The search for the DCU’s Caped Crusader may have shifted into high gear. While Hollywood has been heavily focused on the repercussions of the performance of Supergirl, a new wave of whispers has begun to leak regarding Andy Muschietti’s upcoming ensemble feature, The Brave and the Bold.
According to a smorgasbord of rumors from multiple industry insiders, beginning with John Campea, Grantchester and Greyhound star Tom Brittney has reportedly emerged as a major frontrunner to inherit the iconic cowl.
If Brittney‘s name sounds incredibly familiar to the DC Studios faithful, it’s for an excellent reason. The 35-year-old British actor famously made it to the absolute final round of screen tests for James Gunn’s Superman back in 2023, narrowly losing out on the role of Clark Kent to David Corenswet. Now, he may be joining Coresnwet as one of DC’s Trinity.
History has a tendency to repeat itself in major superhero casting loops. Much like how Nicholas Hoult tested for Superman only to later be cast as Lex Luthor, Gunn has an established track record of keeping talent on his immediate radar.
Because The Brave and the Bold is pacing its development timeline safely behind the live-action rollout of Man of Tomorrow, DC Studios has zero intention of rushing an official casting press release. As with any premium superhero casting cycle, a “frontrunner” status does not equal a finalized contract. Shortlists are highly fluid, and names will continue to drift through the trades as things progress behind the scenes.
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