The Batman director Matt Reeves has seemingly confirmed that director of photography Greig Fraser will be back for The Batman Part II. Fresh off his Academy Award win for the first Dune movie, Reeves appeared to reveal that his collaborator will be back for the sequel in a new interview. Reeves and Fraser previously collaborated on Let Me In prior to The Batman, with the upcoming The Batman Part II marking their third movie together. Speaking on the Team Deakins podcast with another Academy Award-winning cinematographer, Roger Deakins, Reeves spoke openly about his working relationship with Fraser and appeared to indicate that his collaborator will return for The Batman Part II.

"I have had so many wonderful collaborators to work with and when you find someone who you love working with you just want to say like 'Come on, please let's let's just keep working together because this is such a... How would you how much farther can we push it?'" Reeves said. "I've been talking to Greg about (it), I'm trying to write the next movie now with my partner, we're doing this thing and he's like going, let's just push it farther." It's not entirely clear if Fraser is signed on for the sequel or if he and Reeves have simply had preliminary talks.

One person that is excited for Fraser's likely return, in addition to everyone else, is Roger Deakins himself. Earlier this year the two-time Oscar winner lamented that Fraser's work on The Batman wasn't nominated for Best Cinematoography at The Academy Awards, calling it the "best work" of the year. Deakins reiterated his love for The Batman on his podcast episode with Reeves, adding:

"I'm really glad you did Batman, because I've never been a fan of Batman, sorry, until your film. I've seen it probably three or four times. And I think it's it's very moving. I mean, I love it. I connect with the characters. I connect with what you're saying with it, which is what I want from a movie. It's great."

It was previously reported that The Batman Part II would begin filming before the end of 2023, aiming for a Fall start. As of this writing the sequel is is scheduled to open in theaters on October 3rd, 2025, but no official casting or details about the film have been revealed just yet.

The Flash's Ezra Miller is officially breaking their silence on a harassment order they received after it officially expired in the state of Massachusetts. The harassment order came after Shannon Guin alleged they behaved inappropriately with their non-binary child and harassed her family in a story from The Daily Beast last summer. No criminal charges were ever filed against Miller, and the actor's attorney, Marrissa Elkins, says that all interactions with the child were initiated by the mother. The reports also claimed that The Flash star was wielding a weapon, specifically a firearm, around the child, which was also denied by them and their attorney (via Deadline).

"The original order, pursued by Shannon Guin, on behalf of her minor child, was based on untrue allegations," Elkins revealed in a statement. "Frustratingly for Ezra, Guin lodged her false allegations at a time when Ezra was struggling with significant mental health issues, and was unable to come to court to defend themself against the spurious claims made by this individual. Had Ezra been able to appear in court last year and share the truth about their very limited interactions with Ms. Guin, I am confident the original order would have never been issued."

Miller also released a statement on the situation which you can read below:

I'm encouraged by today's outcome and very grateful at this moment to everyone who has stood beside me and sought to ensure that this egregious misuse of the protective order system was halted. Protective orders are meant to provide safety for individuals, families, and children who are in danger. They are not meant to be used as weapons by those seeking attention or fleeting tabloid fame or some sort of personal
vengeance when there are people in true and dire need of these services. I have been unjustly and directly targeted by an individual who the facts have shown has a history of such manipulative and destructive actions. I implore those members of the media who have recklessly spread false claims and failed to accurately report the truth and context of this story, to hold themselves to a higher standard and take the time to find the facts, rather than chasing the clicks. On a personal note, I want everyone to know that I am continuing to do my best to preserve my own wellness and what I can to reverse the collateral damage this ordeal has brought upon me and those close to me. Finally, to all you many beings in this world who have had the enormous courage to see me through it all and make it here with me - I will spend a long time trying to explain to you what it has meant to have your support. You have my undying gratitude, admiration, and love."

Due to all of their allegations, Miller's future has long been in doubt with no one at the studio giving a solid answer on whether or not the actor will continue on as The Flash. Newly appointed DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran stood behind the actor ahead of the release of The Flash but still couldn't give a solid answer on if they would return or not, leaving everything up in the air. Although, The Flash director Andy Muschietti did confirm that if he returned to helm a sequel, Miller would continue on as the Fastest Man Alive.

The Flash is in theaters now!

Justice League Dark is coming to Cryptozoic Entertainment's DC Deck-Building Game, and the big Kickstarter campaign is now live. Cryptozoic didn't just bring Justice League Dark to the party though, as fans can also get a new Shazam! Vs Black Adam Rivals set, two Rebirth One-Shot Packs, a Legion of Doom Expansion Pack, and a JSA Crossover Crisis Pack as part of the campaign. The Justice League Dark box will bring 8 playable characters, a new seal cards mechanic, and a new transform keyword, which will also cards to transform into other cards. You can find all of the details on the campaign right here.

In the Justice League Dark set you'll be attempting to seal the threats of magical Super-Villains and transform your cards into more powerful forms, and you'll do this through Sealing cards and Transforming. Sealing cards will add to your score at the end of the game, and some cards have special Seal bonuses. Meanwhile, some cards will have Transform requirements, which will net you other cards and bonuses once unlocked.

The Shazam! Vs. Black Adam Rivals set has players taking on the role of Shazam and Black Adam, and your goal is to defeat your opponent three times. Each time a character is defeated, they gain new abilities and become more difficult to beat, and Confrontation, Block, and Weakness Cards also help keep things lively.

Then there's the Legion of Doom Expansion, which brings in a classic Super Friends flavor to the villains. There are 13 villains as part of the set, and they can be combined with any of the villains from the other DC Deck-Building Games.

One of the most welcome surprises are the Rebirth One-Shots, which bring the first expansions to the Rebirth cooperative gameplay standalone game. There are two One-Shot packs, including Cry For Justice and Time Heist. Cry For Justice features Green Arrow and Black Canary and adds 6 signature cards and 9 standard cards. Time Heist then adds The Atom and Vixen, as well as standard and signature cards just like Cry For Justice.

The final part of the campaign is Crossover Crisis 1, an expansion that adds JSA Characters, impossible Mode super-villains, and Crisis Cards. There's also a new Golden Age Crisis mode, which activates additional challengers as more Super-Villains are defeated.

There are a few Kickstarter Exclusives, including a special Exclusive Raymond Gay cover and a Rivals Shazam! Vs Black Adam playmat. The Street Goals are also plentiful, and so far the Justice League Dark set has unlocked new Promo cards, a new expansion, foil on the box, a Kickstarter Oversized Character, a Kickstarter Nemesis card, and more. There's also been a new card unlocked for Rivals, and the next stretch goal has foil being added to the Rivals box. You can find the full campaign for Justice League Dark right here.

Are you excited for the Justice League Dark DC Deck-Building Game? Let us know in the comments or as always you can talk all things gaming and DC with me on Twitter @MattAguilarCB!

DC Studios has been hard at work developing their recently announced movie slate, which will begin with Creature Commandos and Waller on television, while their first feature film will be Superman: Legacy, which is being directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan. Co-CEOs Gunn and Peter Safran have numerous other projects in development, but one character that they haven't announced as yet just so happens to be Green Arrow. Some fans are hopeful that we will see the character in the near future and even know which actor they want to play Green Arrow. That actor is none other than Charlie Hunnam (Rebel Moon), and one artist has created a cool concept to show how he could look as the Emerald Archer. An artist on Instagram who goes by the handle @Youssef_Defenshi created a new piece of fan art that gives Rebel Moon's star the classic Green Arrow costume equipped with a bow, arrow, and quiver.

You can check out the fan art below.

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Arrow's Stephen Amell on James Gunn Recasting Green Arrow

With Gunn and Safran quickly developing their DC Universe, it didn't take long for former actors who had played these characters to speak out about being replaced. Stephen Amell (Arrow) recently made his final appearance as Green Arrow during the final season of The Flash, and now all eyes are on who will play the role next. Amell recently spoke on Gunn and Safran's recasting of the Emerald Archer, and he didn't hold back.

"I am a custodian for Oliver Queen, and [Grant Gustin] is a custodian for Barry Allen in the same way that... look, I don't think anyone's asking Tom Welling how he feels about who's going to play the new Superman," Amell previously said. "Now, I get the proximity and stuff like that, but there will be another Oliver Queen. There will and it'll be new and cool and exciting and however much the internet hates it is probably a direct indication as to how good it's going to be."

He continued, "You've got to remember that these people aren't picked at random. Very, very smart people think long and hard about how they're going to go about this, and I'm sure that whoever they pick, if in fact they do, maybe they don't care about the character, I don't know, will do an amazing job."

What is Rebel Moon about?

Rebel Moon takes place in a peaceful colony on the edge of the galaxy that finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Regent Balisarius. They dispatch a young woman with a mysterious past to seek out warriors from neighboring planets to help them take a stand the Tyrant. The star-studded cast for the Rebel Moon includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman, Fra Fee, Cary Elwes, and the legendary Anthony Hopkins.

Rebel Moon will make its debut on Netflix on December 22nd.

What do you you think about the Green Arrow fan art? Would you like to see Charlie Hunnam as the DCU hero? Let us know in the comments below or by hitting up our writer @NateBrail on Twitter!

McFarlane Toys has delivered two new super-sized figures in their DC Multiverse Megafig lineup, and pre-orders are live now. The figures up for grabs this time around are Anti-Monitor as he appeared in the 1985 Crisis on Infinite Earths storyline, and the Justice Buster Batsuit from the 2014 Batman: Endgame arc.

DC Multiverse Batman: Endgame Justice Buster Batsuit Megafig ($39.99) - Pre-order at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "During the events of Endgame, The Joker infected Gotham City with a virus that turned the populace against Batman. The Justice League was among those infected. With codename "Fenrir", Batman activated the Justice Buster to neutralize each member of the Justice League. The Justice Buster is designed for war with the most powerful heroes on the planet." The figure includes a display base and art card.

DC Multiverse Anti-Monitor Crisis on Infinite Earths Megafig ($39.99) - Pre-order at Entertainment Earth / Amazon: "On the distant planet Qward many years ago, a being named Mobius built a sophisticated device called the Mobius Chair. Mobius attempted to view the source of the Anti-Matter Universe, hoping to discover what sparked its creation. What he found was the Anti-Life Equation, an infamous truth the tyrant Darkseid had spent a lifetime trying to locate. The equation merged with Mobius, transforming him into the immensely powerful Anti-Monitor. The Anti-Monitor became a destroyer, traveling from one universe to the next, consuming worlds. He caused the Crisis on Infinite Earths, destroying the Multiverse, an event only a few recall." The figure includes a display base and art card.

Note that Entertainment Earth is selling the figures in a case of 2 for $79.99 with free US shipping using the code FREESHIP59 at checkout and their Mint Condition Guarantee for collectors. They also have a ton of outlet deals going on McFarlane Toys figures that you can check out right here.

You can catch up on the Crisis on Infinite Earth's storyline from Marv Wolfman and George Perez here on Amazon. Batman: Endgame from Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo is also available here on Amazon.

While The Flash bringing back Michael Keaton as Batman was an exciting move for the nostalgia-loving crowd who adores the pair of Batman films he starred in 30 years ago, there is a better version of the story which could have been told in the film aiming to wrap of the tale of the DCEU. Launching in 2013 with Man of Steel, the DCEU introduced Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Thomas Wayne in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. Morgan's character was the father to Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne, the man who went on to become the DCEU's Batman until James Gunn and Peter Safran's reboot of sorts recasts the role for Batman: The Brave and the Bold. For the sake of telling the best story in The Flash, Morgan should have become the Caped Crusader as Thomas Wayne.

The Flash loosely adapts a comic book by the name of Flashpoint. The 2011 comic from Geoff Johns and Andy Kubert uses the same story telling devices and overall themes at its core; Barry Allen wants to go back in time and save his mother from being murdered but in his attempt rewrites history and creates a chaotic new timeline. Much of the consequences for Barry's actions from the comics are absent and replaced with others in The Flash. For example, Wonder Woman and the Amazons were at war with Aquaman and Atlantis which could be a storyline removed for the sake of keeping the scale of The Flash much tighter (and presumably the budget, too). The Flash didn't suffer from removing the sprawling war storyline, though. It is the removal of the new timeline seeing Thomas Wayne become Batman after his son was murdered instead of him which was the big missed opportunity.

According to director Andy Muschietti, Keaton's Batman is a direct continuation of the character last seen in 1992's Batman Returns. Oddly enough, Muschietti's explanation for Keaton's Bruce Wayne being a continuation hinges on the world being the same when that is what looks most different as it is more in line with the look of the DCEU and, more specifically, 2013's Man of Steel settings than anything Burton created. Michael Keaton reprised his role quite well and served the story just fine. He was seasoned and knowledgable, presumably having many more adventures in the years which have passed since we last saw him in the part.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Thomas Wayne as Batman would have been better, though. This would have fallen more in line with the comic. This is, of course, an element which shouldn't be a deciding factor when adapting these stories to film as the mediums call for creative liberties to be taken for the best story to be told in the new format. The Flash director Andy Muschietti told ComicBook.com, "just a literal interpretation of Flashpoint the comic would fall flat in my opinion, so we populated it with twists and turns to make the story a little more fun." The deciding factors should go both ways, changing elements to better serve the cinematic version of the story but also keeping threads which would help tell the best story and, in this case, Thomas Wayne's Batman is that best version.

