{"id":2039588,"date":"2025-09-21T20:23:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T20:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2039588"},"modified":"2025-09-21T20:23:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T20:23:07","slug":"james-gunn-has-some-names-in-mind-for-batman-casting-in-the-brave-and-the-bold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/james-gunn-has-some-names-in-mind-for-batman-casting-in-the-brave-and-the-bold\/","title":{"rendered":"James Gunn Has Some Names in Mind for Batman Casting in The Brave and The Bold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It\u2019s evident that much is afoot in the James Gunn-led DCU, but what\u2019s not quite settled yet is the final name that will take up the mantle of Batman. With many names frequently circulating online, Gunn has revealed that he, too, has a list of his own.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Speaking to\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VgkPIpQNavU?t=6593\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Ringer-Verse;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Ringer-Verse<\/a>\u00a0about casting updates for the upcoming Bat-tale titled The Brave and the Bold, Gunn said, \u201cDo I have ideas about actors who could play Batman? Absolutely, I do. I have guys I like. I have guys that are top of the list for me, just like I had people that were at the top of the list for Superman.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Of the many contenders for Batman, Reacher&#8217;s Alan Ritchson name has been thrown around online quite often. Gunn appears wary of some of these developments. Possibly talking about Ritchson, Gunn further added in the interview, \u201cOne actor in particular, a pretty big star, wants to be Batman. We\u2019ve talked about it, but I don\u2019t think that\u2019s the case.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ritchson has been vocal about wanting to play Batman, but sadly, it seems this may not happen, although he feels there could still be a future for him in the DC universe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Another name that fans feel confident about playing the Caped Crusader is 1923 star Brandon Sklenar, especially after Gunn expressed praise for the show. \u201cOkay, I see what you&#8217;re doing. 1923, it&#8217;s a really good TV show, like I can&#8217;t believe how good that show was.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For now, with no confirmation in sight, all we can do is wait!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/movies\/articles\/matt-reeves-teases-never-done-191617159.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Matt Reeves Teases 'Never Been Done' Villain for The Batman Part II;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Related: Matt Reeves Teases &#8216;Never Been Done&#8217; Villain for The Batman Part II<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s evident that much is afoot in the James Gunn-led DCU, but what\u2019s not quite settled yet is the final name that will take up the mantle of Batman. With many names frequently circulating online, Gunn has revealed that he, too, has a list of his own. 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