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DC Studios Develops New Batman Film Amid Casting Speculation

11/5/2025

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DC Studios is developing The Brave and The Bold as a new Batman film separate from Matt Reeves' franchise.
Jonathan Bailey has emerged as a popular candidate and praised James Gunn on The Tonight Show, but he remains non-committal.
Casting has not started, and James Gunn may prefer less established actors, according to speculation.
The script is still being finalized, and no release date has been confirmed.

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Story summary

DC Studios is developing The Brave and The Bold as a new Batman film separate from Matt Reeves' franchise.
Jonathan Bailey has emerged as a popular candidate and praised James Gunn on The Tonight Show, but he remains non-committal.
Casting has not started, and James Gunn may prefer less established actors, according to speculation.
The script is still being finalized, and no release date has been confirmed.