DC Studios' Safran says talks with Alan Ritchson have produced no deal yet
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran told Collider the studio has discussed "a couple things" with Alan Ritchson, but nothing has come to fruition. He praised the actor's range.
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Centre · 2DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran said the studio has talked with Alan Ritchson about possible projects, but nothing has been finalised. ColliderN “Safran confirmed that DC Studios has discussed several potential projects with Ritchson, although none have moved forward just yet.” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran was asked about the possibility of Alan Ritchson finally joining James Gunn's superhero franchise.” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Safran spoke to Collider's Steve Weintraub ahead of the release of Clayface, the latest DC Studios project. ColliderN “Speaking exclusively with Collider's Steve Weintraub ahead of Clayface, Safran confirmed”“Clayface is the latest DC Studios project” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 2Asked about Ritchson's earlier comments on meetings with DC, Safran said: "We talked about a couple things, but nothing that's come to fruition at this point. I think he's great." ColliderN “"We talked about a couple things, but nothing that's come to fruition at this point. I think he's great."” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “"We talked about a couple things, but nothing that's come to fruition at this point.” Read at Screen Rant ↗
Centre · 2Safran added that Ritchson has more range than audiences have seen, saying "there's a lot more depth to him than you might have seen" and that there is more he can do that people haven't seen. ColliderN “"Yeah, but he's just good. I also think there's a lot more depth to him than you might have seen.” Read at Collider ↗ Screen RantN “I think there's more that he can do that people haven't seen."” Read at Screen Rant ↗ Centre · 1Ritchson, who leads Prime Video's Reacher, has repeatedly said he wants to join James Gunn and Safran's DC Universe. ColliderN “The Reacher star has repeatedly expressed his interest in joining James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe”“Ritchson continues to lead Prime Video's Reacher.” Read at Collider ↗ Centre · 1On Josh Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast in July, Ritchson said he and Gunn had spoken extensively and that there had been "a lot of conversations". ColliderN “the actor confirmed that he and Gunn had spoken extensively already, and that things were ongoing.” Read at Collider ↗
Centre · 1At San Diego Comic-Con, Ritchson said he would love to play Batman but did not think the role was likely to be his, and that another DC character was being discussed, according to Collider. ColliderN “He acknowledged that he would love to play The Dark Knight but didn't believe the role was likely to be his”“revealing that another DC character was being discussed” Read at Collider ↗
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- Framing
- Both outlets treat the story as a casting-rumour update from the studio boss, led by Safran's quotes from a Collider interview. Collider frames it as a step closer to Ritchson's goal, while Screen Rant stresses it as an official update.
- Emphasis
- Safran's quotes, Ritchson's long-stated interest in the DCU, and the Batman speculation (Collider).
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither names a specific role under discussion. Neither says what the 'couple things' are. Screen Rant's version gives no background on Ritchson's earlier remarks.
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“now it seems like that goal is officially one step closer to becoming a reality for Ritchson.” — Collider
“DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran officially offers a new update.” — Screen Rant
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What every side reports
- Peter Safran, DC Studios co-CEO, said in a Collider interview that the studio has talked with Alan Ritchson about a couple of things.
- Safran said nothing has come to fruition so far.
- Safran praised Ritchson, saying there is more depth to him than people have seen.
Peter Safran person
Safran confirms talks with Ritchson but says nothing has come to fruition, and praises the actor's depth and range.
“"We talked about a couple things, but nothing that's come to fruition at this point. I think he's great."” — Collider
Alan Ritchson person
Ritchson has said he wants to work with James Gunn and that there have been many conversations. He has said Batman is unlikely and that another DC character was being discussed.
“"I really respect James. I would like to do something with James. James would like to do something with me.” — Collider
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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson’s DC Return Officially Addressed [Exclusive]
Mixed Exclusive interview write-up that presents the talks as progress toward Ritchson's dream DCU role while quoting Safran's caveat that nothing has materialised.
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Alan Ritchson’s DCU Casting Talks Get Official Update From Studio Boss
Neutral Short summary of Safran's Collider comments, presented as an official update on casting talks.
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- 26 Oct 16:43 First ColliderN ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson’s DC Return Officially Addressed [Exclusive]
- 26 Oct 16:57 +15m Screen RantN Alan Ritchson’s DCU Casting Talks Get Official Update From Studio Boss
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