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Expanding the DC universe, Studio heads James Gunn and Peter Safran revealed their roadmap to a new chapter in the DC timeline. Focusing on re-establishing DCU with a modern interpretation of the legendary characters, the studio decided upon a new movie,The Brave and the Bold. This particular Batman film will mark the new DC continuity despite being unrelated to the Batman franchise.
The Brave and the Boldbrings not only Bruce Wayne but also his son Damian Wayne, to portray Batman and Robin’s kick-ass compatibility. With DCU starting to take a ginormous shape in the fandom world,sources revealed that the moderators have finally found their filmmakers. Fans thus believe James Gunn reportedly locked Andy Muschietti as the director.
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James Gunn Locked In Director ForThe Brave and the Bold
Working on expanding DCEU,James Gunnand Peter Safran are coming up with a list of films set to release by 2025. WithCreature Commandos,Waller,Superman: Legacy,andJoker: Folie à Deuxexpected to be released within the next couple of years, the studio heads decided upon a Batman reboot,The Brave and the Bold.
Focused on Bruce Wayne, the caped superhero and night patroller, the movie simultaneously brings forth his son Damian Wayne to fight off crimes, as a team. Although the film is unrelated to the Batman franchise, it is set to focus on Bruce Wayne training his son to be his companion, Robin.
Amid the excitement of witnessing Batman and Robin, sources double it up by revealing the news of moderators finding their filmmakers forThe Brave and the Bold. Although few fans expected the director to beBen Affleck, who previously played Batman, rumors have it thatThe Flashhelmer Andy Muschietti is locked in to take charge of the reboot.
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Fans Going Frenzy Over James Gunn’s Alleged Director
Although the concept ofThe Brave and The Boldwas created in 1955, the story is taking its shape in the modern world in the form of a movie. Simply coming up with the title and storyline, the film is yet to start its processing. Previously debunking rumors of castingJensen Acklesas Batman inThe Brave and the Bold, James Gunn stated, “We haven’t cast him yet so we have no clue.” via Twitter.
However, with recent rumors of the moderators finding their director for the Batman reboot, James Gunn is yet to revert on the news. Following the speculations of locking a director for the movie, fans are going frenzy with the hope of catching the movie on the big screen, sooner than ever. Further, netizens are coming up with their expectations of witnessingAndy Muschiettias the man behind the camera.
It’s Andy ain’t it? I trust James Gunn bro is the greatest power in CBM industry rn
— 🦝 🐇 Gregor W 🦦 🦭 🏴🇺🇦 (@ComicAcolyte)August 25, 2025
I think Andy can direct Brave and the Bold. I feel like he proved he can direct a Batman movie through Keatonpic.twitter.com/YOXJIfKg2F
— Anthony🦇⚡️ (@anthony_bats)June 26, 2025
i think its andy.
They have said that he will continue to work there and the brave and the bold is an important project that needs to be done right, they will to for a director that is already established, such as andy
— lucasdpf (@lucasdpf1)June 04, 2025
Andy Muschietti? I hope they announce at comic con
— Fernando de Carvalho (@FernandoOaken)August 01, 2025
i’m hoping it’s muschietti
— allen (@vbananamilk)August 19, 2025
Please be Andy please 🤞🤞
— Austin Ojo Presley (@OjoPresley)June 25, 2025
With Andy Muschietti previously impressing the audience with his film craft, it doesn’t feel outrageous to witness fans actually rooting for him. However, rumors are yet to be confirmed by James Gunn.
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