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Alan Ritchson is floating all around the internet as a potential choice to play Batman in James Gunn’s new DCU. The star has been a hot topic of discussion recently as the fans want to see him as the next iteration of the Caped Crusader. Now, a new photo of Ritchson with our former Superman star, Henry Cavill, has convinced the fans more that he is perfect for the role.
Soon after James Gunn announced that they were working onThe Brave and The Bold, the fans started speculating about who would be the best choice. Alan Ritchson turned out to be one of the most popular choices with numerous fans in his support. The fans believe that he has the right build and belongs to the accurate age group needed for DCU’s Batman.
Can Alan Ritchson be the next Batman?
Over the years, we have seen some of the greatest stars like Michael Keaton, Christian Bale, Ben Affleck, and Robert Pattinson portray the Dark Knight on-screen. It looks like theReacherfameAlan Ritchsoncan be the probable name to continue the legacy of the character. Addressing the viral fan casting, theFast Xstar has also admitted that he would love to play the role.
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Alan Ritchson admitted toThe Hollywood Reporterthat he would love to play a new iteration of Batman. He explained that he has always been fascinated by Batman’s intelligence and his massive arsenal of impressive weapons and expensive vehicles. He would love to play Bruce Wayne in this new universe alongsideDavid Corenswet.
“I would love to play Batman, there, I said it! Okay I’ll shout it from the rooftops, ‘I want to be Bruce Wayne!’… Here’s the thing about Batman – you know what his superpower is? Intelligence: The dude is the smartest superhero there is. He’s inventive and he’s got all the gadgets stuff, but he’s super smart. I want to be that guy and also to have like a cave with hypercars, sports cars, and awesome motorcycles.”
There are several reasons why the fans think Alan Ritchson can be theperfectchoice to don the cape of the Dark Knight. While he possesses the required age and the physique for the role, he also has the superhero experience. He first rose to prominence with his role of Aquaman in the DC show,Smallville. He then also returned to play Hawk in DC’sTitansTV Series.
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Recently, the 41-year-old actor was also spotted in a photo with hisThe Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfareco-star and former DC superstarHenry Cavill. The fans have conquered the internet to express their support for Alan Ritchson.
The fans are desperate to get Alan Ritchson as Batman
Alan Ritchson’s latest photo with Henry Cavill has taken over the internet and has once again led the fans to argue if he would be the perfect choice. The majority of the fans have seemed to agree that he can be ideal for pulling off a slightly older Batman required for the upcoming project.
Let’s take a look at some reactions by the fans:
Cast him already!!
— Armstrong (@godsent_weeb)August 05, 2025
At this point give it to him, if he is that passionate for it..Better than giving the role to someone who doesn’t care imo
— Daddy ☦ (@ochethaking)July 11, 2025
This photo is now going around the universe 😭 anyway yes, Alan is my batman 🦇https://t.co/fPB6JD422M
— Angicer (@Angelicaceresa1)July 12, 2025
Agreed he could be a great Batman imo
— Brayden Doyle (@BraydenDoyle246)August 17, 2025
If he wants a slightly older Batman he works great too. Especially if they’re doing Damien Wayne.
— CrownedSlime (@crownedslimes)July 15, 2025
However, it should also be noted that some other prominent names like Jensen Ackles and Jake Gyllenhaal are also favorites for the role. While Ackles has been fan cast in the role for ages, Gyllenhaal has recently admitted that helost the roleto Christian Bale for Christopher Nolan’s trilogy and would love to return.
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Alan Ritchson will be seen alongside Henry Cavill in Guy Ritchie’s upcoming spy action comedy,The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. It is set to be released on June 10, 2025.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
