Fans are convinced James Gunn just revealed ‘perfect’ next Batman actor
Superman director James Gunn has addressed rumours surrounding the casting of Batman (Picture: Getty)
James Gunn has finally addressed a casting rumour for the role Batman in the DCU, and it has left fans ecstatic.
Throughout the years, viewers have been treated to a vast array of Bruce Wayne’s, from Christian Bale to Robert Pattinson.
In Matt Reeves’ latest take on the crime fighting saviour, Pattinson opted for a slimmed down Batman.
However, now, following the release of Gunn’s Superman starring David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, fans could be in store for an extremely muscular Batman in Reacher star Alan Ritchson.
Talking to Josh Horowitz on theHappy Sad Confused podcast, Gunn discussed the potential casting for some of the other characters in the DCU.
Alan Ritchson filming Amazon Prime Video TV series Reacher season 4 (Picture: CG Images)
Ritchson (right) is a fan favourite to be the next Batman (Picture: Jasper Savage/Prime)
He said: ‘I am a big Alan Ritchson fan. Both as an actor and as a guy. Let’s just wait to see what happens.’
Commenting on X, @GoodGamers said: ‘All my dreams would come true in an instant if he plays Batman.’
@Wutangflan23 added: ‘Out of anyone that played batman Alan Ritchson has the frame to play Batman more than anyone has.’
@BitsOfJT also said: ‘There is no one I want more to play Batman than Ritchson. Perfect build for a comic book batman.’
Meanwhile, @Planet_Taylor said ‘make it happen’ while @duudestellar called it a ‘perfect fit’.
Ritchson himself has some previous DC experience playing Aquaman in Smallville and Hawk in Titans.
Ritchson is known for his powerful stunt scenes in Reacher (Picture: Christos Kalohoridis/Prime)
Superman, which stars Nicholas Hoult, enjoyed a prosperous box office (Credits: AP)
In the past he has also made multiple comments about wanting to play the DC hero.
During an interview with Fortress of Solitude, he said: ‘With all the rumours flying that I’m supposed to be playing Batman, how can I knock Batman? I would love to play Batman.”
He similarly told THR: ‘I’ll shout it from the rooftops, ‘I want to be Bruce Wayne!’
Even during an interview with WIRED, he explained: ‘I get asked every day if I’m playing Batman. Yeah, would I play Batman? Yes. Would I pay handsomely to be Batman?’
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