Robert Pattinson will NOT be the DCU Batman confirms Brave and Bold director Andy Muschietti.

[@tomdevinney7280]

0:00 intro 3:10 are Steph & Mike avoiding the LA fires? 5:00 Mike got blocked from Twitter 5:56 weekly contest 7:02 Andy Muscietti says Pattinson is NOT the DCU Batman 25:00 Oscar nominations delayed by LA fires 30:15 ROBIN HOOD, PROLON 34:19 Cynthia Erivo wants to play Storm in MCU 42:06 Will Smith makes cryptic Matrix post, reboot with him confirmed not happening 49:47 Skeleton Crew 52:28 T’Challa recasting debunked 1:00:11 viewer questions

[@mistaxD]

Steph and Mike work so well off each other. Taking over effortlessly when the dogs start barking. Really enjoy hearing both takes, keep up the good work crew!

[@SM-pk7pg]

Cynthia O as Storm? Hell no!!!!!!😂

[@NateCage]

Storm gotta be sexy as hell, and at least in my opinion, Cynthia just ain't that. Unless they're going for something different from the comics, which I don't think most people would love.

[@dahhmlife]

'What would you do if you had a billion dollars?" "I'll tell you what I'd do, man. Two Batmans at the same time."

[@EleventhCubFan]

They should just make The Batman a prequel to the DCU. Set it 10 years before Superman.

[@Wolfhunter5607]

ig not a terrible idea even tho we know meta humans have been around for a long time in the dcu

[@IndianaJake]

on the surface I don't mind that but my comicy brain wants a bulkier actor to play the DCU Batman

[@Wolfhunter5607]

@@IndianaJake same bc he’s dealing with a bunch of metahumans and fantastical characters

[@JaggedToys]

I like this idea... just change the actor for a slightly older batman for Brave and the Bold. No one is going to mind the swap.

[@NateCage]

I'm with you there. It's also not like the first Iron Man started off as some crazy multiversal, magical, intergalactic film. Yet his character worked seamlessly with the likes of Thor, The Guardians, Dr Strange, and so many others.... Not saying that's the route they will or should take, but I do think some people are too severely against it before it even happens.

[@eastbluedrew1664]

Brave and the bold is about to be worlds finest

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

Can you even picture Battinson in this Superman universe? It's a terrible idea. Bring in Batman living in a more fantastical Gotham, not an overly grounded one

[@cw1345]

Yeah it wouldn’t make any sense

[@Kyle_Leinen]

I can't picture Battinson rolling into Metropolis in his muscle car and attempting to take on a kaiju.

[@domoreresearch]

@@Kyle_Leinenit would look so laughably out of place 💀

[@reapersoul8506]

I don’t even think Pattinson wants to do such a big commitment. Dude loves his freedom with his indie roles

[@schizzo8959]

Yes I can picture it, just like in the comics.

[@BoctorPink]

In regards to Batman I think its absolutely fine to have 2 different cinematic Batman's at the same time. Matt Reeves' Batmanverse can remain the grounded darker take on the character whilst the DCU Batman can be the Fantastical take on the character. DC Studios just need to work out the scheduling & release strategy for these films. Making sure they aren't released to close to each other & making it abundantly clear in all the marketing for both films with universe they take place in. Simply adding labels "Matt Reeves' Batmanverse" (for The Batman 2) "James Gunn's DC Universe" (for The Brave & The Bold) on all promotional material can make it clear for general audiences. As for DCU Batman casting, a fan favourite as of late is actor Brandon Sklenar ( of "Yellowstone" spin off "1923" fame). Recently he reacted positively to a Instagram post that was shared with him that was an edit of him as DCU Batman standing next to David Corenswet's Superman. He would honestly be fantastic I think. Great live stream as always.

[@sharmarvgeorge]

Jodie Turner Smith as Storm!

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Great choice. Although, with the recent casting of Sadie Sink i’m wondering if Feige is looking to select actors of a similar age to Sink.

[@sharmarvgeorge]

​@SoulStylistJukeBox , you think they'll all be the same age? I hope they mix it up. Young inexperienced X Men with Experienced X Men.

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

@@sharmarvgeorgeYes, I hope they’re NOT ALL in their early 20s. I want a mixed age cast.

[@peteparker22]

Depends on what age they are going for. She would be great but she's a little older

[@Aishakenya824]

That’s my pick as well, she’s perfect!

