**New Insights from James Gunn on DCU's Batman Ambitions**
James Gunn, the co-head of DC Studios, has provided a fresh update on the plans for the DCU's Batman, addressing lingering questions about casting and development. The status of **The Brave and the Bold** has been in the spotlight, and Gunn has shed some light on why fans might have to wait longer than expected for casting or development news.
**Why Fans Will Have to Wait for Updates**
Gunn confirmed that updates on **The Brave and the Bold** would not arrive until there was an "actionable script ready." He emphasized, "So, there's no way of me guessing this." He also stated that they were well into **Batman 2**, and he didn't want to cloud the Bat-sphere until after that.
**No Two Batman Movies in the Same Year**
Gunn clarified that he had no intention of releasing two Batman movies in the same year. He said, "I'm not at all [undervaluing Bruce Wayne]. I think both Batman and WW are incredibly important. But I'm also not going to have two Batman movies come out in the same year."
**The Script is Still Evolving**
Gunn acknowledged that the script was still evolving, stating, "Exactly. Or it could seem like it's one draft away, and then you get the next draft and go, 'You know what? I still think it needs one more draft to get there.'" A fan commented, "It's not a science, it's art," and James Gunn responded, "Exactly," agreeing with the sentiment.
**2025 Batman Audition Rumors Denied**
Gunn denied rumors of auditions for a 2025 Batman movie, saying, "All these rumors of Batman and Wonder Woman auditions are false."
**Avoiding Confusion with Two Batman Versions**
Regarding speculation about having two versions of Batman, Gunn said, "I wouldn't want to cloud the Bat-sphere until after that," referring to **The Batman 2**, set for release in October 2027. He added, "I'm not at all. I think both Batman and WW are incredibly important. But I'm also not going to have two Batman movies come out in the same year," indicating that **The Brave and the Bold** would likely follow Reeves' sequel by a significant margin.
**Greenlit DCU Project and Dynamic Duo Progress**
Gunn confirmed a greenlit but unannounced DCU project and said that **Dynamic Duo** was going "really, really well." On **Clayface**, he noted that James [Watkins] was still in the first cut, and producers were always hands-off during the director's cut.
