Sony Pictures and director Justin Lin are reportedly in talks with Alan Ritchson to star in their upcoming feature adaptation of the video game Helldivers. The development follows the departure of Jason Momoa from the project, prompting the studio to move quickly on a replacement.
The film is based on Arrowhead Game Studios’ Helldivers franchise, with Lin set to direct. Deadline and ComingSoon.net both frame the casting update as part of Sony’s efforts to keep the production moving after Momoa’s exit. Both outlets indicate that Ritchson—known for roles such as Reacher—is the latest actor discussed for a lead part, though neither report confirms a final deal or character details.
While the outlets focus on the same sequence—Momoa exits, Sony seeks a replacement, and Ritchson is in talks—their emphasis differs slightly. Deadline highlights Lin’s involvement and the speed of the search, while ComingSoon.net underscores the timing after a “major” star walked away.
