English actor Tom Brittney is rumored to be cast as Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe, according to industry insiders and media reports on June 29, 2026.
The casting speculation intensified after commentator John Campea stated on his show that multiple well-positioned sources pointed to the same unexpected actor for the iconic Dark Knight role.
"I'm not going to say it right now, but I will say this. It's not a name I would have guessed," said Campea.
Campea noted that he sent the name to a Hollywood producer for confirmation because he wants more certainty before officially revealing it.
Following those comments, social media scooper MyTimeToShineHello appeared to confirm the identity of the actor on X. "It's true, it's Tom," they said.
Brittney, a 35-year-old actor known for his role in Grantchester, was previously a finalist for the role of Superman in Gunn's universe before David Corenswet was cast.
Neither James Gunn nor Warner Bros. has officially confirmed any casting decisions regarding Batman.
Potential Behind-the-Scenes Friction
Meanwhile, reports from cosmicbook. news indicate potential friction behind the scenes regarding the integration of Batman into the broader DCU timeline.
"Reeves doesn't want anything to interfere with his Batman and has concerns because Gunn has been all over the place, without a clear plan," said an anonymous insider, according to cosmicbook.
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The report suggests that conflicts stem from Matt Reeves' independent Batman universe, amid upcoming corporate shifts as Paramount prepares to close its acquisition of Warner Bros.
