In 2008, Richings was nominated for another Dora Award for his performance in "The Palace of the End". He confirmed, via an interview on the Canadian TV show "InnerSPACE", that he had a part in the 2013 Superman film "Man of Steel". During the interview he was also asked about the campaign to see him become the next Doctor in "Doctor Who", one of his favorite childhood TV shows, and admitted to being flattered by the idea. In 2014, he starred in the Matt Wiele and Chad Archibald, directed Science-Fiction film "Ejecta". In 2015, he appeared in the Robert Eggers-directed horror film "The Witch" and Corey Misquita's drama film "Reign".