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With the “Salvation” story being at the center of the Superman Saga that James Gunn and Co. are currently working on, it’s easy to forget that other characters are on the way. There’s even a Batman movie in the works that’s flying under the radar because it doesn’t have a star yet. Fans have been trying to convince the powers that be to give one specific actor a look, but they’re not the best fit. The DCU is the right franchise for them, though, because they could be the perfect fit for a new take on the most lackluster villain in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Trilogy.
This Potential Batman Actor Is More Villain Than Hero
Casting Batman is one of the toughest tasks in Hollywood. Since Bruce Wayne and his heroic alter-ego are so different, the job is essentially casting two characters and hoping that one actor can pull off both. Some performers, such as George Clooney, have the billionaire playboy side down pat, while others, like Ben Affleck, only excel when they’re in the suit. The DCU’s goal is to find someone who can master all the Batman elements, and one name that continues to pop up for the position is Alan Ritchson.
The star of Prime Video’s Reacher is a hulking presence, towering over just about every actor he throws down with. But he’s not only good at fighting people, as the titular drifter is also an expert tactician who can talk his way out of any situation. It all sounds very Batman, but Ritchson continues to make it clear he doesn’t see the character in his future. That’s probably for the best because there’s one Batman villain in desperate need of an actor with some range to help bring them to life in the DCU: Bane.
