Overview

• Alan Ritchson, star of Amazon Prime's 'Reacher,' has repeatedly expressed his desire to portray Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe reboot, 'The Brave and the Bold.'
• In a recent WIRED interview, Ritchson joked that he would play Batman for free, showcasing his natural 'Batman voice' with the line, 'Gotham is mine.'
• James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, has publicly denied rumors of Ritchson being cast as Batman, yet fan speculation and support for the actor persist.
• Ritchson's age, physicality, and prior superhero roles, including Aquaman in 'Smallville' and Hawk in 'Titans,' have made him a popular fan choice for the role.
• Casting for 'The Brave and the Bold,' which will feature an older Batman and the Bat Family, has not yet begun, leaving the future of the role uncertain.