George ClooneyThe return to the big screen in ‘The Flash’ has fueled rumors that the actor, who donned the cape in the 1997 film ‘Batman & Robin’, will return as the character in the upcoming film. before releaseezra miller starrer, it was rumored that DC would use the film to introduce a ‘familiar face’ as Batman, who would later get a bigger role. George’s appearance in a cameo on the big screen led fans to believe that the actor was the new Batman.
However, in a conversation with the director on Threads, fans got the confirmation they were waiting for. The director was asked, “James, can you confirm whether or not George Clooney is the DCU Batman? Loved the cameo in The Flash, but some people are confused about who your DCU Batman will be?”
“He isn’t,” replied Gunn.
The response confirmed that the director is on the lookout for a new actor for the role. While Superman actor David Korenswet is 30 years old, it is rumored that the actor playing Superman will be a bit older.
Currently, DC Studios is working on finalizing the cast of Superman: Legacy. With the writers and actors’ strike ongoing in Hollywood, it’s likely that fans will have to wait a while before hearing any new updates on the Batman movie.