Warner Bros. Discovery CEO: ‘There’s Not Going To Be 4 Batmans’

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav expressed his confidence in newly appointed DC Studio heads James Gunn and producer Peter Safran.

In a wide-ranging conversation hosted by RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) Tuesday morning, Zaslav said that the pair are “coming close to the end” of finishing a bible for DC (an entertainment term for a document roadmap that outlines key characters and plot points).

Said Zaslav:

“I think over the next few years, you’re going to see a lot of growth and opportunity around DC, there’s not going to be four Batmans. And so part of our strategy is drive the hell out of DC, which James and Peter are going to do. I think they’ve thrilled the fans. I think they’re going to thrill you over a period of time.”

Safran emphasized that DC will focus on telling a single story much like Marvel Studios has done.

 “This was such a unique opportunity to tell one great overarching story”, said Safran, known for producing Shazam! and Aquaman. “One beautiful big story across film, television gaming, live-action, and animation.”

Meanwhile, Flash Film News is reporting that actor Michael Keaton’s screen time remains the same in The Flash, noting that the movie did not undergo significant changes and remains largely unchanged from the version shot in 2021.

This was a concern that reached a fever pitch following the cancellation of the Batgirl movie a few months ago.

The Flash stars Ezra Miller as the titular hero who by traveling through time to prevent the murder of his mother, unwittingly causes changes that result in the creation of a multiverse.

The Flash is scheduled to be released by Warner Bros. Pictures in the United States on June 23, 2023.