Rumor Suggests Gunn Is Looking for a Very Specific Type of Actor for the Role of Batman

As a die-hard DC fan who has been following the dynamic duo since the days of Adam West and Burt Ward, I must say that the prospect of having two Batmen gracing our screens is nothing short of exhilarating! Having grown up with the Dark Knight’s various incarnations, from Michael Keaton to Christian Bale, and now Robert Pattinson, the thought of another Caped Crusader joining the fray is simply thrilling.


It’s common knowledge that Matt Reeves’ film “The Batman” was a massive success. Since it introduced a second Batman character and took place in a universe separate from the existing DCEU, many fans assumed it wouldn’t tie into James Gunn’s new DC Universe. However, while Matt Reeves’ standalone series is proceeding independently, certain alterations resulting from the DC overhaul have given birth to the DCU.

Despite some fans’ concerns that changes in the DCU might hinder Reeves’ universe, it seems that Reeves is not being prevented from crafting his own trilogy. As it currently stands, Reeves will continue with Robert Pattinson’s character interpretation, while Gunn will persist with his independent project.

Essentially, this implies that there will be two Batmen appearing simultaneously at some point. While this isn’t entirely novel information as we’ve covered it before, recent whispers hint that James Gunn has a particular actor type in mind for the role of Batman. We’ll delve deeper into these details in the following text.

The rumor we are talking about has been revealed by a popular – yet not always reliable – Twitter user, MyTimeToShineHello, known for publishing rumors and personal opinions; the user claims that Gunn has decided on the type of actor he is looking for and this is the profile in question:

They want to cast a middle aged man to play the DCU Batman. Who would be your pick?

— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) October 9, 2024

There’s no concrete information or credible reference for this gossip, so it’s best to approach it with skepticism as MyTimeToShineHello isn’t generally recognized as a reliable source of entertainment news. We aren’t saying it’s definitely false, but we also can’t verify its truthfulness.

Regarding the impact of this casting decision, it’s clear that the narrative won’t revolve around an origin tale. Instead, Damian Wayne is expected to have a significant part in the DC Universe, as previously mentioned by Gunn.

“This is the introduction of the DCU’s Batman. This is the story of Damian Wayne, who is Batman’s actual son who we didn’t know existed for the first eight to 10 years of his life. He was raised as a little murderer and assassin. He’s a little son of a bitch. He’s my favorite Robin. It’s based on the Grant Morrison comic book’s run, which is one of my favorite Batman runs, and we are putting that all together right now.”

Source: ComicBookMovie.com

The success of the film may hinge on the script and how director Andy Muschietti handles it, but it certainly appears intriguing. There’s also speculation that Jake Gyllenhaal could be a contender for the part due to his suitability if the reports are true, though nothing is confirmed yet.

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2024-10-10 17:43