Overview

• Ritchson confirmed to Variety that he has spoken with James Gunn and that "words have been exchanged" about Batman, yet he said he strongly does not expect to play the role.
• He added that he anticipates "something" ahead with DC, signaling interest in a different part within the new DCU.
• Gunn has praised Ritchson as "a big" favorite but has not begun casting the DCU’s Batman, reiterating that decisions hinge on the script.
• The Brave and the Bold remains in development with Andy Muschietti attached to direct, and Gunn has indicated the film will avoid the release window of The Batman Part II in 2027.
• Ritchson previously appeared as Hawk in Titans and as Aquaman on Smallville, and any talk of alternate DCU roles for him remains speculative.