MCU alum and popular Batman fan cast Lee Pace addresses the possibility of playing Batmanin the DCU. With James Gunn's Superman successfully launching the DCU, the franchise is getting ready to welcome its new Wonder Woman and Batman.

Reacher actor Alan Ritchson has been the subject of Batman fan casting as of late, as we wait for the next Batman casting news. And when Gunn was a guest on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, he was naturally asked about his thoughts on the pick for the Caped Crusader. In his words:

Despite a new Batman film with Robert Pattinson slated for 2027, fans cannot seem to shake the dream of Henry Cavill as the said superhero, as for many, he embodies the perfect blend of brooding grit and heroic charm.

The Batman Part II is expected to take another exciting step forward later this year, after Matt Reeves finished his script.

CEO James Gunn comments on the fancasting of Alan Ritchson as Batman and comments on the need for the DCU's Caped Crusader to differ from Matt Reeves' Crime Saga.

James Gunn has shared his reaction to the script for The Batman 2. Matt Reeves’ The Batman movie was released in United States theaters in 2022. Following the release of The Penguin spin-off series, a direct sequel,

James Gunn and Peter Safran’s evolving DC movie universe already has several key characters locked in, including Superman, Supergirl, Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Lobo, just to name a few.

James Gunn’s DCU still hasn’t found its Batman… or has it? From Alan Ritchson to Robert Pattinson, here’s who could play him.

Actor Lee Pace joins our Bingeworthy Podcast to discuss season three of 'Foundation,' Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man,' Batman, and more.