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James Gunn Says Batman Is His “Biggest Issue” In The DC Universe: “I Think I Have A Way In”


The DC Universe must sort its cache of superheroes, including the Caped Crusader, which DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn calls his 'biggest issue.'

In a sprawling Q&A with Rolling Stone, the Guardians of the Galaxy director discussed Matt Reeves ‘ followup to the Robert Pattinson-starring The Batman, explaining how there is little chance that character could enter the DCU soon to be established by the David Corenswet-led Superman. As a result, Gunn is working on The Brave and the Bold, a separate film about the Gotham City protector, alongside the (undisclosed) writer. Andy Muschietti is set to direct the pic, still in development as of February 2025; drawing from Grant Morrison’s run of Batman in the comics, it will center on the Dark Knight and his son, of whose existence he’s unaware.

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