# 'It's not a name I would've guessed': A new DCU Batman casting rumor is spreading like wildfire across the internet — and it sounds so dubious, it could be true

> A new rumor about the DC Universe's (DCU) Batman is spreading onlineVarious insiders claim an unlikely name has been cast as the Dark KnightInterestingly, said actor almost won the race to play Superman James Gunn and…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/streaming/entertainment/a-surprise-actor-has-reportedly-been-cast-as-batman-in-james-gunn-and-peter-safrans-dc-universe-and-its-someone-who-almost-won-the-race-to-play-superman-ahead-of-david-corenswet?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a426101762ded9e95d8f226)
- **Published:** 2026-06-29
- **Category:** Apps
- **Tags:** #batman #name #actor #rumor #spreading #across #campea #casting
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