Morgan's Thomas Wayne as Batman would have served the relationships and depth of the film more poignantly. This movie's Barry Allen has a relationship with Ben Affleck's Bruce Wayne. According to the character's dialogue in a previous film, he doesn't have very many friends and Bruce was one of the people who helped him become a better hero. Losing the version of Bruce Wayne played by Affleck to another Bruce Wayne with a different face is tough for this Barry Allen. However, the weight of realizing he was now existing in a timeline where that Bruce Wayne was killed and his father had to cope with this and ultimately become Batman would have added an intriguing level of inner conflict for the character. How far was he willing to go to save his mom? Would he let his friend die as a child? It's a near impossible question which would have made The Flash better and I say this as someone who enjoyed the film!

Furthermore, if The Flash was always intended to be a "reset" for the DCEU as it segues into a more cohesive DC Universe, why not give a shred of what was used to a establish the universe any light of day in the end? Zack Snyder's casting of Morgan as Thomas Wayne was strategic, wanting a version of Thomas Wayne who was a "tough guy," when he was killed in front of his son. He didn't necessarily plan to have Morgan go on to become Batman in a Flashpoint adaptation but he has since agreed it, "could have been cool." Meanwhile, Morgan has been open about wanting the opportunity for years. Now, he's at work on The Walking Dead: Dead City after The Walking Dead wrapped up its run and took a role on The Boys. Given how strongly it seemed Morgan wanted to make a Batman story happen, it is easy to believe the actor would have made his schedule for the television shows work to give a few months, at most, to a movie like The Flash.

Keaton was great as Batman in The Flash, even if the character's ending felt unceremonious and abrupt. It certainly didn't seem to be handled as well as other nostalgic returns like Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man: No Way Home, which shined light on the character's history and brought more emotional depth, in the end. Yet, there can only be one grand return. Now, it has been reported that had The Flash been a success at the box office, Keaton would have starred in a Batman Beyond movie. Fans have wanted this film for decades! Yet, The Flash seems to have squandered the possibility and, if the film has not been killed completely, lessened what should have been a massive level of excitement for Keaton to finally put the suit back on.

The argument that Morgan playing Batman rather than Keaton would have sold less tickets would seem reasonable if The Flash was selling tickets in the first place. The film is not performing at the box office for a myriad of reasons. Morgan's Batman certainly would not have been some sort of box office savior but his role would have given The Flash some added depth while simultaneously preserving the return of Keaton's Batman in for more meaningful adventure which could have been more focused on him and the incredibly immersive world where Burton created for him.

Do you agree The Flash missed an opportunity to have Jeffrey Dean Morgan play Thomas Wayne as Batman in The Flash or are you happy with the return given to Michael Keaton with the part? Share your thoughts in the comment section or send them my way on Twitter! The Flash is now playing in theaters.

The Flash finally sped into theaters earlier this month, after nearly a decade of being in the works. The DC blockbuster underwent a number of creative overhauls over the years, but what didn't change was the casting of Ezra Miller as Barry Allen / The Flash and Kiersey Clemons as Iris West. Clemons was first cast as Iris in 2016, and eventually got to portray the character onscreen in 2021's Zack Snyder's Justice League, and eventually The Flash. In a recent interview with Nylon, Clemons reflected on the surreal experience of being attached to The Flash for so long, and the project eventually becoming a reality.

"I was freaked out because at one point, there were rumors going around online that I was getting recast, which is humiliating," Clemons explained. "It was more embarrassing and hurtful than getting cut out of Justice League, which I was able to understand more than the rumors of being recast. They had to cut the movie down; that's how it goes. With The Flash, I was so young and was so excited, and the director that I was supposed to be on with was gone. And so, I felt dismissed and replaceable."

"Now that the movie's out, I feel like for the last nearly 10 years, I've just been smiling and giving so much grace," Clemons added elsewhere in the interview. "I think it was to protect my peace of mind. Now I can finally say and admit this whole thing made me cry more than it made me smile. I think I only smiled over this thing at the premiere." She jokes that she tells people that the whole film has been cursed. "I mean, from my perspective, someone was over there mixing potions. Something was happening."

What is The Flash movie about?

The Flash sped into theaters on June 16th, reshaping the DC Multiverse with the help of familiar faces and brand-new heroes. Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) ventures to the past to change history, resulting in massive repercussions for the future. Forced to team up with another version of Barry, the mysterious Kryptonian known as Supergirl (Sasha Calle), and the iconic Batman (Michael Keaton), the Scarlet Speedster is forced to reckon with his mistakes and save a doomed reality. The Flash is directed by Andy Muschietti, written by Christina Hodson from a story by Joby Harold, and produced by Barbara Muschietti.

"The studio wanted to tell the story and, of course, I agreed that it was a great story," Muschietti recently told reporters. "It's basically time travel that includes the origin story, which is basically the mother and the father, and their accident. All of those elements were sort of attached to this thing. That's why in my opinion, it was like you're killing several birds with the same stone in a way. And of course time travel is always a good idea. Batman is always a good idea."

"This is more like a suspense. It is a buildup to that moment, which makes probably a more emotional experience, because you understand everything that's happening," Muschietti added. "In Flashpoint, it's more like Jacob's Ladder, 'What is happening? Mom, I don't have powers. My mom is alive.'"

The Flash is now playing exclusively in theaters.

DC Studios has finally released the highly anticipated The Flash movie, and it officially resets the DC Extended Universe to make room for James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe. Initial reviews for The Flash were pretty good, but as time went on, they turned mixed to negative, and even the CinemaScore is one of the lowest in the franchise. The Flash's box office has been pretty rough, with its opening weekend falling short of expectations and getting worse in the weeks since its release. Ezra Miller and Kiersey Clemons both return as The Flash and Iris West, respectively, after appearing in Zack Snyder's Justice League, but it seems that Clemons has a lot to say about her experience with the studios. Clemons was originally cut from the theatrical cut of Justice League until Snyder got to finish up his own cut of the film, and there was a time that the actress was rumored to be recast in the solo The Flash movie. In a new interview with Nylon, Clemons revealed why she signed up for The Flash and that the recast rumors were more embarrassing than being cut from Justice League.

"I specifically wanted to do The Flash because I felt safe and respected being led by Rick in such a big world," Clemons recalled. "When I read with Ezra... In the audition, we're sitting on a rooftop taking in a sunset. It was this dance where at the end, I just laid my head on Ezra's shoulder. At the same time they were going to lean their head, and it was this moment where all of us in the room were like, 'Oh, wow, this is magical. Make this Iris West and Barry Allen.'"

She continued, "I was freaked out because at one point, there were rumors going around online that I was getting recast, which is humiliating. It was more embarrassing and hurtful than getting cut out of Justice League, which I was able to understand more than the rumors of being recast. They had to cut the movie down; that's how it goes. With The Flash, I was so young and was so excited, and the director that I was supposed to be on with was gone. And so, I felt dismissed and replaceable."

What is The Flash about?

Warner Bros. describes the film as follows: "Worlds collide in "The Flash" when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian... albeit not the one he's looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry's only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?"

The Flash is exclusively in theaters now!

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When comic book fans think of DC, they might often jump to the superheroics of Superman, Wonder Woman, and Batman, but the publisher's storied history of figures has debuted all kinds of creations, including the monstrous Swamp Thing. With James Mangold developing a new Swamp Thing movie for the revived DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran, the filmmaker has claimed that, rather than there being any goal of establishing an interconnected universe with long-term ramifications, he wants to use Swamp Thing as a way to tell a gothic horror story akin to something like Frankenstein or even inspired by the seminal '80s film RoboCop.

"Basically, the second I heard DC was going through some leadership convulsion and James was taking over, I just saw it as an opportunity to throw my hat down in the most -- I mean I just called them and I said, 'In all the stuff you're doing, if the idea of me making a gothic horror film, origin story of Swamp Thing fits in, tell me,'" Mangold recently revealed to the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "It's no different speech than anyone else gets with me; I don't have any agenda for a universe, I'm not building towards someone joining in some future. Have at it, but I'd just be interested in telling, I've always been interested in doing a version of Frankenstein, basically, and, yet, I feel, 'It's alive!' has been done enough, but Swamp Thing always occurred to me as this wonderful version of a Frankenstein story, much in the way one of my favorite pop films of growing up, RoboCop, the original one. This guy who just wakes up and he's been turned into, he finds he's become this machine, was also something I was fascinated with with Logan, obviously."

He continued, "But, to me, the idea of making almost a noir, mystery, horror film about a guy who wakes up and he's this thing. There's an amnesiac quality of, 'How did I get here and who did this to me?' So I'm envisioning a horror-noir film following a creature that can't be seen, trying to piece together from fragments of memories, what happened and who did it. And none of this runs counter to the Len Wein and Bernie Wrightson and all the great work that went on ... I'm just framing it up in a new movie context, but that's all they were exploring in these comics and so beautifully."

It was only a decade ago that the slate of DC heroes earned a revival under a shared continuity with 2013's Man of Steel, with that franchise embracing a more dour and subdued tone. With Mangold claiming he wants to make a horror movie and the franchise previously delivering somber heroes, the filmmaker went on to address if his film will deliver R-rated material.

"My favorite thing about rated R isn't that I can say 'f-ck' or we can show naked people or more blood, which all obviously happens, can happen with that rating. But then when you make a rated-R movie, the entire marketing apparatus of a studio understands that they cannot dream, on this particular picture, of action figures, lunch boxes, and special tie-ins to get children to this movie," Mangold expressed. "It changes the way the script is perceived, meaning that, to use an example, Logan, pretty early on in the picture, there's an almost eight-minute scene between Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman inside that water tower. You can't do an eight-minute scene between two men over 40, entirely dialogue, one of them in a wheelchair talking about their past, in a movie that's designed [for younger audiences]. Your studio is gonna go, 'I don't know, Fast X is speaking more my language.' The reality is the rating suddenly creates tremendous space, even if you're not using the rating for what it's designed for. It creates an understanding of who this movie is for and that's a real advantage."

James Mangold's Swamp Thing doesn't currently have a release date.

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DC Studios is moving pretty quickly with their plans to reboot the universe after the release of The Flash, and they have already found their next Man of Steel and Lois Lane. They have also revealed that Andy Muschietti (The Flash) will be helming their in-universe Batman movie, The Brave and the Bold, and fans couldn't be any more excited for what's next. David Corenswet beat out a long list of names to play Superman in Superman: Legacy, but one of the names he beat has been beaten in the DC movie race before: Nicholas Hoult. Hoult was previously up to play Bruce Wayne/Batman in Matt Reeves' The Batman but lost out on the role to Robert Pattinson. Now that he's lost out on playing the DC Universe's Superman, fans have been thinking that the actor could actually play Batman in the new universe. An artist on Instagram who goes by the handle Clements.Ink created a new concept that shows how Hoult could look as Batman in the DCU. In the fan art, Hoult gets a pretty traditional Batman costume that opts for the classic gray and black color scheme from the comics. While casting for The Brave and the Bold is more than likely far away, Hoult is pretty tight with Warner Bros., so we will probably hear his name come up again.

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Nicholas Hoult Praises Robert Pattinson's Batman

Even though Hoult has lost out more than once on a major DC role, it seems that he actually loved Pattinson's portrayal of Batman. During a previous interview with GQ Espa?a, the actor praised Pattinson's portrayal of the Dark Knight.

"Of course," Hoult said in a recent interview when he was asked if he wanted to Star in The Batman. "I'm sure if you ask most people, they'll tell you they'd want to portray that role. I think Matt Reeves' ideas were fantastic and he made a brilliant movie. And I also think that Rob [Pattinson] did an amazing job with the character, and I loved seeing him in it. So I don't think I would have done as good a job as him, ultimately. I don't think I could have fit as well into the world that Matt created as Rob did."

"When they tell you for the first time that it's not you, it's painful, but then you have to accept it as normality," Hoult proceeded. "I think that's probably a strength of mine as an actor as well. I can accept that they didn't cast me pretty well and when I see the chosen actor doing a great job, and I enjoy it, and it's good, I'm like, 'oh yeah, they made the right choice. They knew what they were doing.' So it's not like I'm sitting there like, 'Oh, I'm not going to watch it now.' It's a good movie and Rob is brilliant in it."

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This ComicBook Nation BONUS ROUND Segment asks if DC Studios head James Gunn picked the right actors for Clark Kent (David Corenswet) and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) for his pivotal Superman Reboot film, Superman: Legacy. Because the whole Future of the DC Universe franchise may depend on it.

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Superman: Legacy Casts Superman & Lois

The ComicBook Nation crew agreed that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan are - if nothing else - solid choices for the new Superman and Lois Lane for DC Studios. That said, there were some concerns about the casting that got debated:

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2. We hope David Corenswet similarly gets to show off a range of personality and emotions. While not hugely famous yet, what we've seen of him in projects like Ryan Murphy's Hollywood and Ty West's Pearl has been impressive.
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In The Flash, there are certain, pivotal events that will be true no matter what universe or timeline a story takes place in. Aside from that, though, almost anything can change -- and those changes can happen in pretty radical ways. Taking a cue from Flashpoint, the comic on which most of the movie is based, The Flash uses a version of time-travel that is less intuitive than, say, Back to the Future. In that franchise, there is no multiverse. There's one timeline, and you can change it by going back to a any given point, with your changes happening only after that point.

In other words, when Marty McFly travels back to 1955, he can change the timeline -- but those changes will only take place after 1955. But in The Flash, things are a little different. When Barry made a change in 2012, the impact on the timeline was more like ripples in a pool, radiating out from the point of the change but making alterations in all directions. It's why, even though the change happened in 2012, the origin stories of Batman and Superman, which took place years before, are radically altered.

