Alan Ritchson Confirms Assembly With James Gunn; Speaks On Batman Casting & DC Universe Future

Is Alan Ritchson heading to the DC Universe? The actor reveals he met with James Gunn and offers some fascinating particulars about if he’ll play Batman.

James Gunn is (probably) at the moment on the hunt for the DC Universe’s Batman. This has led the web to go completely feral with hypothesis about who could in the end take up the mantle. Maybe the preferred fancast is Alan Ritchson. Not solely did he make a splash as Reacher, however the actor already has a historical past with the franchise as a result of enjoying characters like Hawk and Aquaman.

And it appears these connections will not be begetting followers solutions. Alan Ritchson revealed that he did truly meet with James Gunn. Whereas the explanation for the assembly wasn’t disclosed, it’s clear that the 2 talked concerning the DC Universe. And, sadly, it appears as if Ritchson received’t be enjoying Batman anytime quickly.

“Nicely, it’s not hearsay that James Gunn is a fan,” Ritchson defined to Selection. “He stated it himself. And am I a fan of James Gunn? Completely. I don’t wish to mislead individuals. Phrases have been exchanged about Batman. However I strongly don’t assume that Batman is in my future.”

Alan Ritchson’s Future In The DC UNiverse

Nevertheless, though Batman doesn’t appear to be on the desk, that doesn’t imply that followers of Alan Ritchson received’t be consuming nicely. The actor continued on, hinting that there could also be some plans for him to hitch the DC Universe as a distinct character. Although what that character could possibly be is totally as much as hypothesis.

“I do assume there’s something in my future with DC,” Ritchson remarked. “And I would love that to stay true.”

Maybe the most important fancast individuals have for Alan Ritchson after Batman is for him to return to the function of Aquaman. It might actually be fascinating, particularly given the surfer-esque path the character has taken in latest incarnations of the DC Universe. Although, if the actor does return to the franchise, the reality probably received’t be revealed for a while.

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