Did James Gunn Just Confirm Brainiac for Man of Tomorrow?

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Whoops?! James Gunn did it again?!

James Gunn may have accidentally reopened the Brainiac debate after attempting to shut it down.

So, James Gunn recently shut down those rumors going around about Dave Bautista potentially playing Brainiac in the upcoming Man of Tomorrow movie. He really made it clear it wasn’t happening!

Gunn clarified that reports about actors being considered for the film are untrue – no one has been discussed or tested for the roles. He also emphasized that he never confirmed Brainiac would even be in the movie.

Now, a follow-up exchange on Threads is fueling fresh speculation.

Gunn Explains Why He Addressed the Rumor

Once James Gunn reacted to a casting rumor and it quickly spread online, a fan asked why he even responds to these kinds of rumors. The fan suggested that the speculation itself could actually be good publicity. They also quickly added that they were a big fan, probably hoping to avoid any negative response from Gunn, who is known for being outspoken online.

Gunn explained he has several reasons for responding to specific rumors, pointing back to a previous post he made.

He stressed that Dave Bautista is a friend and he didn’t want speculation later about why Bautista wasn’t chosen for the role, especially after someone else was cast.

Did Gunn Tip His Hand?

That last line is what’s causing the stir.

By saying “when someone else is eventually cast,” James Gunn seems to be confirming that the character Brainiac will appear in the movie and that they are actively looking for an actor to play him.

Rumors Continue to Swirl

There’s been a lot of speculation about who will play Brainiac, with names like Dave Bautista, Claes Bang, Matt Smith, and Sam Rockwell being mentioned. However, James Gunn has confirmed that none of those actors have been considered. Despite this, he hinted that casting for a significant role is on the horizon, though it hasn’t begun yet.

Could Alan Tudyk, who was previously rumored to have a hidden part in the DC Universe, be the one featured in the fan art?

James Gunn’s effort to stop rumors about the next DC villain may have actually fueled them. Until DC Studios makes an official announcement about the cast or the villain, people will likely continue to speculate about Brainiac.

Following our report, Gunn hinted during a series of YouTube interviews that his future with DC is uncertain.

It seems clear that Gunn should have a PR rep at his side whenever he makes comments.

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2025-12-16 21:01