On the other hand, the changes made do not appear to erase the Snyderverse, or the Burtonverse. Yes, there are aspects of those realities in the timeline created by Barry's changes, but according to the movie's logic, Barry has created a whole new timeline. The way Keaton's Batman describes it, using spaghetti and ending his lecture with a pile of spaghetti, haphazardly intersecting and overlapping in a way that isn't nearly as clean as the branching, parallel timelines you get in stories like Back to the Future (or even Avengers: Endgame).

The idea of shattering time, sending spiderwebs of butterfly effect-style repercussions backwards and forward, is different to how DC usually depicts time-travel. Still, there is one thing that holds true: in The Flash, there are certain, immutable truths that hold across realities. This is pretty similar to what they call "fixed time" in the comments. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse did something similar with its "canon events," and even in the Arrowverse, they had "fixed points."

In a season seven episode of DC's Legends of Tomorrow, titled "The Fixed Point," the team decided to save the life of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, stopping World War I, as part of a larger plan to call out the season's big bad. What they learned is that certain events are "fixed points" in time, and cannot be changed because time itself will fight back, making it impossible to change, and sometimes even doing harm to those who are trying to make the change. It later turned out to be the actions of timeline protectors hanging just out of sight, preventing anything from happening, but in the comics (and seemingly in The Flash) it wasn't people with their own motivations and free will, but rather a natural, almost immune response, from the universe.

...That is, unless there's something we don't know yet. But even if that's the case, the failure of The Flash almost certainly means there will be no follow-up on this version of DC's universe, let alone this version of time-travel.

Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and his family of superheroes might be tied to one of DC's biggest events. Spoilers for Green Arrow #3 from Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaake, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Troy Peteri below! Only look if you want to know! The issue sees Oliver, Lian Harper, and Connor Hawke stuck in the 31st century with the Legion of Super-Heroes, as they try to get to the bottom of the random teleporting they've been doing. Lian explains that she's been stuck doing so since her presumed death in Justice League: Cry for Justice, and that it might be tied to Amanda Waller and an unseen shadowy figure who were there right after her death. Oliver later reveals that he was the person with Waller, and plays a video message -- from his much older self. In the video, an older, one-eyed and bald Oliver sends a warning to his younger self.

"Hey Ollie, if you're listening to this it's because they're finally taking us out. We screwed up. Big-time. There is this thing called The Great Disaster. Billions of people die. And we cause it. And by "we" I don't me you and I. I mean all of us. Our family. So I made a deal with someone who could help me go back in time and take some... preventative measures. None of our family can ever be together. I made it so we could have a chance at happiness on our own. Just not with each other. Especially me. There's a reason I was stranded on that island all those years ago. And I can never leave."

What Is DC's The Great Disaster?

First appearing in Jack Kirby and Mike Royer's Kamandi #1 in 1972, The Great Disaster is a canonical event that led to the creation of "Earth-AD." After a war between the humans and a seemingly-peaceful group of aliens led to the creation of Brother Eye and OMAC, the Great Disaster swept across the world in the form of earthquakes and nuclear war. Kamandi, dubbed "The Last Boy on Earth", navigated the post-AD world.

It is unclear at this point exactly how Team Arrow could lead to these existing events of The Great Disaster, but the connection between both corners of DC canon is interesting, especially when Kirby was an instrumental part of Green Arrow's comic tenure as well.

What Is the New Green Arrow Series About?

In Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed adventure across the DCU that sets the stage for major stories in 2023! The series was recently upgraded to twelve issues, doubling the previous order of six.

"It's been a blast writing this series," Williamson explained in a recent post on his Substack. "A dream come true. My goal for this series to tell a kind of "Hush" level story with Ollie and his family. We're only 3 issues in and we have a lot of characters to bring in for this Arrow Family reunion.

Did you enjoy Green Arrow #3? How do you feel about Oliver Queen supposedly being responsible for The Great Disaster? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Gotham Knights season finale, "Night of the Owls", aired Tuesday night on The CW and the episode wrapped up much of the freshman DC series' major storylines by delivering the defeat of Rebecca March and the Court of Owl and the exoneration of the young vigilantes as the center of the show. There was plenty still left on the table had the series gotten a second season -- Harvey Dent's transformation into Two Face and the mystery of what happened to Turner Hayes in particular -- but as season finale's go, it wrapped things up pretty well and it turns out that was by design. According to Misha Collins, the series showrunners knew from the start the odds were stacked against Gotham Knights.

"I have to say, as it plays, this season ties up so many of the story arcs on the show with a bow so neatly that it almost works as a one-season miniseries," Collins, who plays Harvey Dent, told Deadline (via TVLine). "I'm glad that we're not leaving the audience hanging... it feels like a very nicely encapsulated chapter and an OK stopping point. Yet, I felt like this the show was really getting cooking, and I would have loved to have had more time with it. I loved working with this cast. I loved working with these producers and writers. It was a very fun, fertile, creative playground. And I'm gonna miss all of that."

He continued: "When we were shooting the pilot, they knew that the deck was stacking against it for a Season 2. So that factored into the decision, I think, not to make this a pure cliffhanger, because it would be really unsatisfying for everyone involved if at least the season's main arcs weren't resolved."

Collins Breaks Down the Two Face Origins Twist in Gotham Knights' Finale

The season finale sees Rebecca make a demand of Harvey: let his "bad' self out in exchange for the code to the bomb Harvey's daughter Duela is strapped to. Duela -- and the Knights -- go to great lengths to try to avoid Harvey having to give into Rebecca, but Harvey ultimately realizes he has to. He lets his dark side out, but even then, he's not on Rebecca's side. He attacks Rebecca but she gets the upper hand and smashes a vial of acid on his face, disfiguring him. In that moment, Two Face is born. It's a bit of a twist on the origin story for the iconic villain.

"This is a story that has been told time and time again, both in the comics and in movies," he said. "The story of Harvey Dent devolving into Two Face is not new, but it's been told in different ways many times. I really loved that we got to delve deeply into his psychology and give Harvey some agency in the decision to unleash Two Face as opposed to it just being how it's been portrayed in the past typically, [which] is that he just comes to a psychic breaking point and cannot contain his alter ego. And what we have done in Gotham Knights is actually made it a conscious decision on Harvey's part. He's unleashing the Two Face character in order to serve what he thinks is the higher good."

Gotham Knights Cancelled After One Season

Earlier this month, The CW cancelled Gotham Knights after just one season and shortly after that announcement, series showrunners James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash took to social media to let fans know that the series was also unable to find a home at another network or streamer despite the best efforts of the studio.

"Thank you for all the kind words and heartfelt support. Since many of you have been asking about the possibility of Gotham Knights finding a new home, we wanted to let you know that, over the last few months, our producing partners at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Discovery had been working extremely hard to get the show picked up or possibly even moved to a new network," the statement reads. "There is a great deal of love and support for Gotham Knights at the studio, and at The CW as well. Unfortunately, despite all their efforts, The CW wasn't able to renew the show, and the studio wasn't able to find a new home for it. We can assure you all that it wasn't for a lack of trying or a lack of enthusiasm. Even in a time of severe belt-tightening, the studio spent money and resources in the hope of continuing the show. And though they ultimately weren't successful, their efforts deserve our gratitude."

The first season of Gotham Knights will be available to stream on Max on July 28th.

Earlier this year, DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran revealed their upcoming DC Universe slate, which features projects like The Authority, The Brave and the Bold, and even Superman: Legacy. Superman: Legacy will be the first major film to be released from the new DCU slate and has already entered preproduction. It was also revealed just yesterday that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast in the two lead roles of Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane, with some fans loving the casting and others loathing it. One artist is so excited to see the two actors in their newly landed roles that they created a new piece of fan art that shows how Corenswet and Brosnahan could look as their characters.

An artist on Instagram who goes by the handle @Clements. Ink created a new concept that shows how the two newly announced actors could look in their new roles as Superman and Lois Lane. In the fan art, both Corenswet and Brosnahan get dressed up as their respective characters, with the former in a very modern-looking Superman suit while the latter gets a white dress. While we won't be getting to see both of the actors in their real costumes for quite some time, it's sure fun to imagine the possibilities. You can check out the fan art below!

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What is the Synopsis for Superman: Legacy?

DC Studios previously dropped their first official synopsis for Superman: Legacy when it was revealed that Gunn was indeed helming the project, "Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned."

With DC Studios officially casting the two leading roles and filming on the project slowly ramping up to film at the end of the year, it's safe to say that Gunn is taking his time with Superman: Legacy, and it could definitely wind up being one for the books.

Superman: Legacy is currently set to be released into theaters on July 11, 2025.

What do you think about this Superman: Legacy fan art? Are you excited to see David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan as Superman and Lois Lane? Let us know your thoughts either in the comments section or by hitting our writer @NateBrail up on Twitter!

The box office failure of DC's The Flash has cast a very dark shadow over upcoming DC movie releases Blue Beetle and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. The latter film is in especially serious peril, publicity-wise, as the launch of DC Studios, and a total reboot of the DC movie franchise, has made a lot of fans skeptical about whether Aquaman 2 is any more than the final cul-de-sac of Zack Snyder's DCEU era.

Well, ComicBook.com's Chris Killian got to sit down with Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom director James Wan, and ask the question that so many fans are wondering about: what's the reason for seeing Aquaman 2? Does it even matter to the larger DC movie franchise?

"Well, Aquaman - even the first film - has always been a very standalone film. That was always our approach: that it kind of lives in its own world, and that's kind of how we've approached The Lost Kingdom as well," Wan explained. "You know, people love Jason Momoa; people love him playing this role; and people love the action visuals of this space and this world. And that's what we're doing: we're taking it to the next level and we are still expanding - and just any fans of Aquaman the character, that love Black Manta, this is the next level and I'm very excited to finally put out there to show them what we've been working on all these years."

What is Aquaman 2 About?

SYNOPSIS: When an ancient power is unleashed, Aquaman must forge an uneasy alliance with an unlikely ally to protect Atlantis, and the world, from irreversible devastation.

The film will see the return of Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Patrick Wilson as Orm, Amber Heard as Mera, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta, and Randall Park as Stephen Shin. Game of Thrones alum Pilou Asbaek has also joined the cast in an unknown role, while Jani Zhao will play new character Stingray, Indya Moore will play Karshon, and Vincent Regan will play Atlan, who was previously portrayed by Graham McTavish in Aquaman.

The first footage from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom was shown at CinemaCon 2023. You can read our description below:

"Footage plays, seeing Arthur raising a baby and talking to his father about it. In the full Aquaman suit, he fights underwater. He wrestles with giant anchors. He can "feel the tides shifting," despite having supposed to be a king. A dark entity is destroying the surface world and attacking humans. It has long black tendrils.

On Earth, a black plague is attacking people in town squares. Black Manta is trying to push it forward. Arthur talks to Orm and has to team up with him. Orm refuses to be called brother. Together, still, they fight Manta. Manta has the Black Trident with a power that "comes from a great evil." The lighthouse home is destroyed. Manta wreaks havoc. Arthur and Orm explore land and knock down statues to build bridges. They are reluctant in their work together. Nicole Kidman is back and involved directly in the action scenes. Ultimately, Orm encourages Arthur to lead. Mera is shown momentarily. Armies are going to war."

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is set to be released in theaters on December 20th.

Tuesday night saw the season -- and sadly, series -- finale of The CW's Gotham Knights and while it was a major turning point for the young vigilantes in their fight against Rebecca March, it was also a big one for Harvey Dent. The penultimate episode last week saw him turn down Rebecca's request that he join her in immortality so she took him hostage in Wayne Tower and now she has a major ultimatum for him. It all leads to a moment that fans of Gotham Knights have been waiting for since the series was announced and now, Misha Collins is opening up about Harvey's big transition as the series concludes.

Warning: spoilers for the series finale of Gotham Knights below.

The episode sees Rebecca make a demand of Harvey: let his "bad' self out in exchange for the code to the bomb Harvey's daughter Duela is strapped to. Duela -- and the Knights -- go to great lengths to try to avoid Harvey having to give into Rebecca, but Harvey ultimately realizes he has to. He lets his dark side out, but even then, he's not on Rebecca's side. He attacks Rebecca but she gets the upper hand and smashes a vial of acid on his face, disfiguring him. In that moment, Two Face is born. It's a bit of a twist on the origin story for the iconic villain, something Collins spoke about to Deadline.

"This is a story that has been told time and time again, both in the comics and in movies," he said. "The story of Harvey Dent devolving into Two Face is not new, but it's been told in different ways many times. I really loved that we got to delve deeply into his psychology and give Harvey some agency in the decision to unleash Two Face as opposed to it just being how it's been portrayed in the past typically, [which] is that he just comes to a psychic breaking point and cannot contain his alter ego. And what we have done in Gotham Knights is actually made it a conscious decision on Harvey's part. He's unleashing the Two Face character in order to serve what he thinks is the higher good."

Collins also said putting on the makeup for Two Face was fun but took a significant amount of time.

"The prosthetic makeup took about four hours to get on. So, it's nothing to scoff at," he said. "What you see in the final episode is mostly prosthetic. It is augmented with some CGI, and they did an incredible job with that as well, but the plasticity of the real appliance -- the fact that it can move with my face -- nothing compares to that. Even in this age of AI, you can tell when it's real like that, I think. We listened to podcasts kill time. It was actually kind of fun. I was so excited to be getting to play this DC Universe. villain that the time in the chair flew by."

Gotham Knights Cancelled After One Season

Earlier this month, The CW cancelled Gotham Knights after just one season and shortly after that announcement, series showrunners James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash took to social media to let fans know that the series was also unable to find a home at another network or streamer despite the best efforts of the studio.

"Thank you for all the kind words and heartfelt support. Since many of you have been asking about the possibility of Gotham Knights finding a new home, we wanted to let you know that, over the last few months, our producing partners at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Discovery had been working extremely hard to get the show picked up or possibly even moved to a new network," the statement reads. "There is a great deal of love and support for Gotham Knights at the studio, and at The CW as well. Unfortunately, despite all their efforts, The CW wasn't able to renew the show, and the studio wasn't able to find a new home for it. We can assure you all that it wasn't for a lack of trying or a lack of enthusiasm. Even in a time of severe belt-tightening, the studio spent money and resources in the hope of continuing the show. And though they ultimately weren't successful, their efforts deserve our gratitude."

The first season of Gotham Knights will be available to stream on Max on July 28th.

DC's Green Arrow series is currently going strong, and it is making some major changes in the lives of Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and the rest of the "ArrowFam." The series' third issue, which hit comic shops this week, was no exception, packing in some significant character beats -- as well as a reversal of one of the most polarizing deaths in DC's history. Spoilers for Green Arrow #3 from Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaake, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Troy Peteri below! Only look if you want to know! The issue partially concerns Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and Lian Harper navigating a wild trip through space and time, which brings them to the 31st century with Connor Hawke and the Legion of Super-Heroes. As they try to get to the bottom of why they're teleporting so erratically, Lian shares that she has accidentally been doing so for quite some time -- as far back as her presumed, controversial death in the 2010 comic Justice League: Cry for Justice.

As Lian reveals, she does remember the carnage of Prometheus' attack on Star City, but instead of dying somewhere, she woke up in a lab run by Amanda Waller and a shadowy figure (later revealed to be Oliver himself). Lian then kept teleporting across space and time, even getting close to her dad, Roy Harper / Arsenal, during Justice League: Rise and Fall, only to get teleported away again. Lian eventually relented and stayed in the past, growing older and becoming the teenage vigilante "Shoes" alongside Selina Kyle / Catwoman.

How Did Lian Harper Die?

Lian's death might be among the most controversial in DC's comic arsenal, with Cry for Justice brutally killing her in the wreckage of Prometheus bombing Star City. At the time, the ordeal sent Roy into a depressive episode, and led to Oliver and Dinah Lance / Black Canary divorcing.

When Lian was reintroduced in the canon as Shoes, 2021's DC Festival of Heroes: The Asian Superhero Celebration insinuated that she had survived her Cry for Justice death another way, with her birth mother, Jade Nguyen / Cheshire, rescuing her and dropping her off somewhere safely. It is unclear at this point if any element of that first retcon is still canon.

What Is the New Green Arrow Series About?

In Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed adventure across the DCU that sets the stage for major stories in 2023! The series was recently upgraded to twelve issues, doubling the previous order of six.

"It's been a blast writing this series," Williamson explained in a recent post on his Substack. "A dream come true. My goal for this series to tell a kind of "Hush" level story with Ollie and his family. We're only 3 issues in and we have a lot of characters to bring in for this Arrow Family reunion.

Did you enjoy Green Arrow #3? How do you feel about Lian Harper's death being retconned again? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

DC fan-favorite writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads have published a terrifying new chapter in Batman lore. As part of the new anthology series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, the duo have been releasing the new story, Batman: The Winning Card, retelling the story of the first encounter between The Dark Knight Detective and his nemesis, The Joker. Weaving in elements of 1940's Batman #1, including the death of Henry Claridge and mobster Brute Nelson, the latest issue brings the first encounter between the characters toward the inevitable fisticuffs, and things get very, very violent. Spoilers follow!

Picking up from the first part of the story, Batman: The Winning Card Part 2 begins with The Joker slaughtering a slew of Gotham City police officers, all while an incapacitated Jim Gordon is forced to watch. He recounts the details of this to Batman, confirming that he needs his help to bring down The Joker, because he knows his ally with the pointed cowl is also "broken." Batman hatches a plan to set a trap for The Joker, calling Brute Nelson and planting the seed in his mind that if he can challenge The Joker to kill him and he fails then people will think he's great and The Joker stinks, the exact kind of silly plan that a dim-witted mobster would steal for his own. Which he does.

As word spreads through the streets that Brute Nelson isn't afraid of The Joker, and midnight begins to chime on the clock, it seems like Brute may get his wish and become "the baddest of the bad." Naturally The Joker, ever the comedian, was just waiting for his cue, busting into the room and attacking Brute with a knife. Batman is quick to follow of course and their fight is a six page battle that includes:

• Joker leaping from a third story building.
• Stabbing a man in the neck to steal his car
• Batman using his grappling hook to catch the moving car
• Batman getting hit by the car
• Joker kicking Batman in the face at least three times
• Batman being thrown off a bridge by The Joker.

In short, the first fight between Batman and The Joker is gruesome, and the DC hero doesn't win it, not even close.

DC previously confirmed that Batman: The Winning Card would be a four-part story from King and Gerads, but the next chapter may not be in the next issue of Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Since the series will seemingly continue indefinitely, featuring stories of varying lengths so that new stories are starting every issue as others are ending. As of know it seems Batman: The Brave and the Bold in August will be our next chapter in The Winning Card. Batman will need all that time to recover.

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for this week's episode of The CW's Gotham Knights, "Night of the Owls". Read beyond this point at your own risk.

At the GCPD, Turner and the others are interrogated and while their stories are consistent, the whole thing sounds outlandish but as Brody says, no one in Gotham is safe. Outside, Rebecca's team of Talons waits. Elsewhere, Rebecca has Harvey tied up as she's still not willing to just let him go. She is prepared to give him Electrum and she wants him to start over with her. He resists and she says he's not the Harvey who fell in love with her but she's determined to bring him back -- meaning the crazy one. She then has Duela hauled in. He must choose to give into his crazy side to save Duela's life.

Carrie's mother tries to see her at the station, but the police won't let her. The commissioner interrogates Turner and tells Turner that she buried the case of his parents' death to protect him. She says that his parents were assassins who had been tasked with killing Batman. Turns out, they worked for Henri Ducard. Forensics come back and the Knights test positive for explosives on their clothes and they realize that those explosives were in the barrels in the March building. The lights go out in the GCPD and things start to get very dicey: the Talon assault begins.

The Talons attack and suddenly the commissioner realizes the Knights are telling the truth. Meanwhile, Harvey is trying to deal with the Duela situation, telling her that he absolutely deserved being shot by her and he's not wasting his second chance. He cares about her.

The GCPD prepares for the onslaught and the Talons throw in a severed head then attack. The police are useless against them and a bloodbath ensues. The commissioner goes to the Knights to ask for help on how to stop them. Carrie says they need weapons from the Batcave and Turner reveals that they're the Gotham Knights. The Knights get let out and they begin to fight the Talons. Cullen saves the officer he'd been bringing coffee to all season, Stephanie and Carrie each fight a Talon and Carrie's mom watches her hold her own before moving to tend to a gravely injured police officer. Harper uses an energy weapon to take down several Talons and the power come back on. However, as Carrie watches, a Talon kills Carrie's mother right in front of her.

Well, Carrie's mom isn't dead. They get her to the hospital and she's in surgery but it's not looking good. Brody stays with Carrie and offers her support. The rest of the Knights are dealing with everything else and giving Harper and Stephanie a little crap about their new relationship. They get to the March tower and discover it has been cleaned out of the barrels, but they find one with a timer. There are seven other barrels now functioning as bombs around the city in the skyscrapers designed by Alan Wayne across the city. Rebecca March is trying to start over with a clean slate -- but a lot of people will die in the process. Harper figures out they are all connected to one main bomb, though and it's the bomb in the Wayne building.

Duela is struggling trying to disarm the bombs and Harvey contemplates just giving in to Rebecca. Duela reveals that she's strapped to one of the bombs. Duela and Harvey fill the Knights in on Rebecca's plan. The Knights have a plan: if they can disarm Duela's bomb they think they have it solved but Stephanie figures out that if they do, everything blows and Duela takes the fall.

Carrie's mom survives surgery, but things aren't good. She has septic shock that they are treating with a drug of last resort. Carrie's mom tells her that Batman chose well and the city is lucky to have her. She tells Carrie to go. She trusts her to survive and to save other lives. Gotham needs its Robin.

Harvey says he must let his other side out. Duela says no, but Harvey says that his other self will find a way to get them out of this without setting off any other bombs. Duela doesn't want to lose the chance for having a father who cares about her. Harvey makes her promise to find a way to bring the good Harvey back. She screams and calls him dad but he lets his dark self out anyway.

The Knights come together -- Carrie is with them now -- to try to figure out how to resolve things and the plan they come up with initially is that they blow up Wayne Tower and kill Duela to save Gotham. Turner resists this plan and reveals what he learned about his parents and asks them to give Duela a chance. The team votes to trust Duela. They do need one of the bombs to go off though. Cullen calls the cop he's worked with before and asks for help.

Bad Harvey gets the disarm code and tries to get Duela to just push the button and kill people to save herself. Duela goads him, telling him he's a dog that people put in a kennel when they get bored and Rebecca will eventually get bored. Rebecca comes in and unties Bad Harvey. But he attacks her and she maims his face with acid and he's hauled out.

The GCPD begin to evacuate an area of the city. Duela refuses to help Rebecca. Rebecca tells her that the worst things about her are true. But Turner and Carrie show up and says that Rebecca doesn't know her. Rebecca goes to shoot Turner, but Brody injects her with the remaining Electrum, which will kill her. She dies, but not before telling him the Talons will come for him. Turner and Duela kiss.

Elsewhere, Harvey wakes up and kills the person who dragged him away. Carrie finds a small piece of Electrum she can use to save her mom. The area around Wayne Tower is clear. The Knights go to evacuate the building before it blows with the plan that the Talons will be in it when it goes down. Turner feels a lot of memories about his experiences with Wayne Tower and his dad and decides to go get his dad's journals before the building goes down. He grabs the journals and gets to the lobby but he's shot by Rebecca who is somehow still alive, she says that she's taking Batman's legacy with her. Before the Talons can rip him apart, a team comes in speaking a foreign language and saves him from them and then Wayne Tower blows up.

Carrie's mom recovers. The cop thanks Cullen and gives him a hug. No trace has been found of Turner. At the trailer, Duela's mom is counting her money when Harvey Dent confronts her, but he's disfigured now. He's upset that she sold Duela out and hurt her. He decides to use the coin that saved his life to see if it will save her life, too. He flips the coin. It's the end of the line for Jane.

Later, the Knights pack up their things at the attic and grieve for Turner as they try to figure out their futures. Duela wants to keep the Knights together to keep Turner's memory alive. The others agree. The Knights live on. Elsewhere, a car pulls up to a grand estate and Turner gets out. He's brought to Henri Ducard. Ducard tells him he shows a great amount of promise. He taught his parents, he taught Bruce Wayne, and he'll teach him, too. His life in Gotham is over, everyone thinks he's dead and it's a perfect place to start.

The first season of Gotham Knights will be available to stream on Max on July 28th.

The DC mythos has become a home for a wide array of teams, ranging from heroic to dastardly and everything in between. One of the most unconventional ensembles in DC's orbit might be the Legion of Super-Heroes, a future-set group of heroes whose roster has grown exponentially over the years. This week's DC comics saw a notable, and surprising, hero join their ranks. Spoilers for Green Arrow #3 from Joshua Williamson, Sean Izaake, Romulo Fajardo Jr., and Troy Peteri below! Only look if you want to know!

The issue opens with Oliver Queen / Green Arrow and Lian Harper accidentally being teleported to the future, where Connor Hawke also happens to be trapped. After a heartfelt reunion with his dad, Oliver, Connor introduces his family to the Legion, and they set off for headquarters. Connor is even able to fly himself and Lian using his very own Legion flight ring.

Is Connor Hawke Asexual?

In 2022's DC Pride one-shot, a story confirmed a years-long fan theory that Connor is asexual. Connor's story, from Ro Stein and Ted Brandt, as well as letterer Frank Cvetkovic, saw him writing a coming-out letter to his mother, while grappling with the fact that he eventually needed to come out to his father as well.

"I was very aware of the logistics of [the letter]," Brandt explained in an interview at the time. "As well as coming out, it needs to explain what asexuality feels like, because a lot of people can't imagine it. And that makes perfect sense to me, especially because I'm also autistic. I get not understanding what it's like for someone who experiences something different to you."

"We were splitting it into the actions of the script," Stein added, "and it was like 'these lines fit really well with the actions we've picked ... this is kind of creepy, actually!'"

What Is the New Green Arrow Series About?

In Green Arrow, the Emerald Archer is lost, and it will take Oliver Queen's whole family to find him! But dangerous forces are determined to keep them apart at any cost! Spinning out of Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Green Arrow by DC architect Joshua Williamson (Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths, Superman) and artist Sean Izaakse (Thunderbolts) is an action-packed adventure across the DCU that sets the stage for major stories in 2023! The series was recently upgraded to twelve issues, doubling the previous order of six.

"It's been a blast writing this series," Williamson explained in a recent post on his Substack. "A dream come true. My goal for this series to tell a kind of "Hush" level story with Ollie and his family. We're only 3 issues in and we have a lot of characters to bring in for this Arrow Family reunion.

