Reacherstar Alan Ritchson becomes Batman for James Gunn’sDC Universethrough newThe Brave and The Boldartwork. As DC Studios will becasting its own Batman for the DCU franchise, many are obviously curious to find out who will star as the Caped Crusader in Gunn’s superhero reboot.

While Andy Muschietti is set to directThe Brave and The Bold, the script is currently still being written, meaning DC Studios has not started the casting process just yet. With no release date set forThe Brave and The Boldeither, time will tell when fans will actually be getting the DCU’s Dark Knight.

Alan Ritchson as Reacher Sipping Coffee

FollowingGunn’s recent DCU updatesaboutThe Brave and The Bold,Clements.Inkshared new art for a popular fan-casting for Batman, by imagining Ritchson as the next live-action version of the DC icon. The artwork sees Ritchson suited up as Batman, with a full black version of the costume. Check it out below:

Ritchson is no stranger to the superhero genre, as he portrayed Arthur Curry, a.k.a. Aquaman, in theSmallvilleTV show for several seasons of the Superman drama. TheReacherlead also joined theTitansseries, where he played the DC hero Hank Hall, a.k.a. Hawk.

The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Robin in the DC Comics written by Grant Morrison

What The Alan Ritchson As Batman Art Means For The DCU

When the role of Batman begins being cast forThe Brave and The Boldmovie,it’s no doubt going to be one of the most sought-after in Hollywood, even more so this time because of the DCU aspect of things. Whoever gets cast as the next Bruce Wayne would not just be in their ownBatmanfilm, but also appear in numerous DCU projects for years to come.

Given howRitchson wants to be cast as Batman,it’s not a shock that more fans are raising their voices through fan-art pieces to see the action star be tapped for the role. That said, whether or not Ritchson will be the one to don the cape and cowl inThe Brave and The Boldremains to be seen.

Our Take On The Alan Ritchson As Batman Art

Seeing how great Ritchson looks as Batman in the DCU artwork,it would be a shame if the former DC star didn’t at least get considered forThe Brave and The Bold. As Ritchson has emerged more as a great action lead over the years - which is something that is needed for Batman - DC Studios should ideally at least have him in mind.

As DC Studios is actively working on both theirBatmanandWonder Womanmovies,they will have some of the biggest casting quests in the coming years. Hopefully, 2025 will be the year whenThe Brave and The Boldscript is finally completed, so that casting for the next Dark Knight can finally begin.

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The Brave and the Bold

The Brave and the Bold will introduce audiences to a new Batman in the DC Universe, focusing on the unique dynamic between the Dark Knight and his son, Damian Wayne, who takes on the mantle of Robin. This film marks yet another reboot for the iconic vigilante superhero.