The upcoming Batman movie The Courageous and the Daring, which is able to formally introduce James Gunn and Peter Safran’s canon DCU Bruce Wayne, shall be directed by Andy Muschietti (The Flash, It), in keeping with Selection.
The movie relies on the Grant Morrison comics run, and tells the “story of Damian Wayne, who’s Batman’s precise son that he didn’t know existed for the primary eight to 10 years of his life,” defined Gunn in a earlier assertion. “He was raised as just a little assassin and murderer,” and can grow to be Robin.
“We noticed The Flash; even earlier than taking the reins at DC Studios, and knew we had been within the palms of not solely a visionary director however an enormous DC fan,” Gunn and Safran informed Selection of Muschietti. “It’s a powerful movie – humorous, emotional, thrilling – and Andy’s affinity and fervour for these characters and this world simply resonates by way of each body. So, when it got here time to discover a director for The Courageous and the Daring, there was actually just one alternative. Fortunately, Andy mentioned sure. Barbara signed on to supply with us and we had been on our method. They’re a rare crew, and we couldn’t have higher or extra inspiring companions as we embark on this thrilling new journey within the DCU.”
The movie continues to be in early improvement; whereas Muschietti is firmly in place, a author has nonetheless not been chosen to pen the script.
The Courageous and the Daring is one of many initiatives set in the identical universe, creating a brand new saga (very similar to the MCU ‘Phases’) which is able to start with “Chapter 1,” comprised of 5 movies and 5 HBO Max tv sequence within the theme of “Gods and Monsters.”
The primary movie within the new slate is Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, set to launch in theaters on July 11, 2025.
Muschietti’s sister and artistic companion Barbara Muschietti will produce the venture underneath their Double Dream banner alongside Gunn and Safran.
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