Did you enjoy Green Arrow #3? How do you feel about Connor Hawke getting a Legion ring? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe took a major step on Tuesday, with confirmation that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast as Clark Kent / Superman and Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy. The movie, which will be written and directed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, will be the first film installment in the DCU, with multiple other projects already announced. One role that fans are also eager to see cast is Bruce Wayne / Batman, who will be starring in a new film titled The Brave and the Bold.

As Gunn revealed in an Instagram comment on Tuesday, fans should not be expecting the new Caped Crusader to be cast anytime soon. According to Gunn, DC Studios is "miles and miles away" from casting its new Batman. Given the fact that a screenwriter is not currently attached to The Brave and the Bold amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike, that delay in casting might not be too surprising.

Who is Directing DC's Batman Reboot?

Earlier this month, it was confirmed that The Flash director Andy Muschietti will be helming The Brave and the Bold. A release date for the film has yet to be set.

"We saw The Flash; even before taking the reins at DC Studios, and knew we were in the hands of not only a visionary director but a massive DC fan," Gunn and Safran said in a statement when the news was announced. "It's a magnificent film - funny, emotional, thrilling - and Andy's affinity and passion for these characters and this world just resonates through every frame. So, when it came time to find a director for The Brave and the Bold, there was really only one choice. Luckily, Andy said yes. Barbara signed on to produce with us and we were on our way. They're an extraordinary team, and we couldn't have better or more inspiring partners as we embark on this thrilling new adventure in the DCU."

What Would The Brave and the Bold Be About?

The Brave and the Bold is confirmed to star Bruce Wayne / Batman and Damian Wayne / Robin, with Gunn and Safran teasing that the film might feature other characters from the larger "Bat-family."

"This is the introduction of the DCU's Batman..." Gunn explained to reporters in January of this year. "This is the story of Damian Wayne, who is Batman's actual son who we didn't know existed for the first eight to 10 years of his life. He was raised as a little murderer and assassin. He's a little son of a bitch. He's my favorite Robin. It's based on the Grant Morrison comic book's run, which is one of my favorite Batman runs, and we are putting that all together right now."

"And this is obviously a feature film, and it's going to feature other members of the extended 'Bat-family', just because we feel like they've been left out of the Batman stories in the theater for far too long," Safran added.

What do you think of the newest update surrounding the DCU's Batman? Are you excited for The Brave and the Bold? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

With casting James Gunn's Superman: Legacy heating up -- Tuesday saw the announcement that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast as Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane respectively -- fan speculation as to who should play certain roles in the eagerly anticipated live-action film is at an all-time high. This is especially true when it comes to discussions of who should play iconic Superman villain Lex Luthor. One name that has come up frequently among fans when it comes to the adversary is Bryan Cranston, but the Breaking Bad star thinks it's just "lazy" to fancast him in the role.

During an appearance on Josh Horowitz's Happy, Sad, Confused podcast (via The Direct), Horowitz asked Cranston if he felt like it was laziness on the part of fan casting when they look at his mustache or his bald head from his days playing Heisenberg on Breaking Bad that leads to him frequently being fancast as Lex Luthor and Cranston -- who has voiced Jim Gordon in 2011's animated Batman: Year One, agreed.

"I did Jim Gordon in the animated Batman thing. And that was fun. I think it was -- I think you're right. I think it was like, lazy casting. There should be a, like, 'lazycasting.com.' And I was like 'what is it?' Because I had a bald head, the go 'Ah! Lex Luthor!' It's like, come on. Let's think about this a little bit."

David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan Have Been Cast in Superman: Legacy

On Tuesday, it was announced that Corenswet and Brosnahan had been cast as Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane respectively. It had previously been reported that screen tests for the roles had taken place on Saturday, June 17th, and Sunday June 18th. Gunn confirmed the casting news on social media, taking to Twitter to comment on the matter.

"Accurate!" he write, sharing a link to the news about the casting. "(They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people.)"

A Recent Report Suggests Shortlist for Lex Luthor Casting

On Monday, a report by The Hollywood Reporter indicated that a casting decision for Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane were imminent, but more than that some news about a shortlist for other roles -- notably that of iconic villain Lex Luthor -- had emerged. Per the report, once decisions on who will play Clark Kent and Lois Lane are made, Gunn will start the next wave of casting. Among those being considered for Lex Luthor are Alexander and Bill Skarsgard. Hoult has previously been reported to have initially wanted to play Luthor before trying to go for Superman and it's not clear if he would put himself in the running for the Lex Luthor role should he not be chosen for Superman. The report also noted that the film will also be casting other heroes, including members of The Authority.

What Is Superman: Legacy About?

Per DC Studios, Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

Superman: Legacy is set to debut exclusively in theaters on July 11, 2025.

David Corenswet has been confirmed to be our new Clark Kent AKA Superman, but will he don the cape in a future Superman game? Superhero video games used to largely be tie-in products for new movies and were therefore rushed along to match the timeline of a movie's production. These games were typically pretty rough around the edges, but as gaming has evolved and matured, games have decided to do their own thing. The Batman Arkham series was praised for how it took the reigns and charted its own course, inspiring Insomniac Games to do something similar with Marvel's Spider-Man which has been an immense success. The recent success with superhero games has fans wanting a Superman game, but our calls have been met with silence from DC and Warner Bros.

With that said, DC Studios boss James Gunn is creating a new universe that will include movies, TV shows (live action and animated), and video games. Gunn has noted he has a plan to make sure everything is very connected. Marvel has notably not done any MCU video games, outside of some early tie-in games during Phase 1 which likely aren't canon. James Gunn is plotting out a whole universe and it will all properly kick off with Superman: Legacy in summer 2025. The film is expected to begin filming early next year and today, David Corenswet was confirmed to play the Man of Steel himself. So, many are wondering if the actor will play Supes outside of the live-action films.

Will David Corenswet Play Superman in Future Video Games?

As already mentioned, James Gunn is planning a really expansive universe across mediums. He has also noted, somewhat controversially, that he plans to use the same actors across all projects. So, if there's a Superman game, we can probably expect David Corenswet to play the character there. Of course, we don't have his contract in front of us so we can't know with certainty, but it seems like that's the intent at the very least. If being the lead in a giant superhero movie wasn't cumbersome to an actor's schedule already, playing that role in a video game definitely is and could mean Corenswet won't have much time to do a ton of acting in non-DC projects.

Only time will tell what actually happens, but it seems like if Superman shows up in a future game, there's a significant chance Corenswet will reprise the role. Tobey Maguire played Spider-Man in all three Spider-Man movie tie-in games, but it was kept strictly to a voice role. Very few other actors have done the same. Games now include performance capture, meaning it's a all-encompassing performance that goes beyond standing in a recording booth.

Do you think having actors play their characters across movies and video games is a good idea? Let me know in the comments or hit me up on Twitter @Cade_Onder.

The DC Universe has officially found its new Man of Steel. On Tuesday, DC Studios confirmed that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will lead Superman: Legacy, a new live-action film set to be written and directed by co-CEO James Gunn. Corenswet, whose filmography includes Pearl and The Politician, will portray Clark Kent / Superman. Brosnahan, who has appeared on The Marvelous Ms. Maisel and House of Cards, has been cast as Lois Lane. Earlier this month, Corenswet and Brosnahan were reported to be on the shortlist for their respective roles, alongside Nicholas Hoult and Tom Brittney as contenders for Superman, and Emma Mackey and Phoebe Dyvenor as contenders for Lois Lane. The news of their casting was subsequently confirmed in a tweet by Gunn, who responded to the news with "Accurate! (They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people)."

"Now that we've kind of done a lot of auditions, we're narrowing it down," Gunn explained in a recent appearance on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. "We're not done yet. By the way -- there's a lot of stories out there about who we're auditioning and all these screen tests. I'm just saying it's not all true, that's for sure. There's things in there that are completely false, but I I can't go out there and say 'Oh this isn't true, and this isn't true' without going through everything. And by the way, it's not the audience's -- at this point, I don't think it's the business of anyone who is screen testing for a role. That is a very private thing. Journalists have to do what they have to do. That's their job. They're trying to get hits. They find out some things from agencies, but here's the problem -- is that they find out some things from agencies that might be true. They find out other things from agencies, which are agencies pushing their clients and trying to pump it up, like 'I think my client is testing!' There's a lot of nonsense that comes out of it, and that's difficult, because there's people out there that are supposedly testing that aren't, and that must be difficult for them as people. And there's other people that might be testing... and I think it's a private thing between me and them."

Accurate! (They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people). https://t.co/1FtwYIDeYj

-- James Gunn (@JamesGunn) June 27, 2023

What Is Superman: Legacy About?

Per DC Studios, Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

What Is on the DC Universe Slate?

As Gunn and his DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran revealed earlier this year, the initial DC Studios slate for "Gods and Monsters" will include movies for Superman: Legacy, The Brave and the Bold, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing, and The Authority. It will include the HBO Max television shows Waller, Booster Gold, Lanterns, Paradise Lost, and an animated Creature Commandos series.

"We're honored to be the stewards of these DC characters we've loved since we were children," Gunn and Safran said in a statement when their roles were first announced. "We look forward to collaborating with the most talented writers, directors, and actors in the world to create an integrated, multilayered universe that still allows for the individual expression of the artists involved. Our commitment to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, and the rest of the DC stable of characters is only equaled by our commitment to the wonder of human possibility these characters represent. We're excited to invigorate the theatrical experience around the world as we tell some of the biggest, most beautiful, and grandest stories ever told."

What do you think of the cast of Superman: Legacy? How do you feel about Corenswet and Brosnahan landing the roles? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Superman: Legacy is set to debut exclusively in theaters on July 11, 2025.

The Flash is now projected for a $300 million worldwide box office total, making it the most disastrous run yet for a major DC movie blockbuster release. The Flash is estimated to have cost Warner Bros. (Discovery) over $200 million to make and market, with an estimated finish line of $650 million to turn a profit for the studio. Well, as you can see, the current projections for the film are well below that, and it looks like The Flash will be a major loss to the studio and another major blow to the DC brand.

This latest set of projections solidifies what was already looking to be a disastrous turn for The Flash. The second-week drop-off for the film was more like a nose-dive (70% decline) - after what was already a seriously disappointing opening weekend ($55M). The upcoming weeks will see Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny luring in the fans from The Flash's demographics, with Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning on deck shortly to finish off any hope The Flash has in theaters.

Reasons for why The Flash failed so badly have been the topic du jour in the Blogosphere. Fans and critics alike have no shortage of options for scapegoats: the changing leadership at Warner Bros. (Discovery); the controversy surrounding Flash star Ezra Miller and the effect on PR and marketing it had; the cul-de-sac nature of the current DCEU franchise before James Gunn's DC Studios reboot; the lack of Zack Snyder, and of course the weirdly unfinished CGI visual effects. There's also the fact that The Flash (and other films) were released in the most crowded blockbuster release window in years, and the post-COVID theatrical market simply isn't the same.

As the report in Forbes notes, The Flash may be indicative of the larger erosion of the DCEU brand. Wonder Woman (2017) is the only DCEU movie to earn more than $400 million at the domestic box office, with even the franchise's biggest worldwide hits (Aquaman, Batman v Superman, Suicide Squad) coming up short in the US. The fact that The Flash could pull so many different eras of DC movies together (including Michael Keaton's Batman and Snyder's Man of Steel and Batman v Superman films) and overcome controversy to secure a high audience score (84%), but still couldn't make a sizeable profit?

Let's just say Gunn and DC Studios have a proper challenge when it comes to selling a whole new vision of a DC movie universe.

Speaking with ComicBook.com ahead of the debut of her new series The Interrogation Room, award-winning actress Vivica A. Fox, who played Miss B. Haven in 1998's Batman and Robin, was shocked to learn that her onetime co-star had returned to their ironic role. For those who missed it, The Flash featured a brief cameo by George Clooney, returning to the role of Bruce Wayne for the first time in 25 years and in spite of his numerous tongue-in-cheek (or not?) apologies for Batman & Robin, a movie he says almost killed the Dark Knight's film franchise.

After admitting nobody had yet told her about Clooney's cameo, Fox asked for a play-by-play. Describing Clooney's Batman as "the one that people didn't like so much, believe it or not," she praised his work ethic and said she felt bad for the way the movie has been treated over the years.

"It's sad, because he tried! He did a good job," Fox said of Clooney's performance. "I don't know, maybe just toward the end, they were tired of the franchise. But I had a great time filming it with him and Arnold. It was awesome."

In fairness, Clooney is rarely singled out as the problem with Batman and Robin. That dubious honor goes to Akiva Goldsmith's script, Joel Schumacher's directing, and the decision to bring Chris O'Donnell, who was about thirty at the time, back to play the role of Batman's teen sidekick.

Plus, whatever the heck they did to Bane. That was pretty unforgivable.

Looking back on the movie, Fox said that while she's sorry it didn't resonate better with audiences, she has continued to sign dozens of photos of her Batman and Robin character over the years as fans approach her with 8x10s at the ready.

"I think that was the most popular aspect of the movie -- they liked my costume, and Uma's," Fox joked.

Each episode of The Interrogation Room Hosted by Vivica A. Fox opens the interrogation room door to a different crime, beginning with the heartbreaking disappearance of an 8-year-old California girl and the helpful neighbor who may just be responsible for her murder. In the following episodes, police uncover the truth about the fatal shooting of teen Jordan Davis, outsmart a hardened criminal after a Florida mother is cut down by an axe murderer, get a confession from a diabolical woman who poisoned multiple family members with the help of her daughter and more.

