Andy Muschietti to helm The Brave and the Bold

We know that a month ago, filmmaker James Gunn, who was recently designated as the co-chairmen and co-CEO of DC Studios along with Peter Safran, unveiled plans for the new DC universe. One project in the newly announced slate is a new live-action Batman film titled The Brave and the Bold. The latest update is that Flash helmer Andy Muschietti is tapped to direct the film. 

The Brave and the Bold is based on Grant Morrison’s comic book series of the same name. The film will focus on the relationship between Bruce Wayne and his son Damian Wayne. Damian is a child assassin, and he later becomes Robin, who Batman struggles to keep in line. The film will go on to build the Bat family.

Andy Muschietti is best known for helming the 2017 horror film It and the 2019 sequel It Chapter Two. The filmmaker is gearing up for the release of the upcoming film The Flash, starring Ezra Miller in the titular role, which will reset the current DC storyline and usher in a new universe. 

Meanwhile, James Gunn was earlier confirmed to be directing a Superman film titled Superman: Legacy, which includes in the newly announced DCU slate.