James Gunn recently addressed the growing fan speculation surrounding Alan Ritchson as a potential candidate for the DCU’s Batman. In a new interview, he commented on the casting rumors, shared his personal view of Ritchson,

Rather than pushing through projects that aren't ready, it seems the Guardians of the Galaxy director isn't afraid to axe bad scripts. This might be an encouraging sign for fans, especially those who were dissatisfied with the peaks and valleys of DC's previous shared universe.