DC Studios boss Peter Safran confirms they've had conversations with Alan Ritchson for a variety of roles, but are still looking to find the right one.

When speaking with Collider, Safran confirmed that Ritchson is an actor with whom DC Studios has had several conversations and wants to utilize. He noted that they've eyed him for a handful of projects, but none of them have come to fruition.

Although the actor has been heavily speculated about and is on fans' wishlist to play the DCU's Batman, it doesn't sound like that's the role DC wants him for. However, DC sees more in him than just a big badass brawler, which is the kind of role he's best known for.

"[...] He's just good," said Safran. "I also think there's a lot more depth to him than you might have seen. I think there's more that he can do that people haven't seen."

It's unclear what roles he could play. Obviously, given his size, he's a great fit for someone like Bane, Deathstroke, or some other physically imposing character. However, it sounds like Safran is trying to find something that allows him to flex his acting chops and show off his range. DC is currently producing a film centered around Bane and Deathstroke, so it's possible he ends up playing one of those characters, but it's hard to say right now.

Although Robert Pattinson is currently firmly seated in the role of Batman, he's not expected to play the character in the DCU.

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