US EditionAlan Ritchson Has Met with James Gunn. Will Reacher Star Play Batman in the DCU?
Alan Ritchson discussed Batman role with DC Studios' James Gunn but is unlikely to play the character; he remains open to other roles in the expanding DC Universe.
- Recently, Reacher star Alan Ritchson said he 'strongly' doubts Batman is in his future, though he confirmed 'words have been exchanged' with DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn about the role.
- Because Robert Pattinson's Batman is separate, DC Studios co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran emphasize the DCU needs its own Batman, developing The Brave and the Bold featuring Bruce and Damian Wayne.
- A longtime fan favorite, Alan Ritchson's DC credentials include Aquaman on Smallville and Hawk on Titans, with online fan campaigns boosted when he offered to play Batman for free.
- Currently, The Brave and the Bold remains years from release as James Gunn says a screenwriter is working on the script and the film won't open before 2028 to avoid clashing with The Batman Part II.
- Looking ahead, Alan Ritchson believes 'there is something in my future with DC' as James Gunn, a 'big fan,' supports him while DC Studios plans two Batman films and The Brave and the Bold introduces the Bat-family.
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Alan Ritchson On That Batman Talk
“Reacher” leading man Alan Ritchson has spoken about the possibility of playing Batman in the DC Universe. Fans have been dream-casting him for the DC Universe’s take on Batman which has yet to be revealed. The talk got enough attention that DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn revealed that he’s a “big Alan Ritchson fan”. Ritchson, who has played two DC heroes on the small screen before, recently spoke with Variety to share his reaction to those commen…
Alan Ritchson Addresses Batman Future After Conversation With James Gunn
Image Courtesy of Prime Video DC Studios co-head James Gunn has admitted Batman is one of the biggest problems he has to solve as the DC Universe takes off. Because the Batman Epic Crime Saga, which stars Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight, takes place in its own continuity, Gunn faces a challenge when it comes to integrating Batman into the DCU. There will be a lot of pressure on the in-development feature The Brave and the Bold to distinguish…
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