Alan Ritchson says Batman unlikely, in talks with DC for another role

At the San Diego Comic-Con Reacher panel, actor Alan Ritchson addressed the persistent speculation about him being cast as Batman. He said, “I feel like I have to address this, because it comes up all the time… I don’t think Batman is in the cards for me, as much as I would love to do it,” and emphasized that his current negotiations with DC Studios focus on a different, undisclosed character. Ritchson noted he is booked solid through 2028 and that the conversations with DC are ongoing. The comments follow an earlier interview where he declined to comment on the Batman question, reaffirming his interest while steering the discussion toward the new project.