Every time a new Batman project looms, fans whip out their fantasy casting lists faster than the Bat-Signal lights up Gotham’s sky. However, when it comes to James Gunn’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, the director and DC Studios co-CEO is staying very careful about who’ll wear the cowl across the slate of upcoming DC movies. According to the Slither screenwriter, a “huge star” wants to suit up, but the DC head is somewhat hesitant.
Appearing on The House of R podcast with Mallory Rubin (shared on their YouTube), Gunn addressed the speculation head-on. And, while he admits there’s been interest from at least one A-lister, he’s not so sure that’s the way to go. As he tells it:
