David C. Roberson and Jason Goss break down the latest DCU news, casting updates, rumors, and clarifications from DC Studios.<br /><br /><b>Bud Cort Dies at 77</b><br /><br />We begin by remembering Bud Cort, who voiced:<br /><ul><li>Toyman on Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, and Static Shock</li><li>Josiah Wormwood on Batman: The Animated Series</li></ul><b>Supergirl Updates</b><br /><br />Supergirl Meets Lobo TV Spot<br /><br />A new TV spot for Supergirl featuring Lobo has surfaced. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TuUiYuaWCU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TuUiYuaWCU</a><br /><br />Baby Krypto Revealed<br /><br />New footage featuring Baby Krypto debuted during the Puppy Bowl and was later shared by James Gunn. <a href="https://youtu.be/VoqjnU_wGJM" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://youtu.be/VoqjnU_wGJM</a><br /><br />“We’re Not Telling Woman of Tomorrow”<br /><br />Gunn clarified that the film is not a direct adaptation of <i>Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow</i>, but rather inspired by its tone and structure.<br /><br />Supergirl Test Screenings<br /><br />Reports suggest:<br /><ul><li>A darker tone than Superman</li><li>A human trafficking storyline</li><li>More intense violence</li><li>Strong cinematography</li><li>A major role for Jason Momoa’s Lobo</li><li>A redesigned, more menacing Krem of the Yellow Hills</li></ul>Sources describe the film as balancing humor, darkness, and lightness.<br /><br /><b>Lanterns</b><br /><br />New <i>Lanterns</i> Logo Revealed<br /><br />The first official logo for <i>Lanterns</i> has been unveiled.<br /><br /><b>Clayface</b><br /><br />Production Update<br /><br />Gunn confirms that director James Watkins is still working on the first cut of <i>Clayface</i>.<br />The film remains on track for its 2026 release, though Warner Bros. has shifted the release date to October.<br /><br /><b>Man of Tomorrow</b><br /><br />Brainiac Casting Confirmed<br />Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac.<br /><br />Gunn shared that the character draws inspiration from multiple comic eras, including classic Otto Binder stories and more modern, darker interpretations.<br /><br />Casting Updates<br /><br />Gunn confirmed:<br /><ul><li>Smaller roles are currently being cast</li></ul><br /><ul><li>The rumored female role is NOT Wonder Woman</li></ul><br />Maxima Rumor<br /><br />Reports suggest Maxima may appear as a secondary antagonist before potentially shifting allegiances.<br /><br />Cinematographer Confirmed<br /><br />Sam McCurdy (Game of Thrones, Shōgun) joins as cinematographer.<br /><br />The Batman Part II<br /><ul><li>Casting Rumors</li><li>Scarlett Johansson rumored as Gilda Dent</li></ul><br /><ul><li>Sebastian Stan rumored for Harvey Dent</li></ul><br />Reports suggest an older role may be Harvey Dent’s father<br /><br />We also discuss comic lore surrounding Harvey’s abusive father and its potential influence.<br /><br /><b>Batman: The Brave and the Bold</b><br /><br />Christina Hodson Writing<br />THR reports Christina Hodson is attached as screenwriter.<br />Gunn defended her writing publicly, noting that screenplays often differ significantly from final films.<br /><br />No Actionable Script Ready<br />Gunn says there is no “actionable script” yet and that DC is taking a measured development approach.<br /><br /><b>Mister Miracle</b><br />Tom King confirms Mister Miracle is a DCU project with major implications and confirms Darkseid has been cast.<br /><br /><b>DC Tea </b><br /><br />Batman &amp; Wonder Woman Auditions Are False<br />Gunn states that rumors of Batman and Wonder Woman auditions are not true.<br />He reaffirmed both characters’ importance to the DCU.<br />Wonder Woman Casting Rumor<br />Deuxmoi claims Adria Arjona is Gunn’s top choice, though this remains unconfirmed.<br /><br />Dynamic Duo Not DCU<br />The animated Dynamic Duo project is not part of DCU canon.<br /><br />Grant Gustin Is Not the DCU Flash<br />After hair-dye speculation online, Gunn shut down rumors that Gustin is the new Barry Allen.<br /><br />Blue Beetle 2?<br />Director Angel Manuel Soto says he hopes to continue the story and would love to introduce Booster Gold, possibly even through animation.<br /><br />Creature Commandos<br />Season 2 Animating<br /><br />Gunn confirmed that Creature Commandos Season 2 is animating, with more projects in development.<br /><br />Captain Atom Rumor<br />Reports suggest Nathaniel Adam (Captain Atom) may appear in Season 2.<br /><br />“A Lot Close to Greenlight”<br />When asked about upcoming DCU projects, Gunn stated that several are close to greenlight — and at least one already is.<br /><br />Zatanna &amp; Lobo What-Could-Have-Beens<br /><br />Emerald Fennell revealed her darker, more psychological Zatanna script was likely “too far away from the genre” for DC Studios.<br />Jason Fuchs reveals his Lobo plans<br /><br />Superman Blu-ray Sales<br />Superman was the second top-selling Blu-ray of 2025, behind Wicked.<br /><br /><br />🎙️ Hosts<br /><a href="https://linktr.ee/davidcroberson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">David C. 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