed that casting for the DC Universe’s next Batman has not started, though he expects the search to begin “before too long”. He says the role will go to the best actor rather than a movie star, signalling that a lesser-known performer could be chosen.
Gunn expects the new Batman to be close in age to David Corenswet’s Superman, whom he describes as a future close friend. He is open to actors who have appeared in minor DC roles, but dismissed rumours of a surprise Batman appearance in an upcoming project as false; the character is unlikely to feature in *Man of Tomorrow*.
In short
- Batman casting has not begun, but Gunn says it is approaching.
- Gunn wants the best actor, not necessarily a star.
- The new Batman is expected to be close in age to Superman.
Explained simply
Batman is a long-running DC Comics character: a crime-fighter who protects Gotham City without superpowers. He has been portrayed by many actors in films and television, so a new version can be introduced without continuing the story of an earlier one.
The DC Universe, or DCU, is the shared screen world being developed by DC Studios, where characters such as Batman and Superman can appear in connected stories. David Corenswet plays Superman in this new continuity, and the ages of its central heroes may shape how their relationships are portrayed.