DC Studios Boss Confirms Discussions With Alan Ritchson, But Haven't Found a Role for Him Yet

DC Studios boss Peter Safran revealed that they have had conversations with Alan Ritchson about various roles, but have yet to find the perfect fit. In an interview with Collider, Safran stated that Ritchson is an actor they want to work with and have considered for several projects. However, none of those projects have come to fruition yet.

Although Ritchson is often speculated to play Batman in the DC Universe, Safran clarified that it's not the role DC Studios has in mind for him. The boss emphasized that Ritchson is much more than just a "big badass brawler," which is the character he is most known for. Safran believes there is more depth to Ritchson's talent that hasn't been fully explored yet.

Ritchson's imposing physique makes him a great fit for physically imposing characters like Bane or Deathstroke. However, Safran is searching for a role that allows Ritchson to showcase his acting abilities and range. DC Studios is currently producing films centered around Bane and Deathstroke, so it's possible Ritchson could play one of those characters.

Robert Pattinson currently plays Batman in the DC Universe, but the actor has mentioned that the tonal difference between Pattinson's DC Universe and James Gunn's might be too jarring for the role in the DCU.

The DC Universe is expected to introduce an older Batman with a son, Damian Wayne. However, there is no clear timeline for when this character will be introduced or which actor will portray him, as the project has been announced nearly four years ago with very few updates. The DCU's Batman made a brief appearance in the animated film Creature Commandos, but it was not significant enough to warrant further updates.

The character does not appear in DC's Clayface movie, so the studio is still trying to find the right way to introduce him properly. It remains to be seen if Ritchson will be part of the DC Universe's Batman introduction in the upcoming Man of Tomorrow series.