Alan Ritchson is among the most fancast actors for the DC Universe, with James Gunn potentially revealing the ideal role for him. The upcoming DC movies are ushering in an exciting new era for the superhero universe, starting with the story of 2026’s Supergirl. The live-action DC Universe is only growing bigger and bolder.
This has led audiences to fancast their favorite DC superheroes, from major characters like the DCU’s Batman and Wonder Woman to more niche heroes and villains. One actor frequently mentioned as a potential fit in the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters is Alan Ritchson. Finally, James Gunn may have found the perfect character for Ritchson.
James Gunn Has All But Confirmed Captain Atom In The DCU
Firstly, it is worth exploring how James Gunn has potentially confirmed Captain Atom‘s appearance in the DC Universe. Captain Atom will reportedly feature in Creature Commandos season 2, with Gunn posting a somewhat cryptic tease after the news broke. Gunn took to social media to share artwork of a DC comic featuring a battle between Captain Atom and Superman.
This has led audiences to assume that Gunn is confirming Captain Atom’s involvement in future DCU projects. While an outright, official announcement has still not happened, the tease is enough to all but confirm his inclusion.
Alan Ritchson Would Be Perfect As Captain Atom
Going back to Alan Ritchson, he would be an ideal choice for Captain Atom in the DC Universe. In terms of appearance, Ritchson fits the role perfectly. He is incredibly physically imposing due to his height and build, making him a perfect match for Captain Atom. Moreover, Ritchson’s most recent mainstream role shares some thematic ties to Captain Atom.
The hero, in DC Comics, is a military man who gains powers after an experiment goes wrong. Portraying a former military man in Reacher, Ritchson could utilize many transferable skills to play Captain Atom. With Ritchson also having experience in the world of DC thanks to Titans, this role seems perfectly suited for him.
Who Else Could Alan Ritchson Play In The DCU?
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Regarding who else Ritchson could portray in the DC Universe, the most popular fancast is Batman himself. Ritchson has expressed interest in playing Batman, openly stating that he would love to portray the Caped Crusader on screen. However, James Gunn has remained noncommittal about this, simply stating he is a massive fan of Ritchson as an actor.
At this point, it seems unlikely that Ritchson will portray Bruce Wayne. However, the DC Universe is large enough to find another role for this popular actor, with Captain Atom perhaps being the best choice among the franchise’s heroes and villains.
