Alan Ritchson suits up as Batman for James Gunn’sDC Universethrough incredibleThe Brave and The Boldart. While Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmanfranchise will continue to exist as an Elseworlds property,the DCU will feature its own Dark Knight that will exist alongside the other DC icons in Gunn’s franchise.
AsThe Brave and The Boldmovieis in development,the DCU audience has been sharing many names of who they want to see as the next live-action Batman. One of them is Ritchson, with theReacherstar having been on the record numerous times about wanting to play the Caped Crusader.
Gunn recently commented on Ritchson’s Batman castingwish,which has sparked more fans wanting to see the actor suit up as the iconic Gotham City hero in the DCU. Toshowcase what he could become,BatmanMoumenshared new art of Ritchson’s potential look in The Brave and theBold. Check it out below:
Ritchson has previously played a handful of other DC Comics superheroes,as the actor portrayed Arthur Curry, a.k.a. Aquaman, in the Superman TV show,Smallville, for several seasons. However, Aquaman wasn’t Ritchson’s only DC gig, as he joined theTitansseries as Hank Hall, a.k.a. Hawk.
What The Alan Ritchson As Batman Art Means
While time will tell if Ritchson will be cast as Batman inthe DCU’s Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters,“the fact that more fan-art pieces continue to be made goes to show how popular he is as a choice for the DC icon. Given that Gunn is even a fan of Ritchson himself, it’s not a shock that audiences are now more eager than ever about this casting potential.
However, it’s crucial to remember thatcasting for BatmaninThe Brave and The Boldhas not started yet,as the script is still being worked on, according to Gunn. OnceThe Brave and The Boldscreenplay is finished and approved, that’s when DC Studios would actually start looking for actors to take on the titular role.
Our Take On The Alan Ritchson As Batman Art
Seeing how incredible Ritchson looks as Batman in the DCU artwork, and knowing that he is a fantastic action star,he would absolutely be a perfect choice as Bruce Wayne for DC Studios. Whether or not Ritchson will at least be considered for the role remains to be seen, as the DCU’s Batman will be one of the most sought-after roles in Hollywood.
Since the DCU’s Batman will be different from the version seen inthe DCEU movie timeline,whoever gets cast will don the suit for quite a while. Hopefully, asThe Brave and The Boldscript comes together, more details on the Batman casting process will emerge in the near future.
The Brave and the Bold
The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman in the DC Universe, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. This film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.
