Despite years of fan speculation, Reacher star Alan Ritchson has officially ruled himself out as the DCU’s Bruce Wayne. During a panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, the actor clarified that while he won’t be donning the cowl, he remains in active discussions with the studio about other roles.
Ritchson emphasized that he and DC are keen to work together and have held meaningful conversations regarding an undisclosed project. For now, the actor’s future in the DC universe remains a mystery, though he confirmed that playing Batman is no longer in the cards.