Could Jonathan Bailey be the next Batman? A recent interaction from James Gunn has fans believing the DC Universe has found its Caped Crusader.
Fans have been antsy when it comes to news about the DC Universe’s Batman. With David Corenswet already locked as Superman and Batman: The Brave and The Bold in development, many are wondering why it’s taking so long for James Gunn to cast someone as the Dark Knight. While Gunn has gone on the record that nobody will be cast until the film officially enters production, that hasn’t stopped speculation from running wild.
The most recent wildfire started when James Gunn liked a post hoping that Jonathan Bailey would be cast in the DC Universe. The post itself was not specifically about the actor playing Batman, with the comment simply floating that he’d be a good pick for the character, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from running with the idea that Gunn’s liking of the post is a sign of things to come.
Looks like Jonathan Bailey could be considered for playing Batman in DCU! 👀 pic.twitter.com/0UUfVobOqH
— Everything_DCU (@EverythingDCU_) December 1, 2024
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Jonathan Bailey isn’t the only actor swept up in Batman casting speculation thanks to James Gunn’s social media activity. Glen Powell was thrust into the spotlight for the DC Universe role when he followed Gunn on Instagram, along with the director of Batman: The Brave and The Bold Andy Muschietti. The focus on Powell faded after a few days, and the same pattern is likely to emerge with Bailey in the coming weeks.
The truth is, the casting of a new Batman will be industry wide news when it happens. The first word fans get about the DC Universe’s Caped Crusader certainly won’t be from James Gunn’s liking of a post. Just like Superman, frontrunners like Jonathan Bailey and Glen Powell will likely be reported by the trades and scoopers the moment they cross Gunn’s mind. So while news may be slow, it’s best not to latch onto just any wild speculation.
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