Welcome to DC on SCREEN #781!
David C. Roberson and Jason Goss break down the latest DCU news, casting updates, rumors, and clarifications from DC Studios.
Bud Cort Dies at 77
We begin by remembering Bud Cort, who voiced:
Toyman on Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, and Static Shock
Josiah Wormwood on Batman: The Animated Series
He was 77.
Supergirl Updates
Supergirl Meets Lobo TV Spot
A new TV spot for Supergirl featuring Lobo has surfaced.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TuUiYuaWCU
Baby Krypto Revealed
New footage featuring Baby Krypto debuted during the Puppy Bowl and was later shared by James Gunn.
“We’re Not Telling Woman of Tomorrow”
Gunn clarified that the film is not a direct adaptation of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, but rather inspired by its tone and structure.
Supergirl Test Screenings
Reports suggest:
A darker tone than Superman
A human trafficking storyline
More intense violence
Strong cinematography
A major role for Jason Momoa’s Lobo
A redesigned, more menacing Krem of the Yellow Hills
Sources describe the film as balancing humor, darkness, and lightness.
Lanterns
New Lanterns Logo Revealed
The first official logo for Lanterns has been unveiled.
Clayface
Production Update
Gunn confirms that director James Watkins is still working on the first cut of Clayface.
The film remains on track for its 2026 release, though Warner Bros. has shifted the release date to October.
Man of Tomorrow
Brainiac Casting Confirmed
Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac.
Gunn shared that the character draws inspiration from multiple comic eras, including classic Otto Binder stories and more modern, darker interpretations.
Casting Updates
Gunn confirmed:
Smaller roles are currently being cast
The rumored female role is NOT Wonder Woman
Maxima Rumor
Reports suggest Maxima may appear as a secondary antagonist before potentially shifting allegiances.
Cinematographer Confirmed
Sam McCurdy (Game of Thrones, Shōgun) joins as cinematographer.
The Batman Part II
Casting Rumors
Scarlett Johansson rumored as Gilda Dent
Sebastian Stan rumored for Harvey Dent
Reports suggest an older role may be Harvey Dent’s father
We also discuss comic lore surrounding Harvey’s abusive father and its potential influence.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Christina Hodson Writing
THR reports Christina Hodson is attached as screenwriter.
Gunn defended her writing publicly, noting that screenplays often differ significantly from final films.
No Actionable Script Ready
Gunn says there is no “actionable script” yet and that DC is taking a measured development approach.
Mister Miracle
Tom King confirms Mister Miracle is a DCU project with major implications and confirms Darkseid has been cast.
DC Tea – Rumor Cleanup
Batman & Wonder Woman Auditions Are False
Gunn states that rumors of Batman and Wonder Woman auditions are not true.
He reaffirmed both characters’ importance to the DCU.
Wonder Woman Casting Rumor
Deuxmoi claims Adria Arjona is Gunn’s top choice, though this remains unconfirmed.
Dynamic Duo Not DCU
The animated Dynamic Duo project is not part of DCU canon.
Grant Gustin Is Not the DCU Flash
After hair-dye speculation online, Gunn shut down rumors that Gustin is the new Barry Allen.
Blue Beetle 2?
Director Angel Manuel Soto says he hopes to continue the story and would love to introduce Booster Gold, possibly even through animation.
Creature Commandos
Season 2 Animating
Gunn confirmed that Creature Commandos Season 2 is animating, with more projects in development.
Captain Atom Rumor
Reports suggest Nathaniel Adam (Captain Atom) may appear in Season 2.
“A Lot Close to Greenlight”
When asked about upcoming DCU projects, Gunn stated that several are close to greenlight — and at least one already is.
Zatanna & Lobo What-Could-Have-Beens
Emerald Fennell revealed her darker, more psychological Zatanna script was likely “too far away from the genre” for DC Studios.
Jason Fuchs reveals his Lobo plans
Superman Blu-ray Sales
Superman was the second top-selling Blu-ray of 2025, behind Wicked.
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