Rumors Indicate Gunn Is Seeking a Unique Actor for Batman’s Role

It’s widely acknowledged that Matt Reeves’ The Batman was a major success. Since it introduced a second Batman and exists in a separate universe from the DCEU, many fans speculated that this series wouldn’t connect to James Gunn’s upcoming DCU.

While Matt Reeves continues to develop his own narrative, the recent DC revamp has brought some changes that have shaped the new DCU.

Despite concerns among fans about potential challenges for Reeves’ universe due to the DCU alterations, it seems Reeves will have the chance to craft his own trilogy. As it stands, he will continue with Robert Pattinson’s portrayal of Batman, while Gunn focuses on his own vision.

This setup means we’ll see two versions of Batman on screen simultaneously. While this isn’t a new concept—something we’ve reported on multiple occasions—recent rumors suggest that James Gunn has a specific type of actor in mind for Batman. We’ll share more details below.

The rumor in question comes from a well-known, though not always reliable, Twitter user named MyTimeToShineHello.

This user is recognized for sharing rumors and personal opinions. According to them, Gunn has determined the specific type of actor he is seeking, and here’s the profile they have outlined:

No specific details or sources have been offered for this rumor, so we recommend taking it with a grain of salt, given that MyTimeToShineHello isn’t the most dependable source in the entertainment industry. While we’re not dismissing it as false, we cannot verify its authenticity.

Regarding the potential implications of this casting, it suggests that the story will not be an origin tale and that Damian Wayne will have a significant role in the DCU, as Gunn previously explained:

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 this endeavor will hinge on the script and Andy Muschietti’s approach to the film, but it definitely sounds intriguing. This could also amplify speculation that Jake Gyllenhaal is being considered for the role, as he aligns with the rumored profile, but only time will tell.

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