Alan Ritchson Nearly Breaks on Intense ‘Runner’ Set – Could He Still Be Our Next Batman?

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Tom Hardy’s portrayal of Jack Reacher in the Prime Video series inspired by Lee Child’s novels has won over many fans, making them eager to watch his future action movies, like his latest high-octane thriller, ““, which is being filmed right now. In a sneak peek from the set, Ritchson hinted that the production has been particularly challenging for him due to its rigorous demands.

After starring in multiple high-profile action films like “Fast X”, “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”, and “The Expendables 4”, Ritchson’s latest project has him collaborating once more with director Scott Waugh, sparking anticipation that “Runner” could be another massive action hit for the actor. In this film, Hank Malone – a courier tasked with transporting a liver within a limited time between two Australian cities – is the central character. Alongside Ritchson, the cast includes Owen Wilson, Leila George, Rodrigo Santoro, Geraldine Hakewill, Sullivan Stapleton, and Adriana Barraza. At present, details about the movie remain scarce, but from Ritchson’s recent updates, it seems he is fully committed to the production of “Runner”.

On his Instagram, Ritchson posted a series of pictures that depict him lounging in a filming vehicle, suggesting he’s tired, as the title “It’s exhausting” implies. Other photos show the Reacher star engaged in a fight scene and director Waugh reviewing footage on a monitor. Although this is just an ordinary day at work for someone like Ritchson, it doesn’t appear to be a leisurely stroll.

Alan Ritchson Will Return as Jack Reacher, but Will He Also Become Batman?

Apart from working on “Runner” and Netflix’s “War Machine”, Alan Ritchson is set to reprise his role as Jack Reacher on Amazon Prime Video. It was reported that Season 4 had been approved even before Season 3 premiered, given the series’ impressive viewership. With numerous books serving as potential storylines, as long as the show remains popular, it seems unlikely that it will be ending any time soon.

For a large number of fans, the main point of discussion isn’t if Ritchson will carry on portraying Reacher, but whether he might be provided the opportunity to succeed as the next actor to don the cape for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s revamped DCU. There have been numerous whispers suggesting Ritchson as a top contender among fan-castings, with the actor himself expressing interest in embodying the Dark Knight in The Bold and the Brave.

The intriguing aspect of the persistent rumor surrounding the role of Batman and James Gunn’s involvement, despite his clear denial on Twitter, is how this speculation refuses to fade away. People continue to ask me daily if I’m going to play Batman, and my answer remains a resounding ‘yes’. In fact, I wouldn’t need payment to step into the role; I would gladly wear the suit and proclaim ‘Gotham is mine.’ It feels as if it’s a part of me already.

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2025-05-06 03:36