Alan Ritchson Expresses Eagerness to Play Batman in James Gunn's DC Reboot

Despite fan support, James Gunn has publicly denied casting Ritchson as the Caped Crusader in the upcoming 'The Brave and the Bold.'

Alan Ritchson, star of Amazon Prime's 'Reacher,' has reiterated his desire to play Batman in the DC Universe's upcoming reboot, 'The Brave and the Bold.'
James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios, has publicly stated that Ritchson will not be cast as Batman, dismissing ongoing rumors.
Ritchson humorously remarked in a recent interview that he would play Batman for free and even demonstrated a Batman voice, saying, 'Gotham is mine.'
Fans have long supported Ritchson for the role due to his physicality and past superhero portrayals, including Aquaman in 'Smallville' and Hawk in 'Titans.'
Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman 2' has been delayed to October 2027, with filming expected to begin later this year.