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Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Confirms Conversations With DC About Playing 'Another Character' That Isn't Batman
IGNSunday, July 26, 2026 at 6:02 PM
RedScroll Brief
Reacher star Alan Ritchson has confirmed he won't be playing Batman in the DCU, but he has had conversations with DC about playing "another character" instead.
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What happened
Reacher star Alan Ritchson has confirmed he won't be playing Batman in the DCU, but he has had conversations with DC about playing "another character" instead.
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Timeline
IGN published: Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Confirms Conversations With DC About Playing 'Another Character' That Isn't Batman
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