A fan-favorite choice to play Batman inThe Brave and The Boldis officially game to join James Gunn’sDC Universefollowing Blake Lively nominating him for the gig. The next live-action Batman will be arriving in the DCU within a few years, as a reboot for the DC icon is being developed forthe DCU’s Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters” slate. WhileThe Brave and The Boldmovie isn’t set to start filming in the immediate future, actors are already throwing their name into the ring to play the Caped Crusader in Gunn’s DCU.
John Regan’s (via Liam Loves Movies)art was recently re-shared through Instagram, where David Corenswet’s Superman is paired up with a fan-art rendition of Brandon Sklenar as Batman for Gunn’s DCU.It turns outIt Ends With Usactor is open to playing the Dark Knight for DC Studios, as he chimed in with the following:
The idea of Sklenar as Batman inThe Brave and The Boldfirst emerged in late 2024when Lively, who was his co-star inIt Ends With Us, shared on social media that she wanted him to play the DC icon for Gunn’s DCU. At the time of this story’s publication, casting for Batman in the DCU has not started and is not expected to begin anytime soon.
What Brandon Sklenar’s Batman Interest Means For The DCU
It’s not shocking that Sklenar has commented on the idea of him playing Batman, especially after Lively suggested he play the Caped Crusader. Following Lively’s initial comments on Instagram, it didn’t take long for many fans to get behind Sklenar’s Batman casting, which has led to various fan-art pieces of him donning the suit. At this point, Gunn hasn’t really responded about whether he is considering Sklenar forThe Brave and The Boldmovie.
Many actors have expressed their desire to becast as Batman in Gunn’s DCU,making it clear thatThe Brave and The Boldauditions will be extremely competitive. Whether it is Sklenar or someone else, whoever gets cast as Bruce Wayne in the DCU will not only haveThe Brave and The Boldon the table, but also the chance to play Batman for many years to come in other movies and TV shows from DC Studios. If anything, it would actually be more shocking if Sklenar wasn’t interested in playing Batman inThe Brave and The Boldand beyond.
Our Take On Brandon Sklenar’s Batman Interest For The DCU
While time will tell if Sklenar will expand on his comments about playing the DCU Batman,this will be one of the most sought-after roles in Hollywood when the movie begins the casting process for the reboot. Whether it ends up being an established name or not remains to be seen, as little has been revealed about what type of star DC intends to go for inThe Brave and The Bold. For now, the world will have to wait and see who will actually end up starring inThe Brave and The Boldas the DCU’s Batman.
The Brave and the Bold
The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman in the DC Universe, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. This film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.
