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Alan Ritchson Says DCU Batman Is Unlikely After Meeting With James Gunn

DC Studios prioritizes script development plus calendar separation from Matt Reeves’ films, leaving The Brave and the Bold without casting or a date.

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REACHER Star Alan Ritchson Confirms Meeting With James Gunn; Reveals Whether He'll Play The DCU's BATMAN
Alan Ritchson in Reacher and Batman in the comics
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Overview

  • Ritchson confirmed to Variety that he met with James Gunn and said "words have been exchanged about Batman," yet he "strongly" does not expect to play the role.
  • He added that he expects a future with DC in some capacity, signaling interest in a different character.
  • Gunn has publicly called himself a "big" Ritchson fan but has said Batman casting decisions have not been made.
  • The Brave and the Bold remains early in development with a script in progress and no announced release date or lead actor.
  • DC Studios aims to keep the DCU Batman separate from Matt Reeves’ Robert Pattinson arc, with The Batman: Part II targeting 2027 and efforts to avoid same‑year overlap.