James Gunn Feedback On Dave Bautista As Brainiac & Rumored Shortlist For ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Villain
Has James Gunn already forged the villain of Man of Tomorrow? The DC Studios co-head commented on the rumor that Dave Bautista (together with others) is being thought of for the position of Brainiac.
The rumor mill has been completely bountiful the previous couple of weeks. Not less than, it has been for DC followers. Nearly each scooper below the solar has been revealing actors reportedly on the shortlist to play Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow. These stories lately got here to a head when one insider claimed that James Gunn had all however selected casting Dave Bautista because the upcoming villain.
But, as with virtually any rumor that appears too wild to be true, actuality has lastly come to test the expectations of followers. James Gunn took to Threads to handle the rumors that Dave Bautista could be taking over the position of Brainiac. The director debunks that the previous Guardians of the Galaxy star could be taking part in the villain, nor does he have any position in Man of Tomorrow.
“Oh boy. Let’s overlook a second I’ve by no means mentioned Brainiac was within the film,” Gunn wrote. “I freaking love [Dave Bautista] & I’ve many concepts for who he may play within the DCU. However he & I’ve by no means mentioned a task in Man of Tomorrow, nor have we mentioned it amongst ourselves at DC.”
Who Is Enjoying Brainiac In Man Of Tomorrow?
After all, this affirmation led many to invest {that a} completely different rumor should maintain the reality about who’s taking part in Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow. Nonetheless, James Gunn goes on to say that NOBODY who has been reported as a frontrunner to play the villain is definitely being thought of. This seemingly consists of viral names reminiscent of Sam Rockwell, Matt Smith, and Wallace Shawn – together with Dave Bautista.
“As well as, actually, NONE of the names, from the six or seven I’ve seen rumored for a task, have auditioned or been mentioned in any respect.”
With Man of Tomorrow filming subsequent 12 months and pre-production seemingly beginning up very early within the new 12 months, it’s virtually sure that James Gunn shall be making an official casting announcement for Man of Tomorrow sooner somewhat than later. Although with the rumor mill now scraped dry, it’ll be attention-grabbing to see who really takes on the position of Brainiac!
Man of Tomorrow flies into theaters July ninth, 2027. Keep tuned for the newest information concerning the way forward for the DC Universe!
