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I Would Love To See Alan Ritchson As A New Shazam In The DCU
Alan Ritchson, best known for his roles in Reacher, Fast X, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, has been heavily fan-cast as Batman in the rebooted DC Universe, but I think he’d be perfect for another hero – Shazam. With his experience as Aquaman in Smallville and Hawk in Titans, I would love to see him take on a completely new role.
Originally known as Captain Marvel, Shazam is the alter ego of child Billy Batson, who can harness the powers of six immortal elders by exclaiming “SHAZAM!” and transforming into a costumed superhero. Shazam has a rich history in DC Comics, but his live-action adaptation for the DC Extended Universe was disappointing, so I’d love to see him reinvented for the rebooted DCU, and Alan Ritchson would be fantastic in the role.
Alan Ritchson’s brilliant combination of seriousness and comedic talents would work perfectly for a new interpretation of Shazam. His strength, muscular physique, and incredible talent make me certain he’d deliver a more comic-accurate and exciting iteration of Shazam. While the appearance of Batman in Creature Commandos may have made Alan Ritchson’s casting as the Caped Crusader more likely, I think he deserves a substantial role in the new DC Universe, whether it’s reprising his role as Aquaman or Hank Hall from Titans.
Ritchson has also been suggested for the roles of Hawkman, Captain Atom, Metallo, and Booster Gold, with the latter set to headline his own series in the rebooted DCU. Alan Ritchson is a brilliant talent who has become more prominent in recent years, so it would make sense for James Gunn and Peter Safran to snap him up for a more full-on role in the DCU. Whether it’s Shazam or another iconic character, Alan Ritchson would be a fantastic addition to the new DC Universe.