James Gunn Addresses Battinson Logo Easter Egg on Clayface Set

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James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, has consistently stated that Robert Pattinson’s Batman won’t be included in the main DC Universe. Recent photos from the set of the upcoming *Clayface* movie seem to confirm this, as the film appears to be set in a separate version of Gotham City. However, some fans are still hoping the *The Batman* storyline could eventually be integrated into the DCU. A new image showing the Bat symbol from the 2022 film *The Batman* on a dumpster from the *Clayface* set has reignited speculation about a possible crossover. Now, Gunn is addressing these rumors and clarifying the situation.

So, someone noticed a Batman logo painted on a dumpster in *The Suicide Squad* that looked like it belonged to Clayface, and asked me about it on Threads. Honestly, while the dumpster *was* from the set, I’m pretty sure our art department didn’t put that bat symbol there! And even if they did, it definitely didn’t cross my desk for approval – I simply don’t have time to check every single prop and piece of set dressing. You can check out a picture of the dumpster in question to see what I’m talking about.

Clayface‘s Batman Logo Easter Egg Explained

While the show *Clayface* is being made, viewers have noticed several cool references to Batman’s world. These include a poster advertising a Flying Graysons show, a flyer for the Joker’s protest against police, and a map of Gotham City highlighting important places. These little details aren’t just fun for comic book fans; they help build a richer version of Gotham in the DC Universe, quickly showing us key characters and events. So, it’s no surprise some fans saw the Batman symbol as a hint that Robert Pattinson’s Batman exists in the same world as *Clayface*.

James Gunn has a lot on his plate at DC Studios, so he can’t oversee every detail of each production. However, he’d likely still need to approve major props and character choices. For example, a big change like reimagining the Joker as a political activist fighting corruption would definitely require his approval. While Gunn wants each DC project to feel unique, the DC Universe is still connected, so everything needs to fit together. He probably has final say on important characters like the Joker and Robin to ensure consistency across the universe.

While Batman is a central figure, a simple bat symbol isn’t enough to suggest a new interpretation of a character like the Joker. In *The Dark Knight Rises*, chalk bats appeared throughout Gotham to represent hope, and these were different from the official Batman symbol. A recent image of a bat symbol could work the same way – it might just be graffiti, a simple tribute to Batman painted on a dumpster. Whoever created it wasn’t aiming for a perfect replica, just a way to acknowledge Gotham’s hero.

Because this prop wasn’t seen by James Gunn, it’s likely someone working on the *Clayface* movie playfully added a Batman logo to a scene, not realizing it was the same design used by Robert Pattinson. Gunn has repeatedly stated that *The Batman* films exist in their own separate universe, and he’s acknowledged figuring out how Batman fits into the larger DC Universe is a challenge. For now, he’s letting Matt Reeves continue his vision for Batman as a standalone story. Until a new Batman is cast for the DC Universe, people will probably keep guessing about a possible crossover, but everything suggests we’ll have two distinct versions of Gotham City on screen.

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2025-09-14 19:46