James Gunn Explains Why Casting Superman Is Harder Than Batman

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James Gunn says finding the right actor for Superman is more challenging than casting Batman.

The filmmaker explained that Batman’s mask makes it easier to cast a new actor in the role. Unlike Superman, who is consistently depicted with a very specific face in the comics, Batman’s mask allows for more flexibility when choosing an actor, as the face isn’t as crucial to the character’s established look. He shared this on the YMH Studios podcast.

James Gunn has revealed he’s already thought about who could play Batman. He stated, “I definitely have a list of actors I like for the role, just like I did when we were casting Superman.”

He stressed that no decisions have been made yet. He said, “But listen, it wasn’t David Corenswet, okay? He didn’t get the part. People are making guesses, and some might be correct, but I really don’t know what you’re referring to. Everything is still completely undecided.”

I heard James Gunn talk about how seriously they’re taking the Batman casting. He said they’ll definitely be doing screen tests and a full evaluation process – it won’t be a quick decision! He made it clear they’re not just going to hire a big name like Sylvester Stallone without seeing if they *really* fit the role. He doesn’t see Batman being cast that way at all – they need the perfect person for the part, not just someone famous.

You know, I was chatting with someone the other day, and they let slip that a really famous actor is *seriously* interested in playing Batman. We’ve actually discussed it, but honestly, I don’t know if it’ll actually happen. It’s just something we talked about, you know?

The next Batman is set to officially appear in the DC Universe in the upcoming movie, *The Brave and the Bold*. James Gunn also stated that they haven’t chosen an actress to play Wonder Woman yet.

Finding the right actors to play well-known superheroes is always challenging, as fans often have very specific ideas about who should fill those roles. James Gunn seems to be taking a thoughtful and deliberate approach, which is understandable – Superman is a particularly difficult character to cast compared to Batman.

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2025-09-23 12:44