It has been clear for some time now that Robert Pattinson will not be the DC Universe’s Batman, even with The Batman Half II nonetheless slated for launch in 2028. Followers will likely be unhappy to see BatPat go, particularly contemplating DC Studios co-head James Gunn has saved quiet on after we will see his successor. Fortunately, Gunn has lastly given a small however significant replace on the casting course of for the subsequent Bruce Wayne.
Throughout a one-off podcast episode meant to make clear what’s canonical in 2021’s The Suicide Squad, Gunn revealed the present timeline for locating the DCU’s Batman. Whereas casting hasn’t began but, the filmmaker stated “it will not be too lengthy” earlier than the search begins. As for what Gunn is searching for, he famous that previously the “Batmans are all the time chosen as film stars.” Gunn stated he needs to decide on the very best actor for the function, which he says is how Superman has sometimes been solid. That is true sufficient for the DCU’s Superman David Corenswet, who was on no account an A-lister earlier than Gunn solid him.
The DC Studios boss additionally notes that whoever performs Batman will possible be shut in age to Corenswet as a result of the 2 are “future greatest friends.” Gunn stated that he will not rule anyone out, even when they have been solid in previous DC initiatives in minor roles.
Will we see the DCU’s Batman in Man of Tomorrow?
Contemplating casting hasn’t begun and filming for Gunn’s Superman sequel has already concluded, it’s extremely unlikely the subsequent Batman will debut in Man of Tomorrow. Gunn stated as a lot in the course of the podcast, calling rumors that the character will make a shock look in an upcoming DC mission “all bullshit.”
Man of Tomorrow will see Superman forming a tentative alliance with Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) to battle a much bigger menace: Brainiac (Lars Eidinger). Returning solid members from throughout the DCU embody Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., MarÃa Gabriela de FarÃa because the Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Milly Alcock as Supergirl, and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart.