James Gunn Says DCU Batman Casting Is Approaching

James Gunn says DC Studios has not cast its new DC Universe Batman, but the selection process is approaching. He has not set a date for an announcement and said the role will go to an actor suited to it, rather than necessarily to a major movie star. Speaking on The Suicide Squad Is It Canon? The Official Podcast, Gunn said casting was “not very far away.” He also pushed back on speculation that Batman had already been chosen or would appear in an imminent project, saying no actor had been cast. Gunn said he would consider candidates on their suitability for the role, including someone who had previously appeared in a small part in The Suicide Squad. That earlier appearance, he said, would not automatically disqualify an actor. Gunn described finding the best actor for Batman as a priority and contrasted that approach with what he characterized as a history of casting well-known movie stars in the role. Age is another factor, Gunn said, because the actor could play Batman for years. He described the DCU’s Batman and Superman as being roughly the same age and as contemporaries. David Corenswet, who plays Superman in the DCU, is 33, but Gunn did not give a specific age range for...