Alan Ritchson Stars in Dialogue-Free 'Motor City' Premiering Venice

Alan Ritchson is prominently starring in and producing the nearly dialogue-free revenge thriller Motor City, which premieres at the Venice Film Festival and later screens in Toronto. Set in 1970s Detroit, the film follows Ritchson's character, a blue-collar mechanic framed by corrupt forces, who seeks vengeance, relying heavily on physical performance, stylized visuals, and an immersive soundtrack rather than dialogue. Ritchson described the challenge of conveying emotion without words as both "scary but exhilarating," emphasizing composure amid internal rage to portray his character's complex emotional state. While there has been speculation about Ritchson potentially playing Batman in the DC Universe, he has confirmed having discussions with James Gunn but does not see himself as the Dark Knight, though he hinted at other opportunities within DC Studios. Ritchson’s prior DC roles include Aquaman in Smallville and Hawk in Titans, positioning him as a versatile actor within the superhero genre. Despite his busy schedule filming Reacher season 4, Ritchson’s artistic risks in Motor City and his DC Universe prospects highlight his rising prominence in Hollywood.