Reacher sensation, Alan Ritchson, has previously opened up about his desire to play the much-coveted role of the Dark Knight. Now, it seems the feeling is mutual, with Superman 2025 director James Gunn recently addressing the long-standing casting rumors. However, fans are still debating whether they would like to see Ritchson pick up the famous cowl.  

James Gunn recently took to the Happy Sad Confused podcast to fanboy over Alan Ritchson, leaving an open-ended response when asked if he has found his new Dark Knight. While he has not confirmed any rumors, he asked viewers to wait for official announcements without outright denying the possibility of Ritchson being the wrong choice for the character previously played by Ben Affleck, Robert Pattinson, and more. "I am a big Alan Ritchson fan, both as an actor and as a guy," said Gunn, adding, "Let's just wait to see what happens."

From being totally on board with the idea of Ritchson playing their favorite masked vigilante to questioning the age of the actor, fans have scrutinized the rumored casting choice to a great extent. Taking to X, one fan emphasized the need to have a younger Batman, while some other users promised allegiance to be DC if this casting were to come to fruition. The general fan vote seems to be favoring Ritchson as the potential new Batman by a large margin.

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From the actor's bold Batman campaigning to now feasible casting clues, fans are dissecting every hint.

When it comes to a character as legendary as Batman, fans are known to take every statement or clue with a grain of salt. In the case of Alan Ritchson being the most-wanted candidate in the Dark Knight run, fans have flooded social media with their opinions on his physique being perfect for the role. One fan even compared his potential casting to Marvel's Thor played by Chris Hemsworth, deeming the choice "huge and a no brainer!!!" while another pointed out how it would be different from Robert Pattinson's rendition of the role under Matt Reeves' direction.

Another voted for a younger Batman who would become a fresh start to the DC Universe and thrive under James Gunn's brand new vision. 

With James Gunn setting a benchmark for daring storytelling following the success of Superman 2025, fans' enthusiasm over the yet unconfirmed casting will continue to grow the anticipation. Only time will tell if Alan Ritchson's muscles are enough to carry the legacy of Gotham's favorite superhero. 

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