Alan Ritchson’s chances of playingBatmanhave been addressed. The rumor mill never stops when it comes to theDC Universe’s Dark Knight. Several actors have emerged as potential candidates to take over the role left by Ben Affleck, given that Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne will remain separate from theDCU movie canonas Matt Reeves continuesThe BatmanUniverse.
With the success ofReacherand how the titular character, Jack Reacher, is a lot like Batman in many ways, Alan Ritchson has become a popular choice to play the DCU Batman inDC’sThe Brave and the Boldmovie. Ritchson has talked about how he wants to play Batman in multiple interviews. Now, DC’s boss weighs in on it.
On theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast,James Gunn commented on the possibility of Alan Ritchson playing the DCU Batman.
According to Gunn, he is a big fan of theReacherstar. However, he did not reveal whether Ritchson could be the DCU’s Batman, stopping short of giving any details about the DCU’s Bruce Wayne. Check out the full quote below:
“I am a big Alan Ritchson fan. Both as an actor and as a guy. Let’s just wait to see what happens.”
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Based on Gunn’s comments and how the directordid not outright say that Alan Ritchson is too old for Batmanor anything of the like, the door seems to remain open for the actor to get cast as Bruce Wayne. It is clear that Gunn had further thoughts on the matter, but decided not to get into too much detail.
Given how the DCU’s mastermind is a fan of Ritchson, Gunn could be aware of not only hisReacherrole, which is very Batman-like, but the fact thatRitchson has already played two DC heroes in the past. The actor gave life to a young version of Aquaman in the Superman prequel seriesSmallvillebefore playing Hawk onTitans.
As a fan of the actor and being aware of the fan campaign for Alan Ritchson to play the DCU Batman, Gunn could be open to at least bringing him in for an audition. Whether that happens or not will have to be seen, asDC’s Batman casting will be resolved afterThe Brave and the Bold’s script is ready.
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After James Gunn’s comments,I feel more hopeful about Alan Ritchson’s chances of playing Batman. Before, I worried that DC would only look at actors around David Corenswet’s age for it. However, with Gunn not shooting it down and claiming he is a fan of Ritchson’s, the casting could happen. However, it will take some time forBatmanto be cast.
