- Primary Subject: The upcoming casting process for the DCU version of Batman
- Key Update: James Gunn confirmed that DC Studios will cast Batman soon, teasing the age range that they are looking for.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: October 30, 2026
- Quick Answer: James Gunn revealed DC Studios will cast the DCU's Batman soon, targeting an actor roughly the same age as David Corenswet's Superman
James Gunn recently shared a major clue about the casting process for the DCU version of Batman, revealing some details about the age requirement.
Fans have been anticipating seeing which actor DC Studios might cast to play the new Caped Crusader in the DCU franchise. Some are wondering whether he will be older, or if he will be in a similar age range as Superman in the current timeline.
Now, we finally have our first major clue about what the DCU Batman will look like.
James Gunn Teases Upcoming Batman DCU Casting
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During a discussion in The Suicide Squad: Is It Canon? The Official Podcast, James Gunn opened up about the casting process for Batman in the DCU franchise.
He shared that DC Studios is set to cast the DCU version of Batman soon, and the type of actor that they are looking for to play the coveted role.
"It won’t be too long before we’re casting Batman. We haven’t cast yet, by the way — all the people thinking he’ll show up in this or that, it’s all bulls***," Gunn said.
"When we do cast the DCU Batman, which isn’t very far away, if I gave somebody a day role in The Suicide Squad that is going to be the best Batman, I’m not going to rule him out from that. I want to get everybody into account.
The director continued, "One of the things that excites me about casting Batman is being able to pick a Batman who’s actually the best actor for that role. Superman’s have always been chosen based on who the best actor for that role is. And for some reason, Batman’s are always chosen as movie stars."
When podcast co-host Steve Agee brought up the age that they are looking for in the role, Gunn revealed that it will be similar to David Corenswet's Superman.
"People are always looking for little hints about the casting of Batman. Roughly, Batman and Superman are around the same age. I don’t think they’re drastically different ages. They’re future best pals, contemporaries," he teased.
While Batman has yet to be introduced in the DCU, the world of Gotham City already made a debut in the newly released Clayface, though it did not provide any hint of the Caped Crusader.
What Is Clayface About?
DC Studios' Clayface will unravel one man’s horrifying descent from rising Hollywood star to revenge-filled monster in a story that explores the loss of one’s identity and humanity, corrosive love, and the dark underbelly of scientific ambition.
The cast includes Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, Eddie Marsan, Nancy Carroll, and Joshua James. James Watkins directed the film, while Mike Flanagan co-wrote the screenplay with Hossein Amini.The film is currently showing in theaters everywhere. James Gunn, Peter Safran, and Matt Reeves serve as producers.Keep it locked on Epicstream, your go-to site for film, TV, and celebrity coverage!