Andy Muschietti, whose new movie The Flash has simply opened in theaters, has been lined as much as direct Batman: The Courageous and the Daring, which would 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 underneath the non-canonical DC Elseworlds label).
The Flash options at the least two Batmans (Ben Affleck and Michael Keaton), so Muschietti has had some apply with the character, if nothing else.
The Courageous and the Daring was introduced by Gunn and Safran when the contemporary DC Studios chiefs unveiled their first slate of tasks early this 12 months. It’s based mostly on a Grant Morrison comedian collection through which Bruce Wayne’s Batman is joined by his organic son Damian — a skilled murderer, as a result of causes — as Robin. Gunn stated it will be “the start of kind of the Bat Household within the [DC Universe].” There’s no screenwriter connected to the film but.
“We noticed The Flash, even earlier than taking the reins at DC Studios, and knew we had been within the fingers of not solely a visionary director however a large DC fan,” Gunn and Safran advised Selection in an announcement about their new rent. “It’s an impressive 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 stated sure.”
Whereas not everybody would possibly agree on The Flash’s high quality, there’s a case to be made for Muschietti being a superb match for The Courageous and the Daring. 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 one in every of The Flash’s most profitable components, and appears properly matched to the return of Batman and Robin to cinema screens for the primary time since Joel Schumacher’s ill-fated 1997 film.
Previous to The Flash, Muschietti made Warner Bros.’ massively profitable two-part adaptation of Stephen King’s It, and horror breakout Mama.
The opposite tasks 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 Factor, and TV exhibits Creature Commandos, Waller, Booster Gold, Lanterns, and Surprise Lady prequel Paradise Misplaced. With plans for lynchpin heroes Superman and Batman firming up already, it appears Gunn and Safran have their priorities straight.