Is Alan Ritchson heading to the DC Universe? The actor reveals he met with James Gunn and provides some attention-grabbing particulars about if he’ll play Batman.

James Gunn is (doubtless) at the moment on the hunt for the DC Universe’s Batman. This has led the web to go completely feral with hypothesis about who could in the end take up the mantle. Maybe the most well-liked fancast is Alan Ritchson. Not solely did he make a splash as Reacher, however the actor already has a historical past with the franchise on account of taking part in characters like Hawk and Aquaman.

And it appears these connections should not begetting followers solutions. Alan Ritchson revealed that he did really meet with James Gunn. Whereas the explanation for the assembly wasn’t disclosed, it’s clear that the 2 talked in regards to the DC Universe. And, sadly, it appears as if Ritchson received’t be taking part in Batman anytime quickly.

“Properly, it’s not hearsay that James Gunn is a fan,” Ritchson defined to Selection. “He stated it himself. And am I a fan of James Gunn? Completely. I don’t need to mislead folks. Phrases have been exchanged about Batman. However I strongly don’t suppose that Batman is in my future.”

Alan Ritchson’s Future In The DC UNiverse

Nevertheless, though Batman doesn’t appear to be on the desk, that doesn’t imply that followers of Alan Ritchson received’t be consuming nicely. The actor continued on, hinting that there could also be some plans for him to hitch the DC Universe as a unique character. Although what that character might be is totally as much as hypothesis.

“I do suppose there’s something in my future with DC,” Ritchson remarked. “And I would love that to stay true.”

Maybe the most important fancast folks have for Alan Ritchson after Batman is for him to return to the position of Aquaman. It may actually be attention-grabbing, particularly given the surfer-esque course the character has taken in latest incarnations of the DC Universe. Although, if the actor does return to the franchise, the reality doubtless received’t be revealed for a while.

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