DC Studios Confirms Talks With Reacher Star Alan Ritchson for DCU Role
DC Studios co-head Peter Safran says the studio has discussed several possible projects with Alan Ritchson, but none has yet resulted in a role. The talks matter because Ritchson has said he is interested in working with James Gunn, while fans have often suggested him for Batman in the developing DC Universe.
Safran praised Ritchson’s acting range, and the actor has said he would only take a DC project that meets his standards. Ritchson has indicated the discussions concern another character, although Batman has not yet been cast. He has previously played Aquaman in *Smallville* and Hawk in *Titans*, and is best known for playing Jack Reacher.
In short
- DC Studios has discussed several projects with Alan Ritchson.
- No role has been confirmed.
- Ritchson says the talks concern a character other than Batman.
Explained simply
DC Studios is developing a new shared universe of films and television based on characters from DC Comics. James Gunn and Peter Safran lead the studio, which considers projects for actors as it builds its plans.
Alan Ritchson is an American actor best known for playing Jack Reacher in the television series Reacher. He has also played DC characters Aquaman in Smallville and Hawk in Titans, so he is already familiar to some viewers of DC adaptations.
Ritchson has said he is interested in working with Gunn, while fans have often suggested him for Batman, a major DC hero. Batman has not yet been cast for the developing universe, and Ritchson has indicated that the discussions concern a different character.