Alan Ritchson, the lead in the series "Reacher," has shown great enthusiasm towards the idea of playing Batman in the DC Universe (DCU). Excitement builds as his comments follow praise from filmmaker Kevin Smith, who likened Ritchson's Reacher to "Batman without a cape." Although James Gunn has named David Corenswet as the new Superman, the role of Batman in the DCU remains vacant. Robert Pattinson, known for "The Batman," was not considered due to director Matt Reeves' reservations. Meanwhile, “Reacher” Season 2 has garnered positive reviews, including an 8/10 rating from IGN, for its well-paced mix of investigation and action, making it ideal for an exciting TV night. This adds to the intrigue of Ritchson possibly stepping into the Batman role, although nothing is confirmed.

Is Alan Ritchson going to be the new Batman in the DCU?

As of the current reports, there is no official confirmation that Alan Ritchson will play Batman in the DCU. While he has expressed interest in the role, the final decision has not been made public.