Kumail Nanjiani Said To Be A Lock For James Gunn’s Booster Gold

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The Booster Gold rumors are heating back up.

There’s renewed excitement about the possibility of Kumail Nanjiani taking on the lead role in the much-anticipated Booster Gold series at HBO Max, following news that David Jenkins, the creator of Our Flag Means Death, will be writing its pilot script. Despite past denials, speculation suggests that this could be the case.

“Oh It’s Happening”: Viral Post Fuels Casting Talk

On platform X, the user Apocalyptic Horseman has created a mystery with an enigmatic tweet. In reaction to an image from the Peacemaker Season 2 premiere depicting James Gunn hugging Kumail Nanjiani, the user posted a hint suggesting, “It appears that something is indeed unfolding.

In a response to a tweet suggesting Deadline reported Nanjiani wouldn’t play Booster Gold, Apocalyptic Horseman clarified, “Actually, Deadline didn’t confirm that. They merely mentioned it as an unverified speculation.

Although there hasn’t been an official confirmation yet, the shared image of James Gunn and Kumail Nanjiani online has been seen over 1.7 million times, adding more excitement to the rumors suggesting that Nanjiani might be joining the DC Universe.

James Gunn Previously Shot Down Nanjiani Rumors

It’s worth noting that there have been mentions of Nanjiani linked with the character, Booster Gold, in the past. However, James Gunn has tried to dismiss these rumors.

At the time, the project had lost its original showrunner and appeared stalled.

Given that David Jenkins has joined the team and with San Diego Comic-Con underway, the recent release of this image featuring Gunn and Nanjiani has left some people wondering if perhaps the original plans have shifted, or if Nanjiani was always meant to be part of it.

Last summer also saw two scoopers claim Kumail Nanjiani has already been cast as Booster Gold.

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2025-08-19 01:31