# 'I Just Don't Think Batman Is in the Cards for Me' — Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Won't Be the DCU's Bruce Wayne, But He's Already Had Conversations About Playing 'Another Character'

> 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.

- **Source:** [Ign](https://www.ign.com/articles/reacher-star-alan-ritchson-confirms-conversations-with-dc-about-playing-another-character-that-isnt-batman?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a667905030930ed97194835)
- **Published:** 2026-07-26
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #batman #playing #reacher #ritchson #alan #another #character #conversations
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