James Gunn Says New DC Batman Casting is Near, Age-matched to Superman

WHO:

Variety - James Gunn is the head of DC Studios and discussed casting for the DC Universe’s Batman.

Variety - David Corenswet starred in “Superman.”

Collider - James Gunn confirmed the DCU’s Batman has not yet been cast and indicated Robert Pattinson will not reprise the character.

Screen Rant - James Gunn addressed the DCU Batman casting process and shared an update about Bruce Wayne.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - DCU Batman is set to debut in Andy Muschietti’s “The Brave and the Bold.”

Variety - Gunn said the DCU Batman casting “isn’t far away.”

Variety - Gunn said casting a “movie star” is not mandatory and that the actor will be “around the same age” as Superman.

Variety - The rebooted DC Universe will feature a Batman distinct from Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader in Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” series.

Collider - Gunn confirmed the DCU’s Batman has not been cast yet but will be cast soon.

Screen Rant - Gunn provided an update on casting the DCU’s Batman and on Bruce Wayne.

HOW:

Coming Soon - James Gunn discussed Batman casting details during an episode of the DC Studios Showcase podcast.

Variety - The new Batman is being cast for James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe; the article says the role does not have to go to a “movie star.”

Collider - Gunn’s comments further indicated that Robert Pattinson will not reprise Batman in the DCU.

(UPDATED October 30, 2026 12:26 UTC)

James Gunn says the DC Universe’s Batman has not been cast yet, but casting isn’t far away. The new Batman will be distinct from Robert Pattinson’s version and roughly Superman’s age. Gunn says the role needn’t go to a movie star; Batman will debut in The Brave and the Bold.

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(UPDATED October 29, 2026 21:04 UTC)

James Gunn says the DC Universe’s Batman has not been cast yet, but the casting decision isn’t far away. The new Bruce Wayne will be around the same age as David Corenswet’s Superman, and the role doesn’t have to go to a movie star. This Batman will be separate from Robert Pattinson’s version and is set to debut in Andy Muschietti’s “The Brave and the Bold.”

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(UPDATED October 29, 2026 20:06 UTC)

James Gunn says the DC Universe’s Batman has not been cast yet, but the casting decision isn’t far away. The new Bruce Wayne will be around the same age as David Corenswet’s Superman, and the role doesn’t have to go to a movie star. This Batman will be separate from Robert Pattinson’s version in Matt Reeves’ series, and Pattinson will not reprise the role in the DC Universe.