Alan Ritchson Reflects on Smallville Days and Aquaman Breakthrough
Before becoming a certified action star across four seasons of 'Reacher,' Alan Ritchson played a pivotal role in the CW series 'Smallville.' The show, which aired from 2001 to 2011, followed Clark Kent's origin story and introduced several key members of the Justice League before the protagonist donned the red cape. Ritchson joined the cast in Season 5, playing Arthur 'A.C.' Curry, aka Aquaman, a role that would prove to be his breakout performance.
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During an interview with podcast host Rosenbaum, Ritchson revealed that his introduction as Aquaman prompted record-breaking viewership, sparking discussions about a potential spin-off. However, despite being in consideration for the project, Ritchson was ultimately not selected, leaving him with a valuable lesson about the unpredictability of Hollywood.
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