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[Archer]

Can't wait to see Affleck get tossed around like a rag doll ala Hulk / Loki Avengers style.

 

[Ashhong]

I dont see what's so bad about Affleck. The best part about this is that hopefully he will have some say in the actual direction of the movie, or maybe even direct the solo Batman films. Affleck can keep Snyder more grounded.

 

[Future PhaZe]

Gotta hope he stays in the suit as much as possible

I can't even begin to imagine him as a decent Bruce.

 

[gdt]

The only reason I could think he got the role was Warner was absolutely desperate for a good director for the new Batman movies and JL, and Affleck would only agree if he played Batman.

Bahahahha. More like Ben wants a blank check from WB, so tit for tat.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Reboot as well. The Batman in Man of Steel 2 is suppose to be the one that is going to be apart of the rest of the DC cinematic universe. The Batman reboot is suppose to be apart of that not separate the way the Nolan films were. That's my understanding.

Fine. Let him direct the reboot, too.

 

[artist]

So he never wanted to be a costumed hero again? Must have been blinded by money.

I never wanted to go back to console gaming ..

*Pre-ordered PS4*

Sue me.

Spoiler

Opinions change, so do people. Mind blowing fact, right?

 

[Original Famous Ray]

I hope Affleck doesn't try some gritty voice when he wears the cowl. I barely understood half the words that came outta Bale's mouth when he was Batman.

 

[Xavien]

Why is Daredevil in a batman costume?

 

[JStein0222]

Stoked! Let the record show I called this weeks ago!

https://twitter.com/JakeNoseIt/status/363182051916144640

Reposting because this is the CLOSEST I will ever get to prophet status <3

 

[Admiral Bone to Pick]

Daredevil is Batman... lol smh will wait to fully judge, but smh

Thankfully Cavill is still Supes.

Yes, Ben Affleck in 2003 was shit. No one denies that. But over the course of a decade actors can improve. It happens often.

Also, just sounds like a lot of people are bitter that they didn't get the actor they wanted.

 

[gdt]

I just wish he could direct. Or at least produce and take a serious look at the script. He'll be on set thinking "pshhhh, look at this punk"

 

[Jables Swan]

Anybody else relieved its not Karl Urban? That would have been Schumacher level.

Karl Urban is a great actor. I would love for him to get more roles.

 

[Ahasverus]

I'm sure this only means he's the director of the next batman film and I couldn't be happier.

 

[Future PhaZe]

The only reason I could think he got the role was Warner was absolutely desperate for a good director for the new Batman movies and JL, and Affleck would only agree if he played Batman.

I think getting a great director is worth more than having a less than adequate Batman so they made the right move...but fuck I gotta hope they can find a way to minimize the absolute cheese that is Afflecks Wayne.

 

[AniHawk]

i don't see why it's that big of a problem. the guy's come a long way in the last ten years it seems.

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

http://youtu.be/LmP3YFk_YHA

 

[Revolutionary]

lmao

 

[Mariolee]

What's odd for me is based on looks alone Affleck doesn't look all that older than Cavill which I believe is what they were going for. Then again, with the power of Acting and Make Up™ it's possible.

 

[massoluk]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?

Serious question, does Ben Affleck know kung fu? Can't tell from Daredevil.

 

[ReiGun]

What's with all the bitching in this thread? I've yet to read a reason why he can't do a good job.

I think people just really hate Affleck for some reason.

 

[Rabbit Lord]

Well, a little unexpected. I'll give it the wait and see.

 

[GhostRidah]

Reposting because this is the CLOSEST I will ever get to prophet status <3

You have doomed us all, can I get lotto numbers?

 

[GodParticle]

Please tell me this is a stealth Onion article

 

[Cheesemeister]

RIP Batman.

 

[BobLoblaw]

I simply cannot believe this. Ben's a great director and a pretty decent actor, but Batman? Fuck. Outta. Here.

 

[Origami Superman]

Such a ridiculous crossover was doomed from the start anyway.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Imagine if Marvel recast Tony Stark for the Avengers? The movie loses it's cohesion in the context of being a part of a universe that includes other franchise characters.

WB has no fucking clue what it's doing. Either Bale needs to be Batman in the same fucking universe in a believable way or they should scrap any type of Justice League type cross-overs and stick to their individual films.

This isn't like recasting the Hulk three times. Bale set the standard. Downey Jr. set the standard. You don't kick your quarterback off the team with an hour before game time........

 

[Loxley]

Yes, Ben Affleck in 2003 was shit. No one denies that. But over the course of a decade actors can improve. It happens often.

