Alan Ritchsonis no stranger to playing iconic superheroes after his short-but-memorable stint as Aquaman onSmallville.

“I didnt take it seriously,” Ritchson said.

How old was Claflin, you might be wondering?

Alan Ritchson at the New York premiere of “Ordinary Angels” held at the SVA Theatre on February 19, 2024 in New York City, THOR, Chris Hemsworth, 2011

Alan Ritchson, Chris Hemsworth.John Nacion/Getty Images; Everett Collection

He was 27-years-old when the film came out.

“I had about 50 offers the weekend after season 1 ofReacher,” Ritchson says.

“I knew my life had changed.”