For more information on The Interrogation Room Hosted by Vivica A. Fox, and to learn where to stream the new series, please visit the series' official website.

After spending all season trying to avoid being captured -- and trying to clear their names -- the Gotham Knights found themselves in their worst-case scenario last week when the Court of Owls got the upper hand. Thanks to Rebecca March's machinations, the Knights were framed for the murder of Lincoln March as well as numerous other important members of Gotham's elite after she had her freshly resurrected Talons slaughter the Court. Now, the heroes are right where she wants them behind bars at the GCPD and she's dispatched her Talons to finish the job. The CW has given ComicBook.com an exclusive clip from this week's episode of Gotham Knights, "City of Owls" and in the video above you can see that it's a gruesome attack -- but the Knights aren't going down without a fight.

In the clip, multiple Talons descend upon the GCPD, and while that's a bit of a surprise to the still-behind-bars heroes, they aren't entirely dissuaded. They inform the commissioner that they need weapons, particularly those confiscated from the Batcave, if they have any hope of taking the Talons on before Turner informs the commissioner that they know they can do it because they've done it before -- they're the Gotham Knights. You can also check out the official episode synopsis below.

UNLEASHING THE DARK SIDE -- Faced with their most dangerous rescue yet, the Gotham Knights realize that trusting each other may be the only way to save themselves and the city of Gotham. Meanwhile, Harvey (Misha Collins) is faced with an impossible decision that could have devastating consequences. Oscar Morgan, Olivia Rose Keegan, Navia Robinson, Fallon Smythe, Tyler DiChiara, Anna Lore and Rahart Adams also star. Jeffrey Hunt directed the episode written by Chad Fiveash & James Stoteraux.

Gotham Knights Cancelled After One Season

Unfortunately, while this week's episode is poised to be an explosive one, it will also stand as the last for Gotham Knights. Earlier this month, The CW cancelled Gotham Knights after just one season and shortly after that announcement, series showrunners James Stoteraux and Chad Fiveash took to social media to let fans know that the series was also unable to find a home at another network or streamer despite the best efforts of the studio.

"Thank you for all the kind words and heartfelt support. Since many of you have been asking about the possibility of Gotham Knights finding a new home, we wanted to let you know that, over the last few months, our producing partners at Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Discovery had been working extremely hard to get the show picked up or possibly even moved to a new network," the statement reads. "There is a great deal of love and support for Gotham Knights at the studio, and at The CW as well. Unfortunately, despite all their efforts, The CW wasn't able to renew the show, and the studio wasn't able to find a new home for it. We can assure you all that it wasn't for a lack of trying or a lack of enthusiasm. Even in a time of severe belt-tightening, the studio spent money and resources in the hope of continuing the show. And though they ultimately weren't successful, their efforts deserve our gratitude."

Misha Collins Also Spoke about Gotham Knights' Cancellation

Harvey Dent actor Misha Collins also recently broke his silence about the series cancellation, thanking fans for their support while expressing disappointment about not getting to fully explore his character's "villain arc".

"Just got back on the grid after unplugging for a week to hear the news that #CWGothamKnights was cancelled by @TheCW and won't be able to find a new home," Collins wrote on Twitter. "I'm in credibly bummed, and selfishly disappointed to not be able to fully explore my 'villain arc,' but I'm proud of the show we made and so grateful to have been able to work with such a smart, caring, good group of people."

"I'm especially proud that our story about fighting the good fight also gave us opportunities to tell diverse and inclusive stories," he continued. "We need more of that on screen, and while this story may not be going forward, I really believe it helped open that door a little wider for more characters from all backgrounds to shine. Thank you, #BatBrats, for your full-throated support. The show may be ending, but I know this community will keep the light shining against the darkness in the real world. Onward!"

Gotham Knights airs Tuesdays at 9/7c on The CW. "Night of the Owls" airs June 27th.

DC's comic canon has become a beloved and storied part of our popular culture, both on the page and on the big screen. With a new era of the franchise's storytelling on the way under DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran, the company is also finding a way to look back at its history. On Tuesday, Warner Bros. announced that the upcoming documentary series Superpowered: The DC Story will be released exclusively on Max on Thursday, July 20th. Originally announced to be in the works in 2021, the three-part documentary will chronicle DC's past on the page and screen. It is directed by Leslie Iwerks (100 Years of Warner Bros., The Imagineering Story) and Mark Catalena (Johnny Carson: King of Late Night, Inventing LA: The Chandlers and Their Times).

Superpowered: The DC Story will feature over 60 new and archival interviews from people tied to DC, including Melissa Benoist, Greg Berlanti, Tim Burton, Mike Carlin, Lynda Carter, Henry Cavill, Kaley Cuoco, Gal Gadot, James Gunn, Patty Jenkins, Dwayne Johnson, Michael Keaton, Regina King, Zo? Kravitz, Jim Lee, Zachary Levi, Damon Lindelof, Tom Mankiewicz, Jason Momoa, Christopher Nolan, Robert Pattinson, Christopher Reeve, John Ridley, Margot Robbie, Bruce Timm, Michael E. Uslan and Mark Waid.

What Is Superpowered: The DC Story About?

Narrated by Rosario Dawson, SUPERPOWERED: THE DC STORY takes an unprecedented look at the enduring and influential legacy of DC, allowing fans to rediscover the universe of characters, as well as the iconic comic book company's origins, its evolution and its nearly nine-decade cultural impact across every artistic medium. Featuring a wealth of interviews with the industry's most prolific creators and the actors who bring their iconic characters from the page to the screen, SUPERPOWERED: THE DC STORY reminds us that at the heart of DC are the comics - the four-color fantasies that forever spark the imagination and instill hope.

• EPISODE 1: THE HERO'S JOURNEY
  For over 85 years, DC has been home to a universe of iconic characters and unparalleled storytelling, but its origins began with the brilliant minds who created a Super Hero trinity: Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. From survival to revival, DC navigates the birth of the sidekick, parental concerns after WWII, and a corporate takeover amid a struggle to stay current.
  
• EPISODE 2: COMING OF AGE
  During a period of declining comic book sales, a bold move resets DC's entire universe, as the company decides to also take a gamble on a new Superman movie. While rivals begin to address pressing social issues, a determined DC introduces their first Black Super Hero and breaks story boundaries under their new imprint, Vertigo Comics, with the hopes of maturing comic books into an everlasting adult art form.
  
• EPISODE 3: A BETTER TOMORROW
  Tired of being left out of the conversation, a group of diverse creators form Milestone Media to give voice to marginalized characters and stories born out of their own experiences. After more than eight decades of history, DC visionaries look toward a future that is representative of all in their ever-expanding universe.

As mentioned above, Superpowered: The DC Story will debut exclusively on Max on Thursday, July 20th.

Batman: The Brave and The Bold #2 provides readers with the second chapter of three different stories and a new standalone contribution from cartoonist Jo?lle Jones.

"Batman: The Winning Card" (Part Two)

It's no mystery why "The Winning Card" leads this anthology line up given the tremendous success of writer Tom King and artist Mitch Gerads on prestige DC projects like Mister Miracle and Strange Adventures; it harkens back to the heights of King's Batman run, which was always at its best when maintaining its distance from current continuity and crossovers. The second chapter doubles down on the gothic atmosphere of the first installment as it details Batman's first hunt for The Joker before he understands his quarry as something unique.

The text panels, made to appear like intertitles in a black and white film, provide a distinct sense of pacing and tension whenever Joker is present. They extend the smallest action beats, whether that consists of a clock counting down to midnight, or the slow swipes and stabs of Joker with a blade by interjecting with black humor. There are considered layers of darkness that make the psychopathic violence displayed throughout "The Winning Card" even more unsettling. What's more is Gerads' ability to shift the reader's perspective by warping his own art. Readers are able to watch a bloody spectacle unfold as Jim Gordon fades into unconsciousness or peer in on Joker's version of a surgery room in pages that will leave them wincing.

Joker is portrayed as a force of nature in "The Winning Card" and a careful attention to detail combined with operatic portrayals of urban crime make for a potent combination. Although it's presented as a "Year One" tale, this addition already has the feel of an evergreen recommendation.

"Stormwatch: Down with the Kings" (Part Two)

After introducing the members and laying the ground for this new iteration of Stormwatch in the first part of "Down with the Kings," part two delves into the team dynamics and delivers some chaos that makes the story feel much more like Stormwatch. Given that Ravager is the most recognizable member of the current crew, time spent ashore and at sea watching the various shadow agents bicker and relax is a welcome change of pace. It serves to frame an action sequence in the second half that carries serious stakes despite its limited scope. Figures like Peacekeeper-01 aren't presented as heroic, but are instead treated as fallible, but ultimately human. So when amoral commands are dispatched, the tone functions like that of a black ops thriller.

Artist Jeff Spokes presents the crew and their obviously supernatural antagonists in a style that carries plenty of mainstream superhero affectations. Yet small moments, like Mr. Bones exhaling the smoke from his cigarette, are undeniably cool and play up the odd intersection of spy and superhero genres. The addition of three absurd combatants is handled well as their designs are instantly recognizable and each shift in perspective during a complex combat sequence plays upon causal dynamics. There's never a moment of doubt about what is happening or why it is, despite the mysteries underlying this plot, and resulting in the most welcoming invitation to read Stormwatch since before the New 52.

"Superman: Order of the Black Lamp" (Part Two)

"Order of the Black Lamp" continues to play upon a sci-fi mystery containing elements of potential time travel, mass memory manipulation, and a lot of mad science villains cast in Silver Age Style. These are all elements writer Christopher Cantwell has addressed before in excellent fashion, but what's most impressive here is how they are allowed to fall into the background so that Superman's exploration of them can take center stage.

Artist Javier Rodr?guez's presentation of a secret mountain stronghold and Superman's passage through its various trials and tribulations is nothing short of outstanding. After establishing the scene, subsequent moments of action are provided with impactful splash panels and impressive designs, especially one for an oversized automaton. As the setting becomes more claustrophobic, the pages follow suit and the final few present some of this week's most impressive layouts. They heighten the pacing of Superman's furious race towards the truth and construct a sequence in which readers can follow Superman's movement and the threat posed to him simply in color. Rereading this comparably shorter installment in The Brave and The Bold proves to be every bit as rewarding, especially with a cliffhanger that promises a satisfying conclusion next month.

"All Things Considered"

The 8-page story at the end of The Brave and The Bold #2 doesn't have the same space to develop plot or character and opts, instead, to strike a familiar chord in Batman stories that showcases artist Jo?lle Jones' approach to the material. Batman, upon returning from a recent adventure, is left to mend his own injuries in the Batcave and is soon overwhelmed by memories of similar past events.

The resulting collages and a particularly impressive spread provide readers space to pore over dozens of figures and moments pulled from Batman history. Jones presents them in a fashion that simultaneously moves through different moods, allowing for melancholy to seep in after violence, and develop a sense of Bruce's state of mind. That also sets up a final page that, while it presents a familiar beat in Batman comics, is bound to still tug at readers heartstrings in a fine art-forward denouement to this issue.

Despite the general assessment of anthologies, Batman: The Brave and The Bold #2 makes a strong case for being the essential collection of current DC Comics fare as it delivers four installments that are best summarized as: All killer, no filler. Reviewing the four installments of this issue, readers will not find a single one lacking in talent or merit. The creators and characters presented are among the most promising under DC Comics' umbrella today, even the weirdos operating as Stormwatch. And each story presents those characters in a style and narrative capable of sustaining a comic unto itself. Rather than seeking out the gems, readers are left with a collection of modern comics where so many new entries seems like an embarrassment of riches.

Published by DC Comics

On June 27, 2023

Written by Tom King, Ed Brisson, Christopher Cantwell, and Jo?lle Jones

Art by Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Javier Rodr?guez, and Jo?lle Jones

Colors by Mitch Gerads, Jeff Spokes, Javier Rodr?guez, and Jo?lle Jones

Letters by Clayton Cowles, Saida Temofonte, Simon Bowland, and Steve Wands

Cover by Simone Di Meo

The Hollywood Walk of Fame has released their "Class of 2024," a group of pop culture icons whose names will be added to the Los Angeles streets in the coming year. Among those to be honored in 2024 are Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studios honcho Kevin Feige, and Wonder Woman stars Gal Gadot and Chris Pine. The Walk of Fame is a decades-old institution in Hollywood, giving everyone form actors and musicians to athletes and more general "pop culture icons" with a permanent place in the city.

In addition to the superhero icons, Illumination's Chris Meledandri will be honored in the coming year, along with Christina Ricci, Michelle Yeoh, and Maggie Gyllenhaal on the film side. Recognized for their contributions to television will be Ken Jeong (Community), Eugene Levy (Schitt's Creek), Kerry Washington (Scandal), Michael Schur (Parks and Recreation), and more.

These honorees were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held on June 16, 2023 and ratified by the Hollywood Chamber's Board of Directors on June 21, 2023. Steve Nissen, President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and Ellen K, Chair of the Walk of Fame Selection Panel and Radio personality, announced the new honorees on the Walk of Fame's website on Monday.

