Man of Tomorrow to get the dreaded studio edit and Bond casting speculation could mean and end of Robert Pattinson’s Batman. Let’s get into all the latest Barside Buzz around the biggest stories of this week. The biggest story of course has been James Gunn and Peter Safran getting fired as heads of DC Studios. So far we’ve been covering the fallout from this each day since the news broke, but today we are looking at credible rumors.

The second biggest story of this week is the last minute addition of Robert Pattinson (definitely)  Nicholas Hoult (rumored) to the casting finalist for the new James Bond. Given Pattinson is currently filming The Batman Part II for DC Studios, there is a relevance to today’s rumors which tough both these subjects.

Let’s begin with a new article from Nexus Point News. The outlet says this is unverified information, which usually means one good source is telling them this, but they can’t get it verified by a second source. You’ll have to trust my judgement on including this one as I do trust this site and have been in this position myself in the past. Just don’t take it to the bank yet.

Man of Tomorrow Final Cut

‘Sources suggest that several of the cameos originally planned for the movie are expected to be removed. Several sources mentioned that reshoots are happening soon. Blue Beetle and Supergirl are two characters who may not make the final cut. It is said that the characters who aren’t expected to have a place in the new direction of the DCU will be removed rather than carried over into future projects. Sources indicate David Corenswet is expected to remain as Superman under the new leadership, even as the film’s supporting cast is reworked.

Wonder Woman is another particularly interesting situation. Sources say Adria Arjona is indeed playing Wonder Woman, but there is still a decision to be made about her future. The studio could decide to keep her as Wonder Woman or remove her scenes entirely and recast the character without any damage since the character has not been officially confirmed. A decision is yet to be made.

Batman is another massive question mark. One source says Skydance wants to keep Robert Pattinson as its Batman, but there are several moving pieces that make the situation complicated. With Matt Reeves’ Batman universe operating separately from the DCU, bringing Pattinson into the main universe would require some major decisions. The recent Bond situation could potentially thwart everything since a 007 commitment would limit his availability for a possible The Batman Part 3 or any potential move into the new DCU.’

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‘In other words, the future of Batman may rest with MI6. Another complication also lies with Robert Pattinson’s willingness to commit to this franchise beyond The Batman Part 2.

Ultimately, the financial side of things appears to be Skydance’s biggest concern. They want DC movies to generate significant profits, and they don’t believe that focusing on lesser-known characters like Clayface is the way to achieve that. Their priority appears to be getting the bigger names and more recognizable characters into their own solo movies as quickly as possible. Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman are the main priorities currently.

There are still many moving pieces and it makes it hard to get a clear visual of Skydance’s DC Studios plans — if they have any concrete plans at all. While some information from sources contradict, one thing everyone has been hearing is that Man of Tomorrow will have mandatory reshoots and some characters will be removed.’

I said myself yesterday that I seriously doubt Gunn would have a final cut contract with DC Studios as being studio head would have meant he didn’t need one.

Unsubstantiated Rumors

I have been hearing similar things across the Barside Buzz, but not from sources I trust enough to quote or publish, until NPN published. There are even rumors saying James Gunn is furious that his film will be taken out of his hands and there’s no way he’ll make any more films for DC Studios after this. However, that may just be BS designed to stoke the fires of clickbait. If someone reliable says this, I will share it.

I will say I think the final cut rumor is true and if it is then no way would Gunn work for them again unless he’s agreed to make the cuts and reshoots himself.

James Bond or Batman

Now let’s get into a little more around Robert Pattinson. I’ll post Jeff Sneider discussing a report from Puck below. However, let’s speculate a a little as others have done after that.

Belloni pretty much makes the same points I did yesterday, but notes the difference in test deals. The Batman stuff is key, because if Pattinson DOES continue beyond PART II (possibly as the new DCU Batman), then Skydance would presumably have first position over Amazon. Is that… https://t.co/ObsCN4IYVN

— Jeff Sneider (@TheInSneider) November 13, 2026

It seems there could be a tug of war over Pattinson and Skydance would be in the driving seat Sneider thinks. I think it kinda depends on Pattinson’s contract. If he only signed up for Part II then he can walk away and sign up for Bond as he pleases. If instead he’s under contract for The Batman Part III then Skydnce do have an advantage and may be able to use it to sign him up longer term.

It seems clear Pattinson is Amazon’s top choice for Bond or they wouldn’t be going out their way to offer better terms. Therefore the Bond casting could vey much depend on what Skydance decides to do with Pattinson’s Batman. I think it’s suspicious that Pattinson suddenly becomes ‘available’ for a screen test for Bond a few days before news breaks of the DC Studios rejig.

With Matt Reeves unable to finish off principal due to family matters I wonder if there even is a desire for a Part III of The Batman from Reeves. Then you have to wonder whether Pattinson would be as keen to play a DCU batman under different directors and a different regime? Therefore, I could envision a situation where Pattinson decides he wants Bond and only agrees to do any films he is contracted for as Batman. Or, it could go the other way and Pattinson becomes DC’s Batman more long term.

I do not think he would do Bond and agree to be the DCU Batman long term, but who knows?

Leave any thoughts on the DC or Bond situation in the usual spot below.

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