One of the most highly anticipated projects from James Gunn’s DC Universe is the upcoming Batman: The Brave and the Bold. There have been many iterations of the famed Caped Crusader in the past, some of them remarkably good, but this newest version promises to offer something new as well as correct the mistakes of yesterday.
As of the moment, there are scarce details about the plot and the cast of The Brave and the Bold, but this is a great way to open a whole discussion on what Gunn can provide for the franchise.
James Gunn’s DCU Will Bring Back Batman’s Robin
James Gunn’s Batman: The Brave and the Bold is a fresh new take on the character, so fans can assume that Ben Affleck or Robert Pattinson will not join the project. Interestingly, the movie will most likely follow Grant Morrison’s comic book narrative of Batman and Son.
This will center on a much older Bruce Wayne and his kid Damian which also opens the possibility of seeing multiple Robins. With this information, it already fixes one huge mistake from the past franchise. Zack Snyder shockingly confirmed that Dick Grayson is actually the dead Robin in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
This revelation was one of the most talked-about parts of the film as it had the potential to brew many great story arcs between Batman and Robin. Since the character never had its origin tale under the DCEU, it would have been the perfect chance for an introduction. Gunn’s decision to announce Robin’s appearance in the upcoming Batman movie finally redeems the mistake made under Snyder’s legacy.
Most of the films in the past struggled to fit Robin in their narratives, hence opting to omit him from Batman’s story altogether. Joel Schumacher’s version almost had an authentic portrayal, though he carelessly chose an adult actor to play the role, thus making it difficult for fans to view Robin as an adopted son.
Interestingly, Snyder planned to introduce Carrie Kelley as Grayson’s successor. This never went off the ground, but since the late Grayson continued to be a significant part of the story, Snyder’s version of Kelley would most likely become the comic book-accurate version of Robin on the big screen.
What We Know So Far About The Brave and the Bold
James Gunn previously announced that The Brave and the Bold will debut the Bat-Family in the DC Universe and tackle a “strange father and son story.” He also shared that fans will witness a Batman narrative that they have never seen before.
As per Variety, The Flash director Andy Muschietti has been tapped to helm the project. Gunn told the outlet:
“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.”
The Brave and the Bold has no attached writer as of yet, though it is going to be a huge responsibility now that it will feature the first live-action movie appearance of Robin since Chris O’Donnell’s portrayal in 1977.