"The Selection Committee which is made up of fellow Walk of Famers, carefully hand-picks a group of honorees each year that represent various genres of the entertainment world," said Chair and Walk of Famer Ellen K, "The Committee did an amazing job choosing these very talented people. We can't wait to see each honoree's reaction as they realize that they are becoming a part of Hollywood's history with the unveiling of their star on the world's most famous walkway!" Ellen K added.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2024 are:

• In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Chadwick Boseman (posthumous), Kevin Feige, Gal Gadot, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Chris Meledandri, Chris Pine, Christina Ricci, and Michelle Yeoh
• In the category of TELEVISION: Ken Jeong, Eugene Levy, Mario Lopez, Jim Nantz, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michael Schur, Kerry Washington, and Ra?l De Molina and Lili Estefan, Co-Hosts of the television show, "El Gordo y La Flaca" (double ceremony)
• In the category of RECORDING: Glen Ballard, Toni Braxton, Def Leppard, Charles Fox, Sammy Hagar, Brandy Norwood, Darius Rucker, Gwen Stefani, and Andre 'Dr. Dre' Young
• In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Jane Krakowski and Otis Redding (posthumous)
• In the category of RADIO: Angie Martinez
• In the category of Sports Entertainment: Billie Jean King and Carl Weathers

Dates have not been scheduled for these star ceremonies, which will happen separately except where noted above. Recipients have two years to schedule star ceremonies from the date of selection, and upcoming star ceremonies are usually announced ten days prior to dedication on the official website.

As DC Studios' The Flash continues its theatrical release, Warner Bros. has unveiled its latest project starring the Scarlet Speedster. Monday, the studio announced The Flash: Escape the Midnight Circus, a scripted audio drama starring Max Greenfield (New Girl) in the title role. Set to be a six-part podcast with episodes ranging from 12-minutes to just over 20, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment describes the podcast as a "companion piece" to the film currently in theaters, though it's unclear if that means it's in the same canon of the film or not.

The first two parts of the podcast will be released on Monday, July 10th exclusively on Apple Podcasts, with the remaining episodes dropping weekly on each subsequent Monday. The studios says the first four episodes will be exclusive to Apple Podcasts "for a limited time" before branching out to other podcast providers.

A full synopsis for the project can be found below.

Barry Allen is at the height of his powers and fame, firmly ensconced as Central City's favorite Super Hero - but when being The Flash forces him to let Iris down one time too many, she decides to call it quits. Undeterred, Barry figures he can use the Speed Force to go back in time and set things right. But something goes wrong, Barry tumbles into a new dimension, finding himself in a small bedroom with Captain Cold, his powers gone. Cold tells Barry that he's an unwitting participant in a televised tournament, THE MIDNIGHT CIRCUS, which pits humans, superheroes and rogues against one another in life-or-death games of chance. Survive the competition and Barry earns his freedom, recreate the conditions of his original transformation, and return to his own timeline. But to do so, he'll have to rely solely on his wits. And if that wasn't hard enough, he soon finds himself facing his toughest opponent yet: Iris West.

All six episodes will also be included with The Flash on Digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray whenever it's released on physical home media. Exact dates for digital and physical releases has yet to be confirmed, though some reports suggest a physical release the first or second week of September.

Superman & Lois and Gotham Knights will conclude their seasons Tuesday night on The CW, but for fans who have been waiting to binge the latest installments of both DC inspired series from start to finish, they won't have to wait too much longer. Max recently revealed its upcoming July content slate and both Season 3 of Superman & Lois and the first season of Gotham Knights are set to arrive on the streaming platform on July 28th,

For Superman & Lois fans, this will provide an opportunity to go back over the season and not only watch as Clark Kent/Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch) deal with the threat that is Bruno Mannheim (Chad Coleman) but how that conflict set up for the arrival of Lex Luthor (Michael Cudlitz), who is poised to be the Big Bad of Season 4 of the series. Tuesday's season 3 finale will see Lex, who recently was released from prison, make his big move against Superman and Lois. You can check out the synopsis below.

SEASON FINALE - All of Smallville comes together to view a meteor shower, Lex Luthor (guest star Michael Cudlitz "The Walking Dead") makes his move. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing.

As for Gotham Knights, unfortunately that series was not renewed for a Season 2. That means when fans go to stream it on Max, they will be watching the complete series as the series also was unable to find a new home after The CW decided not to renew. Tuesday's season (and series) finale will see the Knights in the fight for their lives as Rebecca March's newly resurrected Talons go to the GCPD to kill them. You can check out the episode synopsis below.

UNLEASHING THE DARK SIDE -- Faced with their most dangerous rescue yet, the Gotham Knights realize that trusting each other may be the only way to save themselves and the city of Gotham. Meanwhile, Harvey (Misha Collins) is faced with an impossible decision that could have devastating consequences. Oscar Morgan, Olivia Rose Keegan, Navia Robinson, Fallon Smythe, Tyler DiChiara, Anna Lore and Rahart Adams also star. Jeffrey Hunt directed the episode written by Chad Fiveash & James Stoteraux.

What is Gotham Knights about?

In Gotham Knights, in the wake of Bruce Wayne's murder, his rebellious adopted son forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman's enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader. And as the city's most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names. But in a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it's ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviors. The series will star Oscar Morgan as Turner Hayes, Anna Lore as Stephanie Brown, Olivia Rose Keegan as Duela Dent, Navia Robinson as Carrie Kelley, Fallon Smythe as Harper Row, and Tyler DiChiara as Cullen Row.

Gotham Knights was be produced by Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions, as is the case with the other DC series on The CW. Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux, and Natalie Abrams wrote the script while Fiveash and Stoteraux will executive produce with Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David Madden of Berlanti Productions. Abrams served as a co-executive producer. Fiveash and Stoteraux currently served as executive producers on Batwoman and have credits on Gotham, Krypton, and The Vampire Diaries. Abrams has written for Batwoman, Supergirl, and All American on The CW.

What is Season 3 of Superman & Lois About?

Here's how The CW describes Season 3 of Superman & Lois: "Season three of SUPERMAN & LOIS opens weeks after Superman's blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) are now working at the Smallville Gazette together and enjoying small town life. But the Kents' romantic bliss only shines a light on how isolating "the secret" can be, as Chrissy (Sofia Hasmik) struggles to balance a new love interest and her friendship with Lois. However, Lois' own work-life balance is put to the test when an undercover assignment reveals a deadly foe that promises to change the Kent family forever. Superman would move heaven and earth for his family, but with a villain this merciless, even that might not be enough."

"Meanwhile, the Kent boys find themselves being pulled in opposite directions as Jordan (Alex Garfin) discovers what a superhero-identity really means and Jonathan (Michael Bishop) searches for purpose beyond the football field. Amid all this upheaval, John Henry (Wol? Parks) is haunted by his doppelg?nger's past, leading to dangerous consequences for him and Natalie (Tayler Buck). Lana Lang (Emmanuelle Chriqui) and Kyle (Erik Valdez) redefine their family post-separation, while Sarah (Inde Navarrette) explores what the future holds for her and Jordan now that she knows the truth about his powers. Having learned the hard way that no one else can be trusted to work with Superman, General Samuel Lane (Dylan Walsh) reclaims his post at the Department of Defense, only to face his own conflict in working with his grandson, Jordan."

James Gunn and Peter Safran are now in charge of DC Studios, working with Warner Bros. Discovery to craft a new universe of movies and Max-exclusive television shows. The first film project on that arsenal will be Superman: Legacy, a new movie written and directed by Gunn himself, which has been at the center of a lot of casting speculation as of late. A new report from The Hollywood Reporter, which breaks down the latest updates surrounding Legacy's screen tests for Clark Kent / Superman and Lois Lane, adds another angle to that speculation in a fun way. According to their reporting, Superman: Legacy will partially concern "Superman joining a world in which superheroes already exist."

After existing rumors that Mr. Terrific and even members of The Authority could appear in Legacy, and knowledge that characters like Peacemaker and Blue Beetle will be folded into the new universe, this detail should not be too surprising. Still, the debate over Superman's place in the timeline of superheroes has endured for years, and has even popped up on the Internet in recent days. While Superman's debut in 1938's Action Comics #1 essentially kickstarted modern superhero storytelling, other interpretations have not regarded him to be DC's "first superhero." Over the years, the sliding scale timeline of DC canon has placed everyone from the Justice Society of America to Etrigan the Demon to Jonah Hex as having operated before Superman hit the scene.

What Is on the DC Universe Slate?

As Gunn and Safran revealed earlier this year, the initial DC Studios slate for "Gods and Monsters" will include movies for Superman: Legacy, The Brave and the Bold, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing, and The Authority. It will include the HBO Max television shows Waller, Booster Gold, Lanterns, Paradise Lost, and an animated Creature Commandos series.

"We're honored to be the stewards of these DC characters we've loved since we were children," Gunn and Safran said in a statement when their roles were first announced. "We look forward to collaborating with the most talented writers, directors, and actors in the world to create an integrated, multilayered universe that still allows for the individual expression of the artists involved. Our commitment to Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Harley Quinn, and the rest of the DC stable of characters is only equaled by our commitment to the wonder of human possibility these characters represent. We're excited to invigorate the theatrical experience around the world as we tell some of the biggest, most beautiful, and grandest stories ever told."

What Is Superman: Legacy About?

Per DC Studios, Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

What do you think of the latest report surrounding Superman: Legacy? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Superman: Legacy is set to debut exclusively in theaters on July 11, 2025.

With Superman: Legacy being the first film in James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe, there is understandably a lot of hype and anticipation, especially when it comes to who will be cast in the beloved and iconic roles that round out Superman's world and beyond. In recent weeks, that excitement has grown as the film's reported shortlist has included actors such as Nicholas Hoult, Tom Brittney, and David Corenswet in contention for Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan, Phoebe Dynevor, and Emma Mackey for Lois Lane. But there are more characters in Superman's world than just Lois and Clark and casting for the film will include other familiar characters as well -- and according to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, there's a shortlist for Lex Luthor and it includes Alexander and Bill Skarsgard.

Per the report, once decisions on who will play Clark Kent and Lois Lane are made, Gunn will start the next wave of casting. Among those being considered for Lex Luthor are Alexander and Bill Skarsgard. Hoult has previously been reported to have initially wanted to play Luthor before trying to go for Superman and it's not clear if he would put himself in the running for the Lex Luthor role should he not be chosen for Superman. The report also noted that the film will also be casting other heroes, including members of The Authority.

Superman: Legacy Report Also Updates Lois and Clark Screen Tests

The new report also offered an update on the screen tests for Lois and Clark, indicating that a first round of screen tests took place on Saturday, June 17th with actors set up in "predetermined pairs" for several scenes. The pairings were Hoult and Brosnahan, Brittney and Dynevor, and Corenswet and Mackey with the scenes in question involving Superman in his civilian identity as Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent. On the next day, Sunday, June 18th, a second series of screen tests were held, with Hoult, Brittney, and Corenswet in costume as Superman. Mackey reportedly portrayed Lois in all of these screen tests, but the report stresses that she might not be the frontrunner for the role. A casting decision could arrive as early as this week.

What Do We Know About Superman: Legacy?

Per DC Studios, Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

"Now that we've kind of done a lot of auditions, we're narrowing it down," Gunn explained in a recent appearance on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. "We're not done yet. By the way -- there's a lot of stories out there about who we're auditioning and all these screen tests. I'm just saying it's not all true, that's for sure. There's things in there that are completely false, but I can't go out there and say 'Oh this isn't true, and this isn't true' without going through everything. And by the way, it's not the audience's -- at this point, I don't think it's the business of anyone who is screen testing for a role. That is a very private thing. Journalists have to do what they have to do. That's their job. They're trying to get hits. They find out some things from agencies, but here's the problem -- is that they find out some things from agencies that might be true. They find out other things from agencies, which are agencies pushing their clients and trying to pump it up, like 'I think my client is testing!' There's a lot of nonsense that comes out of it, and that's difficult, because there's people out there that are supposedly testing that aren't, and that must be difficult for them as people. And there's other people that might be testing... and I think it's a private thing between me and them."

What do you think about the idea of Alexander or Bill Skarsgard as Lex Luthor? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.

Superman: Legacy is set to debut exclusively in theaters on July 11, 2025.

During last week's Nintendo Direct, Batman: Arkham Trilogy was revealed for Nintendo Switch. This marks the first time that Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight have been made available on the system, and a lot of Nintendo fans are understandably excited. Unfortunately for Switch fans that prefer physical games, the physical release will only contain Arkham Asylum on cartridge; players will have to download Arkham City and Arkham Knight. Warner Bros. Games revealed as such in a FAQ posted to the company's website.

"Batman: Arkham Asylum will be included on the Batman: Arkham Trilogy game cartridge. Batman: Arkham City and Batman: Arkham Knight will require an online connection to download and install both titles when the Batman: Arkham Trilogy cartridge is inserted into the Nintendo Switch console. All three games will then be playable as long as the cartridge is inserted into the Nintendo Switch console," the FAQ reads.

The news is certain to disappoint some Switch collectors! Over the last six years, the Nintendo Switch has found a passionate audience of physical game collectors, and they prefer to have the games playable on cartridge whenever possible. In the case of Arkham Trilogy, it's likely that the three games were much too big to all fit on one cartridge, but it's still a bit disappointing.

Arkham Trilogy marks the first time that Arkham Asylum and Arkham Knight have been made available on any Nintendo console. Arkham City was previously released on Wii U, and actually featured some enhanced features that took advantage of the system's GamePad controller. After all these years, Switch fans will finally have an opportunity to enjoy all three of Rocksteady's Arkham games in one collection, and that's definitely cause for celebration. It would be a lot more exciting if all three were featured on one cartridge, but hopefully Batman fans will be happy just to have them available on the system in some form.

