In 2025, James Gunn will launch a fresh start for the DC Universe with the movie Superman, starring David Corenswet. While the new universe is underway, a new Batman hasn’t been cast yet. For years, fans have been enthusiastically suggesting Alan Ritchson, known for his role in Reacher, for the part.
Robert Pattinson currently plays Batman in the 2022 film The Batman, but that version exists outside of the main DC Universe (DCU). This means DC is still looking for an actor to play Batman within the DCU. Joe Manganiello has publicly expressed strong interest in the role, even while starring in his popular action series on Prime Video. He recently discussed the possibility again during an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
Alan Ritchson Confirms Conversations With James Gunn
Ritchson shared that he’s had numerous conversations with James Gunn when asked about Batman.
When directly asked about playing Reacher or another similar role, Ritchson skillfully dodged the question. He hinted at complex behind-the-scenes details, saying, “There’s a lot going on that you’re not aware of, and you might not even realize what you’re asking about.”
The actor seemed at a loss for how to put it, saying he had great respect for James and expressed mutual interest in collaborating on a project together. He affirmed that James felt the same way.
Despite his excitement, the actor emphasized he’s very selective about the roles he chooses. He’s confident he can help shape any DC project to meet his own high standards and wants to be involved in making a film he’ll be proud of. He explained he knows what it takes to develop a good project and will ensure anything he does with DC lives up to his expectations.
He said he’s open to joining the creative process if it would be useful, and mentioned that they’ve been having productive discussions with a lot of potential for success.
Ritchson confirmed he has a DC hero he’d like to portray. When asked specifically about playing Batman, he playfully avoided a direct answer, saying that ‘anything is possible’ in the future.
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Alan Ritchson Is Staying Busy
Although it’s not confirmed if Ritchson will play Batman, he has several exciting projects coming up. His new thriller, Motor City, hits theaters this Friday, and another film – an action comedy with Owen Wilson – is scheduled for release on September 11th.
Despite everything happening, the show has been picked up for a fifth season. While there’s no news yet on when filming will begin, given recent events, it’s expected that Michael Ritchson will be starting work on set again shortly.
He also appeared in War Machine, Netflix’s most popular film that year. Because the sci-fi war movie did so well, Netflix quickly approved a follow-up. Director Patrick Hughes has confirmed the sequel, though no plans for filming or release have been made public yet.
2026-07-23 19:36