Andy Muschietti, whose new movie The Flash has simply opened in theaters, has been lined as much as direct Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which will be the first Batman movie in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new, official DC Studios continuity (versus the sequel to Robert Pattinson’s The Batman, which now exists beneath the non-canonical DC Elseworlds label).
The Flash options no less than two Batmans (Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton), so Muschietti has had some follow with the character, if nothing else.
The Brave and the Bold was introduced by Gunn and Safran when the recent DC Studios chiefs unveiled their first slate of initiatives early this yr. It’s based mostly on a Grant Morrison comedian sequence through which Bruce Wayne’s Batman is joined by his organic son Damian — a educated murderer, as a result of causes — as Robin. Gunn stated it might be “the beginning of sort of the Bat Family in the [DC Universe].” There’s no screenwriter hooked up to the film but.
“We saw The Flash, even before taking the reins at DC Studios, and knew we were in the hands of not only a visionary director but a massive DC fan,” Gunn and Safran instructed Variety in an announcement about their new rent. “It’s a magnificent film — funny, emotional, thrilling — and Andy’s affinity and passion for these characters and this world just resonates through every frame. So, when it came time to find a director for The Brave and the Bold, there was really only one choice. Luckily, Andy said yes.”
While not everybody would possibly agree on The Flash’s high quality, there’s a case to be made for Muschietti being a great match for The Brave and the Bold. His dealing with of Michael Keaton’s Batman as much less of a tormented loner and extra of a paternal foil for unruly youthful heroes is considered one of The Flash’s most profitable components, and appears properly matched to the return of Batman and Robin to cinema screens for the first time since Joel Schumacher’s ill-fated 1997 film.
Prior to The Flash, Muschietti made Warner Bros.’ massively profitable two-part adaptation of Stephen King’s It, and horror breakout Mama.
The different initiatives in DC Studios’ reboot, titled “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters,” are Superman Legacy (to be written and directed by Gunn himself), The Authority, a Supergirl movie, Swamp Thing, and TV reveals Creature Commandos, Waller, Booster Gold, Lanterns, and Wonder Woman prequel Paradise Lost. With plans for lynchpin heroes Superman and Batman firming up already, it appears Gunn and Safran have their priorities straight.
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