Alan Ritchson is one of the most fancast actors for the DC Universe, with James Gunn potentially revealing the perfect role for him. The upcoming DC movies are ushering in an exciting new era for the superhero universe. Beginning with the story of 2026’s Supergirl, the live-action DC Universe is only growing bigger and bolder.
This has caused audiences to fancast their favorite DC superheroes, from big hitters like the DCU’s Batman and Wonder Woman, to more niche heroes and villains. One person who is regularly raised as a potential actor in the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters is Alan Ritchson. Finally, James Gunn could 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 James 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, then, the actor would be a perfect Captain Atom in the DC Universe. In terms of appearance, Ritchson fits the role perfectly. Ritchson is incredibly physically imposing, due to his height and build, fitting Captain Atom to a tee. Moreover, the actor’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 means Ritchson could use a lot of transferable skills to play Captain Atom. With Ritchson also having experience in the world of DC thanks to Titans, this role is seemingly perfect for him.
Who Else Could Alan Ritchson Play In The DCU?
Concerning who else Ritchson could play in the DC Universe, the most popular fancast is Batman himself. Ritchson has campaigned to play Batman, openly stating that he would love to portray the Caped Crusader on screen. However, James Gunn has remained coy about this, simply stating he is a massive fan of Ritchson as an actor.
At this point, it is unlikely that Ritchson portrays Bruce Wayne. However, the DC Universe is more than big enough to find another role for the popular actor, with Captain Atom perhaps being the best choice among the franchise’s heroes and villains.
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Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson
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Henry Cavill, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Ray Fisher, Jason Momoa, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Jay Hernandez, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Cara Delevingne, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Zachary Levi, Dwayne Johnson, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Mark Strong, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Djimon Hounsou, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Rosie Perez, Ella Jay Basco, Ali Wong, Ewan McGregor, Idris Elba, John Cena, Michael Keaton, George Clooney, Xolo Mariduena
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Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman, Justice League, Aquaman, Shazam!, Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, Zack Snyder’s Justice League, The Suicide Squad, Black Adam, Shazam! The Fury of the Gods, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Superman, The Brave and the Bold
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Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, The Joker, Shazam, Darkseid, Amanda Waller, Lex Luthor, Doomsday, Deadshot, Deathstroke, Black Canary, Black Adam
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