[@edatthemovies]

I did not like Acolyte, Obi Wan or Boba Fett, but can confirm Skeleton Crew is a lot of fun. Bit cheesy at times but given the subject matter it doesnt really bother me. The droid in it is hilarious and the pirate theme/setting is really fun. Nothing special but a good time.

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

“Mike, you’re talking to a Force Ghost over there - what do you think?”

[@EleventhCubFan]

Glad Steph and Mike are safe!

[@Spideymrw]

Cynthia could pull off storm. She loss weight and slimmed down for the wicked character. She was badass as Harriet Tubman

[@IndianaJake]

too short

[@EleventhCubFan]

They block people like Mike on twitter, but not some of the worst people alive. Sounds about right. Keep fighting the good fight Mike!

[@OldMisterChris]

"I could care less, but that would require effort." Shortened to "I could care less..."

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

I’d like to think they would’ve planned out whether or not a new Batman would be needed a lil time ago lol I’d prefer 2. Reeves Batman is cool and should be its own thing

[@Dwilson78781]

Mike we love that dogg🤣🤣

[@nwatt23]

Move the reeves-verse to HBO high quality mini series or shows. Let the DCU Batman be in the theaters. That’s what I think will eventually happen.

[@IndianaJake]

That's what i've been saying

[@godfr012]

Kristian is so right. They should be trying to get out the DCU Batman before Batman 2 really. At least appearances. I think Gunn knows this. Since the Reeves verse is already a thing, it's the perfect opportunity to create else world stories outside the DCU into a thing. That creates so many opportunities and so much additional revenue that is hard to do within a single story that's kind of in one universe. It would be genius. If they had to create the Reeves universe after the DCU was established, that would be hard. This is a gift...I hope they push it out by 2026.

[@eugenejohnson1627]

How are they going to incorporate Batman in the DCU? Reeves's The Batman was year 2 Batman. Year 3 Batman adopts Dick Grayson age 12. Gunn's Batman supposedly is a lived in everyone knows Batman. Just have 2 Batmans.

[@godfr012]

CReel this theory sounds great, but i think it would only help Gunn to be able to have outside stories and then the DCU. The fact that Reeves verse is fully established after Penguin is a gift to them. Then they can go and do anything with the DCU. Also be able to tell stories, maybe better stories outside the greater storyline... That don't touch the DCU. Either way works actually, but there was a batfleck appearance in Flash after Pattinson had his movie. It's not that confusing. Again I'm just saying if they were to try to establish a second Batman after one is introduced in the DCU. That would be more difficult. The fact that this is already going so strong. It's a gift that they should take and establish outside stories.

[@Kyle_Leinen]

I was looking forward to getting a fantastical Batman in the DCU but bringing Reeves' Batman to the DCU will not allow that. I think we have explored real-world Batman enough. Reeves' Batman would be out-of-place, underwhelming and underdeveloped in the DCU.

[@WaterSpoutTV]

I think that depending on the timing of all the movies, it could work out alright for both sides. Batman doesn’t have to focus on either fantastical villains or grounded villains. There has always been a balance and they can make it work within the movies as well IMO. They could finish the trilogy as it’s own grounded thing before a potential post credit scene teasing a more unnatural villain. I feel like that would also help explain the need for a Bat-Family. All this paired with maybe some hinting throughout the next 2 films of the trilogy of the more fantastical stuff and a time jump could make movies like the brave and the bold work. It also doesn’t remove the option for the more grounded situations regarding Batman. The films don’t all need to follow the same tone as each other.

[@WaterSpoutTV]

Also wanted to add, I think the elseworlds idea could be used for much cooler and more creative ideas. Especially with Batman in mind.

[@chrisjherman]

I don't want Andy Muschietti anywhere near Batman after The Flash. The movie was terrible.

[@IndianaJake]

Flash is great

[@chrisjherman]

@@IndianaJake Say that to the CGI babies

[@IndianaJake]

@@chrisjherman so some shotty cgi makes a whole movie terrible? weird..

[@nickvaughn8533]

That is the most telling thing about this whole Pattinson situation because Gunn has a track record of shooting down bs without any hesitation. The fact that he hasn’t firmly stated one way or another about this Batman thing tells me that discussions are actively ongoing

[@Kyle_Leinen]

Seems like everything related to Batman is on hold until after Superman comes out.

