'Every episode is satisfying': A look back at Kevin Smith's praise points to Alan Ritchson as the next Batman!
Hollywood is buzzing with the potential of Alan Ritchson stepping into Batman's shoes! Kevin Smith's praise of Ritchson's role in 'Reacher' has fans and insiders alike speculating that the actor could be the next Dark Knight.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:27 PM ISTHollywood is buzzing with the potential of Alan Ritchson stepping into Batman's shoes! Kevin Smith's praise of Ritchson's role in 'Reacher' has fans and insiders alike speculating that the actor could be the next Dark Knight.
Alan Ritchson (Source: Radio Times)
"He's like Batman with no cape": Is Alan Ritchson the Dark Knight We've Been Waiting For?
In an age of reboots and surprises, one voice stood out as a herald of a new era. On his FatMan Beyond podcast, filmmaker and comic book enthusiast Kevin Smith couldn't contain his admiration for Alan Ritchson's performance in Amazon Prime's 'Reacher.' Describing Ritchson as "astounding" and equating the show to Batman sans the cape, Smith inadvertently threw a Batarang into the DCU speculation mill.
"Every episode is satisfying. I can’t think of a better word for it, man. It’s like Batman with no cape. That’s it. He just fing rolls around punching fers and killing them," Smith gushed.
As reported by Fortress of Solitude, Ritchson's background in comic book adaptations and his recent action star status makes him an appealing choice to play the iconic Caped Crusader.
Ritchson's Rise from Aquaman to Potential Batman
From Arthur Curry/Aquaman on Smallville to the tough-as-nails Hank Hall/Hawk in 'Titans', Ritchson's history with comic book properties is rich and varied. Fans and experts agree that he's now primed to take on the role of Batman, especially since he looks like a dead ringer for Alex Ross' depiction of the character.
"Ritchson looks like a dead ringer for Alex Ross’ Batman. He’s tall, muscular, and has the razor-sharp jawline to bring the Dark Knight to life," according to Fortress of Solitude.
But what makes Ritchson the ideal candidate? Is it his action star status, his age (set to turn 39 in 2023), or his real-life fatherhood experience that could help him relate to Bruce Wayne's challenges with Damian? Perhaps it's all of the above.
Final Thoughts: A New Dawn for the Dark Knight?
While James Gunn and Peter Safran's new DC cinematic universe is shrouded in mystery, one thing is certain: the potential casting of Alan Ritchson as Batman has set the fanbase abuzz. Kevin Smith may have unknowingly cast the first vote. Now, it's up to the DCU executives to decide if Ritchson truly is the perfect Dark Knight.
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