Are you looking forward to Batman: Arkham Trilogy on Nintendo Switch? How do you feel about the game's physical release? Let us know in the comments or share your thoughts directly on Twitter at @Marcdachamp to talk all things gaming!

There is definitely a lot of hype surrounding Superman: Legacy, the first film that will be a part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC Universe. Legacy is set to star a new set of actors in some iconic DC roles, and even the prospect of the film's reported shortlist has gotten fans excited, with news that Nicholas Hoult, Tom Brittney, and David Corenswet are in contention for Clark Kent / Superman, while Rachel Brosnahan, Phoebe Dynevor, and Emma Mackey are in talks for Lois Lane. It had been reported earlier this month that the six actors would soon be screen testing for the role -- and a new article from The Hollywood Reporter is diving into what that entailed.

According to their report, the first round of screen tests occurred on Saturday, June 17th, and coupled up the Superman and Lois options in "predetermined pairs," so they could film "several scenes" together. These pairings were Hoult and Brosnahan, Brittney and Dynevor, and Corenswet and Mackey, and the scenes in question involved Superman in his civilian identity as Daily Planet reporter Clark Kent. On the next day, Sunday, June 18th, a second series of screen tests were held, with Hoult, Brittney, and Corenswet in costume as Superman. Mackey reportedly portrayed Lois in all of these screen tests, but the report stresses that she might not be the frontrunner for the role. Gunn has reportedly already shown Warner Bros. Discovery executives cuts of the screen tests, and a casting decision could arrive as early as this week.

What Is Superman: Legacy About?

Per DC Studios, Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

"Now that we've kind of done a lot of auditions, we're narrowing it down," Gunn explained in a recent appearance on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. "We're not done yet. By the way -- there's a lot of stories out there about who we're auditioning and all these screen tests. I'm just saying it's not all true, that's for sure. There's things in there that are completely false, but I I can't go out there and say 'Oh this isn't true, and this isn't true' without going through everything. And by the way, it's not the audience's -- at this point, I don't think it's the business of anyone who is screen testing for a role. That is a very private thing. Journalists have to do what they have to do. That's their job. They're trying to get hits. They find out some things from agencies, but here's the problem -- is that they find out some things from agencies that might be true. They find out other things from agencies, which are agencies pushing their clients and trying to pump it up, like 'I think my client is testing!' There's a lot of nonsense that comes out of it, and that's difficult, because there's people out there that are supposedly testing that aren't, and that must be difficult for them as people. And there's other people that might be testing... and I think it's a private thing between me and them."

What do you think of the latest report surrounding Superman: Legacy? Who do you want to see cast as the film's version of Superman and Lois Lane? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Superman: Legacy is set to debut exclusively in theaters on July 11, 2025.

SEASON FINALE - All of Smallville comes together to view a meteor shower, Lex Luthor (guest star Michael Cudlitz "The Walking Dead") makes his move. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Brent Fletcher & Todd Helbing.

Season 3 of Superman & Lois is Set to End on a Cliffhanger

The CW president Brad Schwartz previously told TVLine that Season 3 of Superman & Lois is not only "great", but the episode will end on a cliffhanger -- something sounds a little bit ominous considering the LEx Luthor of it all.

"The ending this season is amazing," Schwartz said. "You've got some Lex Luthor in there... I don't want to give any spoilers, but the end of the season is great -- and it's got a bit of a cliffhanger."

Superman & Lois Will Return for Season 4

Earlier this month, The CW announced that Superman & Lois will return for Season 4, so any fan concerns about the series ending Season 3 on a cliffhanger should be eased but when the show does return for its fourth season, it might look just a bit different. It's been rewported that Season 4 of the fan favorite series will have just 10 episodes and, more than that, will see a major reduction in its series regular cast. It's been reported that seven cast members will not be returning: Dylan Walsh (Sam Lane), Emmanuelle Chiriqui (Lana Lang), Erik Valdez (Kyle Cushing), Inde Navarette (Sarah Cushing), Wole Parks (John Henry Irons), Tayler Buck (Natalie Irons), and Sofia Hasmik (Chrissy Beppo) have all reportedly been demoted. The goal is reportedly to have any of the cast members appear in the ten-episode fourth season in recurring or guest starring roles, depending on their availability.

Cudlitz, however, has been promoted to series regular for Season 4, presumably teasing that the next season of Superman & Lois will center around clashes between Lex and Superman.

Superman & Lois airs Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW. "What Kills You Only Makes You Stronger" airs June 27th.

The Justice League and RWBY worlds have collided with a special new crossover movie project that brought the heroes of both worlds together against the Grimm, and now even more fans will be able to check it out in action with Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One streaming with Max in the near future! Rooster Teeth has had some big projects for the RWBY franchise in the last few years as not only did the main animated series return for Volume 9, but it even had a full anime production that hit screens around the world last year.

But the biggest of the new RWBY projects announced was a special crossover planned with the super heroes of DC Comics fame. Warner Bros. Discovery teamed up with Rooster Teeth for Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen that released on Blu-ray and DVD earlier this Spring. Now even more fans will get the chance to check out the first part of this massive crossover between worlds as Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One will be streaming with Max beginning on July 24th as announced by Warner Bros. Discovery. You can check out the previously released trailer below:

How to Watch the Justice League x RWBY Crossover Event

Originally releasing on Blu-ray and DVD earlier this April, Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One sees the DC Comics heroes Superman, Batman and more suddenly appear in Remnant with whole new looks in store. Becoming teenagers in the process and needing to adapt to this new world, it's a new take on the classic DC Comics heroes. As for what to expect from the new movie (with a Part 2 now in the works for a release in the future), Warner Bros. Entertainment teases the story of Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One as such:

"Justice League x RWBY: Super Heroes & Huntsmen, Part One finds the Justice League facing off against a new horror: adolescence! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Cyborg, Green Lantern and Vixen are surprised to find that not only have they materialized on a strange world called Remnant, but they've also been transformed into teenagers. Meanwhile, the heroes of Remnant - Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang - find their world has been mysteriously altered. Can the combined forces of the Justice League and Team RWBY return Remnant to normal before a superpowered Grimm destroys everything they know?"

Will you be checking out the Justice League x RWBY crossover when it releases with Max next month? Let us know all of your thoughts about it in the comments! You can even reach out to me directly about all things animation and other cool stuff @Valdezology on Twitter!

The Flash had a pretty steep drop in its second weekend at the box office. The newest projections for the DC Comics feature have the movie at a 70% drop this weekend. Now, numbers for the Ezra Miller movie sit around $14-16 million. It's wild to see both Elemental and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse leapfrog a movie that so many had put their hopes into. But, things look a bit more dour when digging into these numbers. Black Adam, a movie that only DC defenders and Dwayne Johnson fans would say had a strong opening grossed about $83 million during its first week. The Flash came in under The Rock's movie at $72 million here in the United States.

If that wasn't enough of a comparison, there's more. Marvel fans and superhero critics alike were stunned to see Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania drop 69% in its second weekend. But, The Flash will come in with a bigger drop off in week 2. James Gunn and DC Studios have their work cut out for them in righting the ship as the DCU gets underway with Blue Beetle. DC Fans might have forgotten, but Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom is coming this year as well. That movie has a will-they-won't-they relationship with the remnants of the DCEU as well. So, The Flash might not be able to outrun this slow start.

Will The Flash's Supergirl Get Her Day In The Sun?

It's not all bad news for The Flash though as one element clearly stands out with the fans who've seen the movie so far. Supergirl actress Sasha Calle was a high point for people leaving the theater. With a Supergirl movie already announced by James Gunn with his new DCU slate, there's some hope she can keep wearing the Kryptonian costume and adventure onward with the new slate. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the hope still remains.

"I hope to continue playing Supergirl. I love her deeply! And I think that [The Flash] is really a runway to a bigger story for her," Calle told Entertainment Weekly. "We don't really get to experience a lot. I feel like this is a runway to a bigger story. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, by Tom King, is an incredible comic. I love it. I think it's so cool. So yeah, I would hope to continue. I hope to continue playing Supergirl for sure."

What Would Have Come Next For DC If The Flash Succeeded?

Perhaps most painfully for DC fans, there were plans to do a Batman Beyond movie if The Flash had performed up to expectations. But, unfortunately, it seems like that's not going to happen now. Kevin Smith talked about the information he heard on his podcast Fatman Beyond.

"I was hoping that it did better than it did because Michael Uslan's kid said that...if the movie did as well as The Batman -- The Batman opened at $130 million -- one of the next Batman movies they're going to make is Batman Beyond with Michael Keaton," Smith told his listeners. "So I was like, 'Oh, my God, now I hope this movie makes a lot of money.'"

What Happens In The Flash?

The Flash raced into theaters on June 16th, reshaping the DC Multiverse with the help of familiar faces and brand-new heroes. Barry Allen (Ezra Miller) ventures to the past to change history, resulting in massive repercussions for the future. Forced to team up with another version of Barry, the mysterious Kryptonian known as Supergirl (Sasha Calle), and the iconic Batman (Michael Keaton), the Scarlet Speedster is forced to reckon with his mistakes and save a doomed reality. The Flash is directed by Andy Muschietti, written by Christina Hodson from a story by Joby Harold, and produced by Barbara Muschietti.

Do you think The Flash can still win the weekend? Let us know down in the comments!

The ComicBook Nation crew breaks down the premiere of Marvel's Secret Invasion Disney+ series and get into the debate about the show's opening credits being made by AI.

They also discuss DC's The Flash movie's box office, and how it may have killed a Batman Beyond movie for Michael Keaton; a new expose cast doubt on the future of the Spider-Verse movies; comics get a spotlight as we discuss DC debuting Wonder Woman's daughter and Marvel bringing back the Ultimate Universe; AEW prepares for Forbidden Door, and Netflix continues the Monsterverse with the Skull Island anime series!

It's a thiccc one! Enjoy!

Secret Invasion Review

In ComicBook.com's official review of Secret Invasion, critic Adam Barnhardt says that Samuel L. Jackson and the rest of the cast elevate this series to a unique level of maturity for the Marvel Cinematic Universe - even if it's not all that exciting:

Secret Invasion is absolutely fine. Action is few and far between as the set pieces remain some of Marvel's smallest yet. Dialogue between friends and enemies alike is at the forefront of the show as it avoids falling into traditional Marvel rhythm. Unfortunately for the series, even though into doesn't fall into a traditional mold at the House of Ideas, the first two episodes are unable to stand out from any other action-adventure streaming today.

Rating: 3 out of 5

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DC fans got their first glimpse at Tom King and Daniel Sampere's upcoming Wonder Woman run in the just-released Wonder Woman #800, which also allowed fans to get to know Wonder Woman's daughter Trinity a bit before the run takes off later this year. Trinity will be a major factor in King's upcoming Wonder Woman run, but Diana is still front and center. Earlier this year King spoke to ComicBook Nation all about the new series, and during our conversation, he revealed his goal in exploring the character and what type of Wonder Woman book fans can expect.

"I kind of write two kinds of comics, if you follow my career. I write these kind of deconstruction kind of sad dude looking outside of window comics, which I love. Things like Mister. Miracle. Human Target. Vision. Which are deconstructions of super heroes where I'm sort of taking them apart, figuring out what makes them tick, and having fun at the same time. And then I've written things like Superman: Up In The Sky and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which are not that," King said.

"They deal with trauma. They're huge big stories, they're epic, and they have huge ups and downs, but the point of those stories is to say this character is almost perfect, is wonderful, and has such strength in them that comes from a legacy of being in all this media and having all these writers that my goal as a writer is to show you how awesome they are. And so that's what Wonder Woman is," King said.

"It's not a deconstruction. I'm not tearing her apart and seeing how sad I can make her," King said. "Even in a way I did to Batman. The point of this book is to show you how awesome Wonder Woman is. It is to show you a kick-ass warrior. It is to show you someone who fights for peace. It's to show you someone who is a rebel against the system, so that's all of it. This is to put the highlight on a character who doesn't need to be fixed. So that's the intention for the book."

King also wants to reaffirm Wonder Woman's place in the DC Trinity, as she is just as important and iconic as Superman and Batman. "Sometimes Wonder Woman can fall out of the trinity. I think people go to Batman and Superman first. She deserves to stand up there, because I remember my daughter dressing up as Wonder Woman for three years in a row, and what it meant for her to ask for a lasso and my wife ended up buying a rope and painting it. Like, I want her to be worthy of sort of that, of what my daughter sees in her, and that's my goal," King said.

You can get a glimpse at King's Wonder Woman run in Wonder Woman #800, which is in stores this week and introduces a first look at Wonder Woman's daughter Trinity. You can find the official description for Wonder Woman #1 below.

"After a mysterious Amazonian is accused of mass murder, Congress passes the Amazon Safety Act, barring all Amazons from U.S. soil. To carry out their plans, the government starts a task force, the Amazon Extradition Entity (A.X.E.), to remove those who don't comply, by any means necessary. Now, in her search for the truth behind the killing, Wonder Woman finds herself an outlaw in the world she once swore to protect! Writer Tom King (BATMAN, MISTER MIRACLE, SUPERGIRL: WOMAN OF TOMORROW) and superstar artist in the making Daniel Sampere (DARK CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS, ACTION COMICS) join forces for this action-packed relaunch and the beginning of what will undoubtedly become a groundbreaking run on the character."

Wonder Woman #1 hits comic stores on September 19th.

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