[@famousthaneus9810]

Reeves literally said they were happening (the discussions), or at they very least that they’d been had, but his face when he said it seemed more of the “I wish they weren’t happening” variety

[@Wolfhunter5607]

Gunn has made it clear multiple times Reeves is doing his own thing. maybe they started again recently but go watch his interview with Josh horowitz, he seemed to hate that question bc he knew this would happen

[@nysimcharles33]

Gunn has actively shot down battinson to the DCU several times 😂😂😂

[@Wolfhunter5607]

@@nysimcharles33 i don’t blame them for not knowing bc Gunn is over on threads but it seems most people want him saying it every month

[@nysimcharles33]

I don’t think Andy directing this movie, Gunn never confirmed it like everything else. They probably waiting for a script and another director to say they’re moving on from Andy for creative differences

[@mladenkulic446]

At this point I'm just waiting for proof whether or not Pattison will be in the main DCU. I'm really enjoying Skeleton Crew and can't wait for the finale.

[@eastbluedrew1664]

I don’t know why but I feel like it could work

[@josephgrigsby]

Season 4 of love death + robots probably in the works but Secret Level just came out which Blur Studio was involved in the making of that series. 1:26:58

[@OldMisterChris]

I called Heath Ledger are the Joker the first time I saw 10 Things I Hate About You in like 99/00. He flashes the Joker smile at Joey Donner when talking about upping his price. I shoulda gotten a cookie.

[@edboymovies]

As far as casting in the MCU, I can only think of one person who people generally disliked. Have there been any parts where people thought an actor was miscast? 1:17:25 Dewanda was a good suggestion, she was in this pool man Chis Pine movie as like a kinda femme fatale.

[@DannyOMallley]

I got banned on X for 12 hours because I put up a video of kermit the frog jumping off a building. Yes a puppet.

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

I’m GREEDY so I’d love two different Batman movies. Although I don’t think Reeves should get a third Batman film because he’s too slow. I don’t buy Jeff Sneider’s narrative about “audiences will be confused by two different Batmans”

[@Wolfhunter5607]

i honestly have no idea if audiences are too stupid to tell one batman from the other especially if they make them look different. like dcu batman has blue and grey maybe

[@Kyle_Leinen]

Agreed. General audiences wouldn't be confused. All general audiences want is a good movie with a good story.

[@IndianaJake]

I think general audiences would be confused but they also wouldn't care necessarily as long as the movies were good. When Rogue One was coming out, I still remember my aunt seeing the trailer and asking me if Jyn was Rey. A lot of audiences aren't that dialed in like we are

[@ATHMedia1]

The Muschietti’s have an office on the WB lot right next to Safran and Reeves doesn’t so I could see them being more involved than Reeves but it’s all about money so nothing is set in stone either way.

[@mresaine7402]

skeleton crew is next to andor for me , both different but both good star wars

[@Whoo_Boy]

Robert is too young to be the father of Damian who has also had Dick Grayson, Jason Todd and Tim Drake as robin. Speculation exists that Josh Brolin is either Darkseid or Batman. Josh is old enough to play the Batman of The Brave and the Bold storyline. I also think that Robert is too thin to play The Batman of Earth Prime. My thinking is also that Gunn wants an older Batman so that it might not be too long before we get to Batman Beyond.

[@LaytonEversaul]

Would you consider turning any new movies you miss (like Den of Thieves 2) into a reaction video for yourself and a guest?

[@Jcool0]

Matt Reeves with direct The Batman II. Then his universe will be over, and they will start fresh on The Brave and The Bold. They cant wait till 2031 to start the DCU batman.

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Whenever The Flash comes up I always feel compelled to type the following: I really enjoyed The Flash and completely understand the look that Andy was going for with the distorted images (the babies for example) during the Speed Force scenes. That said, I would have probably advised Andy against it because most audiences would most likely misinterpret it as “bad CGI” - which is exactly what ended up happening.

[@Kyle_Leinen]

I think Andy tried to put a positive spin on why the cgi was bad but it didn't fly. Too bad the cgi wasn't great because it was the only hindrance to the film.

[@R17759]

PS2 cutscene aesthetic was a bad choice

[@IndianaJake]

So do I. Just rewatched Flash the other night and I still love that movie

[@Wolfhunter5607]

yea i get Gunn has been filming all year for Superman starting in february then peacemaker right after. on top of looking at scripts and getting them ready to shoot like Supergirl, lanterns and clayface but i think once they have a script for BATB then there will be a new director maybe

[@TheBalladOfGreenT]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Gunn directs it

[@Wolfhunter5607]

@ i hope he doesn’t but if Superman is good, i’d rather have him write and direct over Andy

[@xFearcampaignx]

Isn't the Flash cinematographer doing Superman 😩

[@ConcernedCitizen1-k6d]

Kristian please watch Skeleton Crew with your daughter. She would love it.

