David Corenswet, the actor portraying Superman in the newly launched DC Universe (DCU), recently expressed his strong interest in appearing in an upcoming Batman movie rather than focusing solely on Superman’s own sequels. As the new Superman prepares for appearances in projects like Peacemaker Season 2, Corenswet is eager to expand his involvement within the interconnected DCU by joining the forthcoming Batman film.
David Corenswet’s Desire to Join the DCU Batman Film
Corenswet debuted his role as Clark Kent/Superman in James Gunn‘s DCU reboot earlier this year, establishing himself as a key figure in the new lineup of DC heroes. While the actor is set to continue his Man of Steel portrayal in a Superman sequel and the Peacemaker series, he recently hinted at a stronger interest in branching out to the Batman movie known as The Brave and the Bold.
During a behind-the-scenes featurette from the Superman production, Corenswet was captured enthusiastically rallying the crew before slipping in his hopes aloud. He led a cheer shouting, “1, 2, 3, Batman!” followed by the candid remark,
“I really wanna be in that movie.”
—David Corenswet, Superman actor
Though he did not explicitly name The Brave and the Bold, this is widely understood to be the Batman film currently in development within the DCU, as it is the only announced project involving the Dark Knight in this shared universe.
The Brave and the Bold’s Place in the DC Universe
The new Batman movie, penned by a signed writer and currently awaiting a completed script, will mark a fresh chapter for Batman within the DCU. This film is intended to coexist alongside Matt Reeves’ The Batman, which exists separately in an Elseworlds alternate reality. The Brave and the Bold is expected to focus on an older Bruce Wayne who continues to protect Gotham City, working alongside his son Damian Wayne, who takes on the Robin mantle.
Details regarding a release date for this film remain undisclosed, but the story will center on crime-fighting dynamics in Gotham through the lens of family legacy, a theme that resonates with the DC canon’s emphasis on generational heroism.
Strong Prospects for Corenswet’s Role in the Batman Film
Given David Corenswet’s pivotal role as Superman in laying the foundation of the new DCU, his involvement in The Brave and the Bold seems plausible. As the universe expands and introduces new heroes, the synergy between these characters and Superman’s legacy will be critical. Batman, as one of DC’s most iconic figures alongside Superman, will naturally share narrative space in this evolving universe.
James Gunn has hinted that any Superman sequel likely won’t be a straightforward continuation but may instead explore broader DCU themes. This could include a “World’s Finest” style pairing of Superman and Batman, hinting at a Justice League origin story. Such a direction increases the likelihood that Corenswet’s Superman will appear in the Batman film, either prominently or in a supporting capacity.
Even if an immediate crossover does not occur, the central roles of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman in DC canon suggest their paths will inevitably converge as the DCU develops on screen. This reflects the characters’ importance as the core “pillars” of the franchise, whose interconnected stories will shape future projects.
