DC Fans Advocate for a Well-Received Batman Actor to Enter the DC Universe in a Fresh Role
Exploring an alternative path for a beloved actor in the DC Universe, could this new role outshine Batman?
Batman: The Brave and the Bold is highly anticipated by fans of the DCU, leading to much speculation about who should play the main character. However, some fans are suggesting a popular Batman choice for a different role in the movie universe. As filming for the debut movie, Superman, is currently in progress, the new cinematic universe is beginning to take shape. Thanks to James Gunn's involvement, lesser-known characters like Hawkgirl and Metamorpho are already being included in Superman.
Taking this into consideration, user @karlo_DA_Menace proposed that Alan Ritchson would be a better fit for the character Wildcat rather than Batman, a sentiment shared by fans like @SIM0NJESS.
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@ViperSawayama also agrees that the casting makes a lot more sense than Bruce Wayne, who is likely to be much older in The Brave and the Bold than in previous iterations.
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@Pessahphoto, meanwhile, seems to disagree after simply sharing an image of Ritchson in costume side-by-side with an image of Bruce Wayne, illustrating their similarities.
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Some fans have shared their ideas for alternative roles for Ritchson. For example, @NKumar333 thinks he could also excel as Captain Atom. On the other hand, Dave Bautista has been mentioned as a potential candidate for the role of Wildcat.
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Other popular castings for Ritchson include reprising his role as Aquaman in the DCU and Shazam, though @YRN_Wizz prefers the Wildcat fancast nonetheless.
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@babab_lb also prefers Ritchson as Wildcat to Batman, and offered up yet another alternative: Ritchson as the extraterrestrial warlord, Mongul.
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Will Alan Ritchson Actually Join James Gunn's DC Universe?
Alan Ritchson as Hawk punching a villain in Titans - Will Alan Ritchson Actually Join James Gunn's DC Universe?
Ritchson is often a popular choice for fan casting in the DC Universe, thanks to his previous roles in DC projects. He has portrayed either Aquaman or Hawk, the latter being a lesser-known DC hero who could potentially appear in a future DCU film. Considering James Gunn's history of recasting actors in the DCU, it wouldn't be surprising to see Ritchson back in another role.
DC Show or Movie | Alan Ritchson's Role |
|---|---|
Smallville | Aquaman |
Justice League: The New Frontier | Aquaman |
Titans | Hawk |
Supergirl | Hawk |
DC's Legends of Tomorrow | Hawk |
John Cena's Peacemaker is set to return to the DCU, thanks to his impressive portrayal of the character. Fans have been vocal about their support for him, and director James Gunn has shown interest in their opinions by engaging with them on social media. While Alan Ritchson's popularity makes him a strong candidate for a role in the DCU, whether as Batman or another character, his participation has not been officially confirmed yet.
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Editor's P/S:
The article explores the fan speculation and discussions surrounding Alan Ritchson's potential involvement in James Gunn's DC Universe. While fans express their preferences for Ritchson as Wildcat rather than Batman, they also suggest alternative roles such as Captain Atom, Shazam, and Mongul. The article highlights Ritchson's previous roles in DC projects and James Gunn's history of recasting actors, making it plausible for Ritchson to join the DCU in a different capacity.
Despite the fan enthusiasm, Ritchson's official involvement has not been confirmed. However, the article acknowledges the strong support for his inclusion and the possibility of him reprising a role or taking on a new character in the expanding cinematic universe.
