Fans of Robert Pattinson’s brooding take on Batman can breathe a sigh of relief, or perhaps a sigh of disappointment, depending on how they feel about his potential involvement in ‘The Brave and the Bold’.
DC Studios co-CEOs have officially stated that Pattinson will not be donning the batsuit for the DCU’s version of the Dark Knight. Instead, ‘The Batman Part II’, directed by Matt Reeves, remains on its own path, separate from the wider DCU.
Robert Pattinson Will Not Play Batman In ‘The Brave And The Bold’
Both James Gunn and Peter Safran made it clear in a recent press event that while ‘The Brave and the Bold’ is in active development. However, they need to introduce a distinct Batman for the interconnected DC Universe. “It’s imperative,” Safran told Variety. “That’s the plan with Brave and the Bold.”
While Gunn was initially vague about whether Pattinson could appear in the film, he eventually confirmed, “It’s certainly not the plan.” This firmly cements Reeves’ Batman universe as its own entity, existing outside of Gunn’s grand vision for the DCU.
Interestingly, the involvement of ‘The Flash‘ director Andy Muschietti has also been called into question. While he was previously attached to the project, recent comments from Safran suggest that Muschietti has not been actively involved in its development. “We’re developing the Brave and the Bold script right now, and he’ll be the first one to see it,” Safran stated, implying that Muschietti’s role in the project is uncertain.
James Gunn’s Six-Year Plan For The DCU Includes A Potential ‘Avengers: Endgame-Level’ Crossover
One of the most exciting reveals from the DC Studios event was Gunn’s confirmation that he has mapped out a six-year plan for the DCU, with a massive crossover event in mind. He likened it to the scale of ‘Avengers: Endgame’, hinting at a universe-spanning storyline that will bring multiple heroes together.
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“It isn’t like they’re chapters of an overall story. They’re characters that are part of an overall story,” Gunn explained. This suggests that while DCU projects will have their own standalone narratives, they will contribute to a larger overarching storyline. Moreover, Gunn emphasized his commitment to ensuring each project stands on its own merit.
“It’s almost impossible making a movie with a script that you’re writing on the run,” he stated. Peter Safran also provided more specifics about DC Studios’ ambitious release strategy. The goal is to release two live-action films and one animated film per year, alongside two live-action and two animated TV series. This structure allows for both continuity and variety.
