REACHER Star Alan Ritchson Confirms Interest In Playing THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD's Batman

REACHER Star Alan Ritchson Confirms Interest In Playing THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD's Batman

Alan Ritchson has already spent a little bit of time in the DC Universe thanks to Smallville and Titans, and the Reacher star now confirms he's on board with all those Batman fan casts. Read on for more...

By JoshWilding - Dec 17, 2023 06:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman (1989)
Source: Fortress of Solitude

Earlier this week, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn confirmed that Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight won't be part of the DCU. We've known that for a while, of course, and The Batman remaining a standalone franchise became obvious when The Brave and the Bold was announced.

While Gunn has tapped Andy Muschietti to helm the movie, he's confirmed the DCU's Batman won't be cast until they have a script (and work has barely begun on one as far as we're aware).

Competing with what Pattinson is doing will be no easy feat for an actor, but Reacher star Alan Ritchson seems to be up for the challenge. 

Talking to Fortress of Solitude, it was put to him that Jack Reacher is essentially "Batman without a cape." To that, Ritchson responded, "[Laughs] With all the rumours flying that I’m supposed to be playing Batman, how can I knock Batman? I would love to play Batman."

"You know, [Batman without a cape] is a great analogy, actually. But I mean, Batman has got like a cave, and Reacher doesn’t even have a house. He’s got a toothbrush. So, I think Batman has got cool stuff. Dude is loaded and has caves, penthouses, and spotlights that call him. Batman’s cooler."

As for how he believes a confrontation between them would go, Ritchson added, "I mean, Reacher would be harder to go down in a fight. Just him and his toothbrush, and [Batman] be like, 'Damn, he’s holding on. It’s been 30 minutes.' So, it would be fun."

The Reacher star would be an intriguing choice to play the DCU's Caped Crusader, though whether he'd be the right person to play Bruce Wayne as a father is hard to say. The Brave and the Bold is going to present its lead star with a unique challenge and it will be down to them to establish Batman as a character who will no doubt be crucial to Gunn's wider plans for the franchise. 

Ritchson is no stranger to the DC Universe, of course, as he played Aquaman in Smallville and later suited up as Titans' Hawk. Physically, he'd be a dominant Batman on screen and different enough from Pattinson to avoid any audience confusion. 

John Logan (Gladiator, The Aviator, Hugo, Skyfall) is rumoured to be in talks to write The Brave and the Bold for DC Studios. There's also no word on who will play the DCU's Batman. John Krasinski's name has come up a couple of times, while we know The Boys star Jensen Ackles is keen to suit up as the Caped Crusader. 

Stay tuned for updates as we have them. 

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Blergh
Blergh - 12/17/2023, 6:20 AM
YES! A million times yes!
The guy has the chops and looks, not even that but he's in the perfect age!
Taonrey
Taonrey - 12/17/2023, 6:23 AM
@Blergh - that and they won’t have to worry about him getting into shape. Guess the only worry would be Batman being bigger than Supes
Conquistador
Conquistador - 12/17/2023, 7:09 AM
@Blergh - Yeah i can see it.. Age wise he could definitley have a couple adopted sons and Damien. He's a powerhouse aswell. Its his time right now. Batman could cement he status as A list aswell.

Third time lucky with a DC character...

Love all the jokes about "Aqua-bros" in fast X.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 12/17/2023, 6:22 AM

He would be so great!

But if they stay with the director who pooped out the horrible Flash movie, B&B is DOA.

They have to be smart enough to see that right??
Blergh
Blergh - 12/17/2023, 6:55 AM
@DocSpock - I suppose they're waiting to cut ties organically, that or they actually gave up hope for the Flash beforehand and he has an airtight contract.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 12/17/2023, 12:09 PM
@Blergh -

Eek. Now I am more worried.

Tasmaniac
Tasmaniac - 12/17/2023, 6:35 AM
Up until Reacher, I would have been a hard no to this as I’d always found his acting to be a little under and a bit too try hard. But, to me, he’s been a revelation in Reacher, able to carry an understated, believable swagger and fantastic charisma. I think age has given him a genuine authenticity. Hell yes to this.
rebellion
rebellion - 12/17/2023, 6:56 AM
he would be perfect
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 12/17/2023, 7:12 AM
He’s so good in Reacher, I’ll allow it
CoHost
CoHost - 12/17/2023, 7:13 AM
A decade ago, he would have been the perfect Brock/Venom.
Gmoney84
Gmoney84 - 12/17/2023, 7:25 AM
Not a bad idea. He’s big as a brick shit house.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/17/2023, 7:34 AM
I’m good on that, dude would look ridiculous in a Batman suit. He looked ridiculous in the titans show as the big bird. He should play Strong Guy or Hyperion in the MCU or Shazam, or Bane in the DCU.
emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 12/17/2023, 7:43 AM
@slickrickdesigns - i was thinking Shazam/Bane aswell. Jensen Ackles would be my pick gor TBATB.
MuadDib
MuadDib - 12/17/2023, 9:15 AM
@slickrickdesigns - Dye his hair black and he’s Shazam from the comics jumping out into real life. Plus, his Reacher take aside, he has comedic timing down. He can def be funny and childish. The perf Shazam, def no padding needed.
AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 12/17/2023, 7:59 AM
marvel72
marvel72 - 12/17/2023, 8:04 AM
I see the guy who plays Reacher more as Captain America,we all know that we need a new Captain America and he'd be perfect for Steve Rogers.
TheWinkler
TheWinkler - 12/17/2023, 8:10 AM
He was the only reason I continued on with Titans and like every comment here is saying, blows Reacher out the water with how much fun he brings to the role.

He would nail Batman, I'm sure of it.
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