Coverage dated September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026

Alan Ritchson May Enlist to Lead PlayStation’s ‘Helldivers’ Movie

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'You do not mess with the Helldivers'--Alan Ritchson if he's actually in this movie, probably.

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Deadline
Alan Ritchson In Talks To Star In Sony’s Adaptation Of ‘Helldivers’ From Director Justin Lin (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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Following the exit of Jason Momoa, Sony Pictures and Justin Lin have moved fast to find his replacement for their feature adaptation of Helldivers. Sources tell Deadline that Alan Ritchson is in talks to star in the film based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ video game franchise, with Lin still on board …
The Hollywood Reporter
Alan Ritchson in Talks to Star in Sony’s ‘Helldivers’ Video Game Adaptation (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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Jason Momoa was previously attached to star in the sci-fi action project.
Polygon
'Reacher' Star in Talks to Lead 'Helldivers' Movie (opens Polygon)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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Reacher star Alan Ritchson is in talks to become the Helldivers movie's leading man.
Gizmodo
Alan Ritchson May Enlist to Lead PlayStation’s ‘Helldivers’ Movie (opens Gizmodo)
Published Sep 19, 2026
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'You do not mess with the Helldivers'--Alan Ritchson if he's actually in this movie, probably.