James Gunn Confirms Changes to DCU Batman Project Amid Casting Rumors DCU head James Gunn reveals that plans for the upcoming 'The Brave and the Bold' Batman movie have changed since its initial 2023 announcement. Fans are discussing the implications of these changes, with many hoping for a Batman actor of similar age to the new Superman, David Corenswet, to ensure consistent character development over future films. Batman is among the most iconic DC figures, so it makes sense that, although there are multiple Batman projects currently in the works, fans of the franchise are eager to find out what James Gunn's take on the character is going to be-and now, we have at least one small update. Currently, the non-DCU movieVideos by ComicBook.com, Gunn did give an interesting response. Specifically, someone asked, "James, have the plans for DCU Batman changed creatively in some way since the 2023 announcement of?James Gunn Confirms Batman Plans Changed" Gunn replied with a brief, "Yep. " Although that's obviously not much to go on, it does mean, at the very least, that work on the movie is continuing to happen behind the scenes. Fans have also taken this bit of news to discuss what they hope these changes entail, including one very specific request for Gunn's choice of Batman-a role that, notably, still has not been announced.Although there has been little more than chatter and speculation when it comes to who Gunn will cast as the DCU's Batman, responses to Gunn's "Yep" have revealed that some fans have one specific wish for this Batman casting, and that's for the actor to be around the same age as the DCU's Superman, David Corenswet. Currently, Corenswet is 33 years old, and, as oneput it, they are "hoping they go with a Batman that is a contemporary of Corenswet's Superman rather someone who is older." This request makes sense, especially because it will still be several years beforehappens, and even after that, there will undoubtedly be more projects involving the DCU's Batman. That was, in part, the concern with theAt this point, though, it doesn't seem like we will be getting an answer any time soon about who this major role will be going to.Fans Desire Batman Same Age As SupermanIn fact, the delays with, perhaps pushing that timeline back even further, but even that is largely unknown for now. Even so, fans have good reason to hope for a Batman who would be closer in age to Superman, not only because of the longevity of the character but also narratively.James Gunn Reveals a Future Batman Movie That He Thinks Could Be "Great" (& It's Not the One You Think) New The Mummy 4 Set Photos Reveal the Reunion Fans Waited 25 Years to See, "They're Both Looking Great" DCU Head Gives Exciting Update on One of The Studio's Most-Anticipated Movies (But It's Bad News for Star Wars) You Can Buy an Actual Boba Fett Star Wars Movie Prop for a Fraction of the Price of His Rarest Action Figure