For many DC Universe fans, the future appears luminous following James Gunn’s groundbreaking Superman, serving as the initial installment in the superhero franchise’s reboot. Now, anticipation mounts for upcoming DC films and how other cherished heroes will be brought to life. The script for Robert Pattinson’s second portrayal of The Batman has already been completed, but this iteration falls under the Elseworlds category. Consequently, the search continues for the main universe’s Batman in due course, and James Gunn recently acknowledged a widely favored fan choice.
James Gunn Shares Thoughts On Alan Ritchson As Batman
Actor Alan Ritchson, known for playing Reacher, has recently been discussed as a potential Batman by fans, while we eagerly anticipate official updates regarding Batman’s casting. On the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, when Gunn was invited as a guest, he was inquired about his views on the chosen actor for Batman. In his own words:
I am a big Alan Ritchson fan, both as an actor and as a guy. Let’s just wait to see what happens.
It appears to be encouraging news for fans anticipating the actor in the superhero costume. Reportedly, James Gunn has expressed admiration for his work and considers himself not just an admirer of his acting skills, but also as a person. These two factors could boost Ritchson’s prospects of landing the role. However, I suspect that the Superman director intentionally left things ambiguous for a strategic reason.
It appears that Gunn, who has been working on Batman within the DC Universe, is currently developing a fresh perspective for this well-known character. Last month, Gunn stated that Batman poses his biggest challenge in DC right now as he’s “crucial to DC” and needs a compelling reason to exist. Given the numerous iterations of the character over time, fans are already familiar with Batman. However, Gunn is not interested in making a Batman film simply because of its popularity, but rather due to an exciting new approach for this comic book hero.
Indeed, it’s clear why he might avoid discussing Ritchson’s potential directly. Yet, what a delight to know he’s a fan of the actor from the Reacher series!
What Alan Ritchson Has Said About Playing Batman
Regarding Alan Ritchson, the actor frequently expresses enthusiasm about potentially portraying Batman. In fact, he’s so keen on the role that he wouldn’t even mind doing it for free. He’s often asked about it daily, and in a different conversation, he openly declared his readiness to announce his interest loud and clear. What appeals to him most is that Batman’s superpower lies in his intelligence, and he aspires to embody that character.
Additionally, it’s worth noting that he shares a fondness for luxury vehicles such as sports cars and motorcycles, much like Batman does. It’s also notable that Ritchson possesses the appearance of a superhero, coupled with the physical prowess and acting background necessary to portray the intense action scenes commonly associated with Batman.
Despite all discussions, it appears that James Gunn and his team are finalizing the script for the upcoming Batman film, distinct from Robert Pattinson’s portrayal. Therefore, we’ll need some patience to find out who will take on the role of the new Batman in the near future.
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2025-07-19 19:07