James Gunn says the DCU’s Batman casting is getting close, and the next Dark Knight should be near David Corenswet’s Superman in age.

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He clarified that the objective is to discover the best fit for the role, not simply a big name.

• He said a past small part would not block someone from being Batman.
• He wants every possible choice to be considered.
• He believes the best actor should lead the role, just as Superman casting usually works.
• He feels Batman has too often gone to stars first, instead of the strongest performer.

Gunn also said age matters for the part. Since Batman and Superman are meant to be peers and close allies, the new cast member will probably be around Corenswet’s age, likely in the low to mid-30s. That range has often suited the character well, aside from older takes such as Ben Affleck’s version.

At this stage, no definitive decision has been made public. Batman remains one of DC’s most important figures, and many actors would welcome the chance to play him. Gunn recently said Batman is one of the three key characters shaping DC’s future. Some hoped Alan Ritchson would get the part, but he has said talks with the studio have focused on a different role, and Peter Safran has said they are looking for the right character for him. Gunn also pointed out that the next Batman could be someone less familiar, much like Corenswet was before landing Superman. If the process begins soon, the answer may come next year.

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