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James Gunn Is an Alan Ritchson Fan, Talks His Batman Prospects for DCU

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James Gunn recently spoke up about the increasing fan theories linking Alan Ritchson with the possibility of joining the DC Universe as Batman. In a recent chat, he discussed the casting rumors, shared his thoughts on Ritchson, and gave a thoughtful response that only added fuel to the fire regarding Ritchson’s possible association with the iconic role.

James Gunn responds to Alan Ritchson’s Batman fancasts

On the Happy Sad Confused podcast, when asked about fan speculation regarding Alan Ritchson, James Gunn expressed, “I’m a big fan of Alan Ritchson, not just as an actor, but also as a person. Let’s wait and see what transpires.” In another interview with Collider, he clarified, “At this point, I haven’t given any casting decisions thought yet.

James Gunn didn’t explicitly say whether he’s considering Ritchson for the role or not, but he seemed more uncertain than typical when dismissing the speculation about Ritchson becoming the next Batman. During a conversation on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, when directly asked if Ritchson could be the new Batman, Gunn hesitated before saying, “We’ll have to wait and see where the script development goes. There are things that are more advanced in our plans.

Discussing Batman’s initial appearance within the DC Universe, Gunn hinted to Collider that he couldn’t verify if The Brave and the Bold would be the official premiere. He further mentioned that it was “unlikely” to come out in the same year as The Batman: Part II, which is scheduled for October 1, 2027. A brief appearance of the DCU Batman in animated form can be seen in Creature Commandos, but a live-action actor for the role has not been chosen yet by DC.

Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin have submitted a draft for Batman 2’s script, and Gunn expressed his approval by stating, “I find it appealing. We’re undoubtedly moving in the correct path. There are certain aspects that we need to fine-tune. However, we’re definitely on track, without a doubt.

As a devoted movie enthusiast, I find myself captivated by the ardent intentions of Alan Ritchson, renowned for his roles in Titans and Reacher, towards embodying the iconic character of Batman. In an engaging conversation with WIRED, he declared, “I wouldn’t even need to be compensated to play Batman… ‘Gotham is mine.’ Just look at that. I don’t even have to rehearse.

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2025-07-21 10:56

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