Also, just sounds like a lot of people are bitter that they didn't get the actor they wanted.

Of course they are, people get way too attached to rumors and speculation and eventually just convince themselves that they're true.

 

[Professor Beef]

I think people just really hate Affleck for some reason.

He got J.Lo.

 

[Mariolee]

WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?

Serious question, does Ben Affleck know kung fu? Can't tell from Daredevil.

I hear humans, especially actors, can learn nowadays. Crazy, I know.

 

[KittyKittyBangBang]

Love me some Affleck. This movie will no doubt be fantasmically awesome.

Thank you for that. Not enough Entourage pics being used

 

[RS4-]

Mark Strong as Luther then

 

[LiK]

 

[Acrylic7]

Hmm, definitely didn't see that coming. I'm positive that no one did.

I hated Man of Steel though, so It may not be Ben's fault if he sucks as Batman :s

 

[Matrix]

Affleck is gonna have to become friends with Cavill quickly in this film, I can't imagine Affleck as Batman beating Cavill as Supes at anything lol

This better not be titled Batman VS Superman

 

[BLACKLAC]

lmfao

Such failure.

 

[FStop7]

Considering he was making shitty romantic comedies before TDK, everyone was doubting.

He had what? 1 film that really showed off potential before TDK? Maybe 2? Don't act like you were 1 of 3 people in the world that was praising his Heath choice before the first trailer. Yeah, a lot of people weren't completely upset but buttholes were exploding of anger when it was announced.

But I was "1 of 3 people" who was praising Ledger when he was cast. He and Jason Isaacs were the only redeemable things in The Patriot, he'd already been in Brokeback Mountain, Monster's Ball, and A Knight's Tale had a pretty loyal following. Even in poorer films he'd been in he still stood out. Anyway.

 

[Mariolee]

Look at this guy. Imagine Affleck during the court scene at the beginning montage of Batman Begins. Love it.

 

[The Elite]

Gotta hope he stays in the suit as much as possible

I can't even begin to imagine him as a decent Bruce.

Really. Im excited to see his Bruce more than his Batman. I think he will be a great Bruce.

 

[Jables Swan]

Hmm, definitely didn't see that coming. I'm positive that no one did.

I hated Man of Steel though, so It may not be Ben's fault if he sucks as Batman :s

Yeah I wasn't a huge fan of Man of Steel. I think Affleck can add something to the next one.

 

[Plinko]

Imagine if Marvel recast Tony Stark for the Avengers? The movie loses it's cohesion in the context of being a part of a universe that includes other franchise characters.

WB has no fucking clue what it's doing. Either Bale needs to be Batman in the same fucking universe in a believable way or they should scrap any type of Justice League type cross-overs and stick to their individual films.

This isn't like recasting the Hulk three times. Bale set the standard. Downey Jr. set the standard. You don't kick your quarterback off the team with an hour before game time........

Bale doesn't WANT to do Batman any more.

 

[Zen_Arcade]

i don't see why it's that big of a problem. the guy's come a long way in the last ten years it seems.

The people that keep saying this must have only seen The Town and Argo. He's still in more bad movies then good in the past few years.

 

[Easy_D]

Affleck is gonna have to become friends with Cavill quickly in this film, I can't imagine Affleck as Batman beating Cavill as Supes at anything lol

This better not be titled Batman VS Superman

Watch the plot be super dumb with Batman being super emo, almost killing someone, Supes talking him out of it and Batman learning the true power of friendship.

Calling it. With Supes going "Don't you see? This city needs you! If you kill him, are you any better than the villains you pursue?!?!?!? This city needs a hero! Look into your heart!!!!"

 

[Devolution]

I hope people just posted Daredevil frowny face everywhere after this news.

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

 

[kittens]

keanu reeves as superman

 

[Mammoth Jones]

Bale doesn't WANT to do Batman any more.

*pouts*

Fuck that. Dump enough money on his god damned lawn and he'll "want" to do whatever you tell him.....

*pouts*

 

[DrForester]

Disappointed those "old grizzled veteran" rumors didn't come to pass.

Nervous about this, Affleck is not that good of an actor.

 

[DonasaurusRex]

...it could work...he can at least do bruce wayne....im keeping it positive...cause im kinda...confused atm i guess i cant visualize it....in my mind...

 

[ari]

Disappointed those "old grizzled veteran" rumors didn't come to pass.

Nervous about this, Affleck is not that good of an actor.

Affleck is not a bad actor.