Fans and industry experts are still very interested in who will be the next Batman in the DC Universe. James Gunn is in charge of the DCU's future, thus there is a lot of talk about who will play Bruce Wayne in the next movie, The Brave and the Bold. Alan Ritchson is a name that fans often bring up. He is noted for his strong presence in Amazon's Reacher. James Gunn's recent statements have added gasoline to this fire, making many people wonder how likely it is that Ritchson will get the post.

Who is Alan Ritchson? An Overview of Your Career

Alan Ritchson was born in North Dakota in 1982. He has had a career that has included several physical roles and a widening range of acting skills. Ritchson's first big break was as Arthur Curry, popularly known as Aquaman, on The CW's superhero show Smallville. Before that, he had a small role in the 2005 movie Reacher. He was a guest star on a number of seasons. This was the first time an actor played Aquaman in a live-action movie.

Important Parts: From Smallville to Titans and More

Ritchson starred in the Spike TV sitcom Blue Mountain State from 2010 to 2012, and then he played the same character in a movie sequel in 2016. In 2017, he also starred in the SyFy action show Blood Drive. From 2018 to 2021, Ritchson played Hank Hall, or Hawk, on the DC Universe and HBO Max show Titans. His time on Titans helped him get ready for the tough schedule he would have with Reacher.

Ritchson has also been in movies including The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013), where he played Gloss, and the 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles remake and its 2016 sequel, where he played Raphael. He also directed and performed in the 2021 action-comedy Dark Web: Cicada 3301.

The Rise of a Star: Beyond the Cape and Cowl (Focus on Reacher)

Ritchson became much more well-known after he played the main role in Amazon Prime Video's action thriller series Reacher, which started in 2022. Lee Child's internationally bestselling book series is the basis for the show. Ritchson is 6'3" tall and weighs 235 pounds, which is the same as Jack Reacher, a former US Army military police officer. Fans liked his casting because of how physically accurate it was, especially compared to how other actors have played the role.

Ritchson's breakout role in The Phenomenon of Reacher

People have praised his interpretation of Jack Reacher for its raw power and fierce personality. Fans and critics alike praise Ritchson's ability to portray Reacher's strong presence and bright mind. Roberto Montesinos, a co-star on Reacher, praised Ritchson's work ethic and how well he understood his character. Montesinos said that Ritchson is very good at showing profound thought and meaning through small changes in his face and eyes. He thinks this would be a great characteristic for Batman.

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Jack Reacher is often called a "walking tank" and a good detective, which is a lot like Batman. Ritchson's work in Reacher shows that he can do gritty action and close-quarters combat, much like Batman does.

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Why Fans Want Alan Ritchson to Play Batman: His Body, His Range, and His Excitement

Many fans want Alan Ritchson to portray Batman since he is big and strong and has shown he can do action roles well. People like him because of his height and the fact that he has played stoic but smart roles before. Ritchson possesses a number of skills that could work for Bruce Wayne, such as being able to display emotion with his eyes while staying calm, which is an important talent for a masked hero.

A Look at Ritchson's Suitability for Playing the Dark Knight

Roberto Montesinos, who stars with Ritchson, said that Ritchson would be a great Batman because he can play a complicated character who thinks a lot without saying much, like Reacher. Batman is typically stern, just like Reacher, yet he has a lot of emotional depth. Ritchson's earlier work on superhero movies also makes him more appealing because it shows that he is comfortable in the genre. He has also said in public that he really wants the role, even joking that he would play Batman for free.

James Gunn's vision for the DCU and how Ritchson might fit in

James Gunn, who is one of the co-CEOs of DC Studios, has talked openly about the future of the DCU and how the primary characters would be cast. The Brave and the Bold will be the first movie to show the DCU's Batman. It will focus on Bruce Wayne and his son Damian Wayne, who will be Robin. Batman in this movie is supposed to be a little older and have a 10-year-old son.

What James Gunn Thinks About Casting in the DCU

Josh Horowitz addressed Gunn directly about fan support for Alan Ritchson as Batman during an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. Gunn said, "I really like Alan Ritchson as a person and as an actor." Let's wait and see what occurs. This answer was noted to be more cautious and less dismissive than his prior statements about other casting rumors, which suggests that Ritchson might be considered for a position in the DCU. Gunn said that casting for Batman is not the most advanced project and that decisions would be made until the script is finished.

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Gunn also said that the DCU's Batman will have a distinctive "vibe" to set him apart from previous versions, such Robert Pattinson's, which is still its own "Elseworlds" continuity. It's not probable that the DCU's Batman will come out in the same year as Matt Reeves' The Batman: Part II, which is slated for October 2027.

Alan Ritchson's Public Comments About Playing Batman

Alan Ritchson has talked about the fan push to get him to play Batman. He said that people ask him every day if he is going to play the character, even though James Gunn had already said on social media that Ritchson was not going to portray Batman. It's evident that Ritchson is excited about the part; he has declared he would "don the suit" and even volunteered to play Batman for free. He also made a joke about Batman during an interview by claiming, "Gotham is mine." This public interest makes him more appealing to fans and shows that he really wants the part.

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What will Alan Ritchson do next? Confirmed Projects and the Future

Alan Ritchson's career is going well, even though the casting for Batman is still up in the air. He has a number of definite projects. He will portray a small-time criminal named Vince in the upcoming holiday action-comedy The Man with the Bag, which also stars Arnold Schwarzenegger. The movie will come out on October 3, 2025. Ritchson will also be in the Netflix sci-fi action movie War Machine, although the release date is still up in the air; it will probably be late 2025 or early 2026.

He is also in Runner, an action thriller in which he plays a high-end courier and Owen Wilson is his co-star. Motor City is another project that has been stuck in limbo for a long time but is now moving forward. Ritchson will also feature in and helm the spooky action thriller Bad Seeds of Loving Spring. He will also direct the adventure movie Fortune, which is said to be a blend of Memento and Raiders of the Lost Ark. He will also produce it with Jerry Bruckheimer. He is featured in the romantic movie Counting Miracles, which is based on a Nicholas Sparks book. In it, he plays a former Army Ranger.

Ritchson is also getting into reality TV by hosting a new competition show called Predator vs. Prey, which is about survival. The 13th book in the series, Gone Tomorrow, is being turned into a TV show right now for Reacher Season 4. His busy schedule and wide range of prospective opportunities prove that he is still a big name in Hollywood, even though he turned down the DCU Batman role.

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