The Flashdirector Andy Muschietti was rumored to be a potential director for the DCU’sBatmanmovie,The Brave and the Bold. When recently asked about his thoughts on James Gunn’s Batman movie, Muschietti had a surprisingly coy response.

When Gunn announced his initial slate for the DC Universe, aBatmanfilm titledThe Brave and Boldwas included in the line-up. The project will center on Bruce Wayne and his son, Damian Wayne, the fifth Robin in the comics and the child Batman never knew he had with Talia al Ghul.The Brave and the Boldwill introduce the DCU’s Batman,separate from Matt Reeves’The Batmantrilogy.

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Muschietti has beenrumored to direct the DCU’sBatmanmoviesince at least April 2022, but there has been no official word on who will helmThe Brave and the Bold. During an interview with Narcity Canada’sJosh K. ElliottatThe Flash’s Canadian premiere, Muschietti was asked what direction he would take his version of Batman forThe Brave and the Boldafter working with Ben Affleck and Micheal Keaton’s Caped Crusader. Muschietti’s eyes visibly widened after being asked the question, to which he replied, “Oh, that’s, uh… I don’t think I can talk to that, yet.”

While Muschietti’s response is hardly confirmation that he is directingThe Brave and the Bold, the fact that he said he couldn’t talk about the DCU’s Batman movie “yet” might suggest he will be able to later. Regardless of the intention behind Muschietti’s response, most people would argue he is the perfect choice for the project.The Flashfeatures Affleck’s Batmanand Keaton’s Caped Crusader, meaning Muschietti already has experience with the character. However, working with two past versions of Batman arguably gives Muschietti unique insight into how to approach the character differently.

Of course, Muschietti’s involvement with Gunn’s DC universe might depend on howThe Flashperforms. Early tracking suggestsThe Flashis heading for a weak box office debut, but if the early reviews for the film are accurate, positive word of mouth could benefit the Scarlet Speedster’s first live-action solo feature.

On the other hand, Muschietti already proved himself to Warner Bros. with hisremakes of Stephen King’sIT. So, perhaps Gunn and Warner Bros. have confidence in Muschietti regardless ofThe Flash’s financial prospects. Fans must wait to see who will directThe Brave and the Bold, but Muschietti is undoubtedly a good choice.

Batman: The Brave and the Boldis in development at DC Studios.

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