Alan Ritchson has come forward to proclaim his love for Batman and admitted wanting to play the superhero on the big screen.

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Alan Ritchson’s popularity has been on the rise, thanks to his critically acclaimed Amazon Prime series Reacher.
In a recent interview, Ritchson revealed that he wanted to play Batman and also explained why he adored the character.

Alan Ritchson’s popularity has been bolstered by a series of high-profile projects in the recent past. The actor has been headlining the critically acclaimed Amazon Prime series Reacher. However, Ritchson seems to have set his eyes on his next big role, none other than that of Batman.

Alan Ritchson in Reacher season 2 (2023)
Recently, Ritchson publicly expressed his desire to play the Dark Knight on the big screen, starting a campaign for him to be cast in James Gunn’s new DCU. At the same time, Ritchson’s passion for the character and desire to portray the iconic superhero has resonated with fans online. Here is everything you need to know about Alan Ritchson’s Batman campaign.

Reacher Actor Alan Ritchson Starts Personal Campaign to Play Batman

Actor Alan Ritchson has gained immense popularity through his role as Jack Reacher in the Amazon Prime series Reacher. However, the actor first rose to prominence by playing Aquaman in Smallville. Ritchson later went on to play Hank Hall / Hawk in Titans.

Alan Ritchson in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)
Despite having two DC characters under his belt, Ritchson apparently isn’t done with the franchise and revealed his dream role was to play Batman. While promoting his upcoming film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Ritchson spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and expressed his affection for the Dark Knight.

“I would love to play Batman. There, I said it, okay? I’ll shout it from the rooftops: I wanna be Bruce Wayne!”

Ritchson added that he adored Batman because he was the most intelligent superhero. The Reacher actor made the following statement, professing his love for the iconic comic book character.

“Here’s the thing about Batman. You know what his superpower is? Intelligence. Dude is the smartest superhero there is. He’s inventive, and he’s got all the gadgets, but he’s super smart. I want to be that guy.”

As a result, it seems Ritchson has started a campaign to play the caped crusader, presumably in James Gunn’s DCU, which is inevitably set to introduce Batman.

Alan Ritchson’s Batman Dream Resonates With DC Fans

Alan Ritchson’s campaign to play Batman on the big screen quickly caught the attention of DC fans after his comments made their way online. Ritchson’s comments impressed most fans and resonated with them because of his understanding of the character.

Alan Ritchson in Titans
Here is what DC fans are saying about Alan Ritchson playing Batman on X.

 

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As the tweets indicate, most fans were on board with the idea of Ritchson playing Batman and supported his personal campaign for the role. Ritchson’s comments about the qualities of Batman resonated with the fans who feel his passion for the character makes a strong case for him to be cast as the next Dark Knight.

However, some fans were skeptical of the choice, particularly because of Ritchson’s past filmography, which already includes two other DC characters. At the same time, some fans felt that Ritchson wasn’t a household name like previous Batman actors and doubted his acting prowess.

Therefore, it will be interesting to see if Ritchson does land the part of Batman in the future. Ritchson will next appear in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, alongside former Superman actor Henry Cavill. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the film is scheduled to be released on April 19, 2024.