{
  "id": 16754972,
  "title": "Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Is Still Waiting for His Next DC Superhero Role",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/reacher-star-alan-ritchson-is-still-waiting-for-his-next-dc-superhero",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T14:38:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/reacher-alan-ritchson-dc-universe-role/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alan Ritchson, who stars in DC Studios' Reacher, is still awaiting a role in the DC Universe. DC Studios co-head Peter Safran has discussed a variety of projects with Ritchson, but nothing has materialized yet. Safran praised Ritchson, stating he is \"just good\" and has \"a lot more depth\" to him. Ritchson himself expressed his desire to work with James Gunn, DC Studios' director of Superman, but added that his projects must meet his strict standards. Despite Batman's imminent arrival in the DCU, Ritchson is unlikely to play the Caped Crusader, as he believes it will come in the future with another character.",
  "summary": "Reacher star Alan Ritchson has still been in talks with DC Studios about joining the DC Universe, but they've yet to cast him.",
  "key_points": [
    "Alan Ritchson stars in DC Studios' Reacher.",
    "DC Studios co-head Peter Safran discussed projects with Ritchson.",
    "Ritchson desires role with James Gunn but meets strict standards."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The ongoing negotiations between Ritchson and DC Studios suggest that the studio is carefully vetting high-profile talent to ensure new character additions meet the specific creative standards of the upcoming universe.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}