Batman DCU Actor Contendor Possibly Revealed by DC Boss James Gunn

by

Batman DCU Actor Contendor Possibly Revealed by DC Boss James Gunn

Key Takeaways

  • Fans think Jonathan Bailey from Wicked may be considered for DCU’s Batman.
  • James Gunn liked a fan’s post about Bailey possibly being Batman.
  • Gunn’s DCU projects won’t move forward until a satisfying script is in place.

As a long-time fan who has followed the ups and downs of Batman’s cinematic journey, I find the latest speculation surrounding the DCU’s Batman incredibly intriguing. The fact that James Gunn, the mastermind behind some of Marvel’s most successful films, has shown interest in a relatively unknown actor like Jonathan Bailey, who played Fiyero in Wicked, has me both excited and puzzled.

It’s possible that James Gunn subtly suggested an actress from “Wicked” might be a strong candidate for portraying Batman in the DCU’s “The Brave and the Bold” film.

Once Gunn revealed that the DCU’s latest iteration of Batman would debut in “The Brave and the Bold“, fans started suggesting actors they thought should portray the new Dark Knight. Among the popular choices for DCU Batman are Alan Ritchson and Jensen Ackles, but another actor, Jonathan Bailey, is garnering attention from some fans thanks to his recent performance as Fiyero in the hit movie “Wicked“.

On BlueSky, Gunn disclosed that he recently took his mother and wife to watch the “Wicked” film at the Des Peres Cinema theater, a venue where he had first seen Christopher Reeve’s “Superman: The Movie” in 1978 with Jim Lee (DC Comics’ President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer). A BlueSky user named “Lee Pace Should be Batman” reacted to Gunn’s post, expressing hope that Gunn might consider Bailey for a role within the DC Universe. Despite being uncertain about who Bailey could portray in the DCU, the user acknowledged that the actor is rapidly rising as a potential major star and found it surprising that the “Wicked” actor wasn’t a more frequently discussed choice for Batman. Gunn’s liking of this BlueSky user’s post sparked curiosity among fans, leading them to speculate whether Bailey could indeed be in consideration for the role of Batman.

Currently, Gunn has not provided any explanation for his liking of the post or if it suggests anything about his casting plans for Batman in the DCU. However, given that Gunn appeared impressed with Bailey’s performance in Wicked, it might imply that he considers Bailey as a potential candidate for a role in the DCU. Whether this means Bailey is destined to play Batman or another character remains uncertain. It’s possible fans are reading too much into Gunn’s action, but only time will reveal the truth. Moreover, Gunn has clarified that he’s not in a hurry to develop Batman: The Brave and the Bold, so fans may have to wait for updates on the project.

As a die-hard fan, I recall the excitement when James Gunn revealed his DC Universe (DCU) slate, among them was the enticing prospect of “Batman: The Brave and the Bold.” However, in a more recent update, Gunn shared that his DCU projects won’t progress until he’s content with the script. This implies that even fan-favorite titles like “Batman: The Brave and the Bold” won’t start production just because they were initially announced; instead, we’ll have to wait for a script that truly impresses him before we see it on our screens.

It’s highly unlikely that the DC Universe (DCU) will be without a Batman movie in its roster given that he’s one of DC Comics’ Trinity alongside Superman and Wonder Woman. Moreover, these characters are almost certain to bring in substantial box office revenue for Warner Bros. However, since Gunn is carefully planning each DCU project, we may not find out if there’s a place for Bailey as Batman until further down the line.

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is in development at DC Studios.

Read More

2024-12-02 21:33