- A new rumor about Batman from the DC Universe (DCU) is spreading online
- Several experts claim that an unlikely name has been chosen as the Dark Knight
- Curiously, said actor almost won the race to play Superman
James Gunn and Peter Safran have reportedly found the actor they want to play Batman in the DC Universe (DCU).
According to industry insider John Campea, an unlikely name has been chosen to play the Dark Knight in Gunn and Safran’s comic book franchise.
Campea did not reveal the identity of said actor in the latest edition of his podcast, but he says that two different sources, one of whom is “well positioned” to know these things and neither of whom knows the other, linked the same star to the role.
So who is this mysterious individual? According to other leakers with less reputable backgrounds, including MyTimetoShineHello, it’s Tom Brittney.
Who is Tom Brittney? Has he really been cast as the DCU’s Batman?
English actor best known for playing the lead role in seasons 4 to 8 of the British detective drama. GranchesterBrittney will not be familiar to the vast majority of readers.
However, he is starting to make a name for himself in Hollywood circles. For starters, he was one of three people who made it to the final round of auditions to play Superman in the DCU. The others? David Corenswet, who won the race to play the Man of Steel, and Nicholas Hoult, who ended up being cast as Supes’ archenemy, Lex Luthor.
Among other post-functionsGranchesterBrittney had a small supporting role in the success. netflix movie Back in actionstarring Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. His next appearance on the big screen will be at Lionsgate. Fall 2: Deadlockaka the sequel to the 2022 survivor thriller Fallwhich will be released at the beginning of September. If Brittney hasn’t been officially announced as the DCU’s Caped Crusader by then, expect her to answer many, many, many questions about her potential casting during Fall 2Press tour.
“Great, Tom, but is there any truth to this rumor?” I hear you ask. At the time of publication, Gunn, who is not shy about debunking rumors (or, on the rarest of occasions, confirming a casting rumor) via social media, has not commented on the matter.
It is true that the DCU co-director has his hands full with The man of tomorrowi.e. the sequel to 2025 Superman movie. Unless Gunn raises his head above the parapet to confirm or deny Brittney’s involvement, we may not know until tomorrow (June 30) when new scenes are expected to be filmed. clay facethe next DCU Chapter One movie.
Why Clayface’s New Filming Days Could Confirm Brittney’s Casting as Batman
Well, Clayface production is back in Wirral right now as crews are preparing to film some rough shots for the next DC movie due out in October. Filming will take place at the old Birkenhead Tunnel entrance from June 30 to July 1!!!#Clayface #DC #Movie pic.twitter.com/c0TddF20ELJune 28, 2026
According to X/Twitter use 4thdoctorstan74, clay faceThe production team will return to Merseyside in the UK to film more material for the upcoming body horror film between June 30 and July 1.
Now, 4thdoctorstan74 has stated that said equipment will only film collected shots. They are typically filmed during the post-production process to, among other things, aid the pacing and narrative flow of a film. It’s very likely, then, that the film won’t be doing any major new filming before its release in late October.
That said, I don’t think we can completely rule out the possibility that one of these pickups could involve Brittney. Yeah He has been hired to play Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego. After all, there have been countless rumors that Batman will not appear in clay facewhich seems like a big misstep considering that, you know, the titular villain is just one of the Gotham-based crime fighter’s many enemies. and, with supergirl Currently struggling to make an impact at the box office, it might be best for Messrs. Gunn and Safran to introduce the DCU’s Batman as soon as possible to maintain interest in their budding film franchise.
If, and I honestly can’t stress this enough, Brittney is set to play the legendary hero in this DC comics universe, it would make sense for her Batman to make his debut in clay faceeven if it’s just a cameo, ahead of his standalone DCU movie The brave and the bold. So all eyes are on Gunn’s social media accounts and in the northwest of England to see if Brittney has been cast as the world’s greatest detective.
In the meantime, find out everything we know so far about clay face. Alternatively, find out how to watch the Batman movies in order or see if you agree with our ranking of the best Batman movies.
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