Reacher star Alan Ritchson responds to fans campaigning for him as Batman

Could he succeed Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck or even Robert Pattinson?

The DCU recently ended on the aquatic notes of the last Aquamanflop at the US box office. James Gunn is now responsible for rekindling the flame with a project Superman: Legacy, which makes fans languish… The members of the cast have been announced, David Corenswet And Rachel Brosnahan in the duo Superman and Lois Lane, as well as Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. However, no Bruce Wayne has been announced… Will this incarnation of Clark Kent cross paths with that of Robert Pattinson as Batman? Or will the character be cast again to build this new DCU?

Amidst the speculation, a name emerges from this collective impatience: Alan Ritchson. The actor told the Podcast of BroBible that the fans’ interest was “a true honor and privilege“.

The actor’s career took a decisive leap thanks to his first role in the series Reacherthus causing his participation in the next film of Guy Ritchie, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare nearHenry Cavill, an ex-Superman.

“The fact that people are interested in me for the role of Batman is a true honor and privilege. He was one of the first characters I fell in love with as a child. I still remember the big, long gun sticking out of the Joker’s pants as he went to shoot down the Batplane.” the actor said.

“These iconic moments really resonated with me as a child. As for the rumor, all I can do is laugh.” he continues.

The actor then explained that he doubts he is the right choice for the role because he may be “too old.” What if it was about playing a Batman old enough to be Robin’s adoptive father? Alan Ritchson corrected the situation: “Okay, so, you know… I’d love to. I would love. He’s one of the coolest characters ever.“The first chapter of DC Universe, Gods and Monsters, should also include a solo Batman film. Titled The Brave and the Bold, The JJ Abrams-produced film would follow Batman and the Robin from Damian Waynebut all this remains to be confirmed for the moment.

The roles ofAlan Ritchson However, they certainly prepared him for Batman or a superheroic role more generally. The actor has some experience with the superhero world, which could come in handy if he were to be Batman. For example, he played a young Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, in the Superman series. Smallville. He also starred in the DC series Titans as Hawk, and lent his voice to Raphael in 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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It must be said that the role is not to be taken lightly, since there are more than 10 audiovisual incarnations of the bat superhero. In chronological order :

– Lewis Wilson, Batman (1943): Batman faces Japanese adversaries against the backdrop of a world war in this 15-episode series.

– Robert LowerySeries Batman and Robin (1949): Columbia Pictures relaunches, a series for 15 additional episodes. This time again, with Robin (Dick Grayson), Batman’s faithful sidekick. The same costume, but this time with a different actor.

-Adam West, Series Batman (1966 – 1968): Broadcasting Company produced, in 1966, a new series which focused on the adventures of Batman. The series became famous for its kitsch side. Adam West manages to rise to the rank of pop culture icon.

-Michael Keaton, Batman, Batman Returns (1989, 1992): Under the leadership of Warner Bros, Batman only returned to the cinema in 1989. Tim Burton’s film and its direct sequel were a real success and left a lasting impression. More gothic and dark, the world of Batman surpasses itself.

George Clooney (Batman and Robin), Christian Bale (the trilogy The Dark Knight), David Mazouz (Series Gotham), Ben Affleck (hero of the Snyderverse) and recently Robert Pattinson (The Batman) then all interpreted this same character, each time offering something new.

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