[@paulitik7]

I just still don’t understand why people think it doesn’t fit for Patterson to be the DCU Batman. The definitive origins of Batman and Superman after crisis on infinite earth were Frank Miller’s Batman year one and John Burns Man of steel somehow everyone was able to buy them living in the same universe. Universes are huge with a lot of different tones good writing can make anything work. Trying to manage two separate Batman film franchises at the same time only causes more complications and delays for both. If the Batman part two bombs, it’s going to affect the brave and the bold. The smartest play is to merge Pattinson in the DCU just because the Batman doesn’t mention Superman or meta humans doesn’t mean they don’t exist or not possible. The Penguin went a whole season with two tiny references to Batman that could’ve been easily missed.

[@Wolfhunter5607]

it sucks bc there’s a titans script and Gunn seems to have a clear vision of older batman with damian as robin and a bat family. guessing The Batman would be a prequel??

[@Kyle_Leinen]

I just can't see Reeves' Batman rolling into Metropolis in his muscle car and taking on a kaiju.

[@Wolfhunter5607]

@@Kyle_Leinen listening to nirvana getting ready to fight some aliens and kaiju’s😂

[@SM-pk7pg]

Man they spent some money on that Skeleton Crew..... unfortunately it's been spent on a show that's all style over substance, has about as much edge as a round rubber ball. Definitely one for the kids, but are kids even watching Star Wars anymore?

[@alexbrunner1900]

Skeleton Crew sucks. They should’ve recast T’Challa in the last movie.

[@mladenkulic446]

The first 3 seasons of The Flash were great. The decline in quality starts with Season 4 and ends with Season 9. I stoped watching The Flash after Season 7, and didn't bother to watch last 2 seasons.

[@peteparker22]

Lol cant believe Mike really got blocked from Twitter. That killed me

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

My perfect Batman would be Jon Hamm (from Mad Men and Top Gun 2).

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

I thought I was the only one to say that 😆 Tall and bulky, square jaw, slick hair, has a darkness to him but can play the eccentric billionaire playboy like in Mad Men. To me it's an obvious choice, only issue being he's 53 and counting

[@adeolaatitebi4575]

Andy Muschietti has a lot of strengths as a director. But this is the DCU Batman. Give him the Booster Gold series. His sensibilities as a director fits that project much better. But please, Gunn needs to let him down gently, and find a better director. This is the DCU Batman for Christ sake.

[@king_julian327]

That's a great shout. If Flanagan isn't going to direct the Clayface script that he wrote, I'd trust Andy.

[@michaelschaub4267]

Kristian, I’m gonna miss the show but I have to unsubscribe. The wildly differing volume levels for you and your hosts every day is too much to deal with. I usually listen in the car or at work and it’s a hell of an adventure trying to constantly lower and raise the volume. Genuinely not trying to be a jerk, just thought there might be others having the same issue and it could seen as an opportunity for improvement. It’s a pretty important thing for my listening habits personally to have at least some kind of volume consistency from moment to moment. Best of luck, love the show, truly. I’m an OG from the Schmoes days, Collider, etc. I hope this comes across as me pointing out an opportunity to fix something, as opposed to being a ballbag. I get that it’s tough running a show solo, it must be an absolute headache.

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Best satirical post of the week. Bravo.

[@JoAdro-b8z]

Perhaps you can get a real friend and stop simping for a KZbinr​@@SoulStylistJukeBox

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Did anyone watch the season finale of Creature Commandoes? Nina’s backstory broke my heart. A great series that this channel rarely mentioned. I usually don’t care about animation but I loved this.

[@EleventhCubFan]

The Oscar nominations have been delayed, but I bet they’ll still be announced at the crack of dawn! That’s something that should be announced in prime time!

[@mresaine7402]

dune is boring ... the movie look great

[@apostolis209]

Why does her voice has to be so damn loud? She doesn’t even say anything interesting.

[@ConcernedCitizen1-k6d]

Why would you want to place Pattison’s Batman. It doesn’t make sense! Why are we wasting time with this rumor mill. Gunn loves the attention right now.

[@Wolfhunter5607]

what did Gunn do?

[@domdecoco7879]

Awesome show! Also think that Battinson is a big mistake…but they are really are victims of their own success with Penguin. Kristian: is AG1 still a sponsor? And if so, is your code US only? Thanks!

[@TheKristianHarloff]

Still a sponsor yes! I think it is outside US but take a look!