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[MisterHero]

Give me a role pre-1989 where Michael Keaton showed that he could've been Batman. Beetlejuice? Multiplicity? How bout Mr. Mom?

Keaton's casting was based on his presence.

Observe this intense motherfucker. Michael Keaton's got a permanent scowl. It serves as Batman's psychological core while his Bruce Wayne diverts from it with humor and romance.

I too think Affleck may be too "soft", but he could just as easily play up the playboy angle. Whether he can portray a genius detective is up to the writing.

 

[Kickz]

Boston accent Batman confirmed..

DOA

 

[Kopite]

I'm okay with this.gif

 

[Hours Left]

I think you meant yes.

If I post shirtless photos of Ben Affleck, will you say yes?

Cause I might.

Bleh. I don't think he's unattractive, (from a subjective standpoint), but his personality makes him a total cold fish to me. He always comes off as a huge douchebag.

At least this makes being on #TeamCavill that much easier. (Was there any doubt?) Supes for life!

 

[FeD.nL]

Great choice! I think Affleck has grown as an actor since he started directing. Loved him in the town an Argo. He'll pull off a great Bruce Wayne and probably an even better Batman. Can't wait for the first footage.

 

[Shinta]

Keaton's casting was based on his presence.

Observe this intense motherfucker. Michael Keaton's got a permanent scowl. It serves as Batman's psychological core while his Bruce Wayne diverts from it with humor and romance.



I too think Affleck may be too "soft", but he could just as easily play up the playboy angle. Whether he can portray a genius detective is up to the writing.

Yeah, he does have those crazy ass vampire eyebrows, so I guess that's a bonus. He does look brooding.

And before Bale ever was in Batman, he was in American Psycho and Equilibrium. The second they cast him, I knew he'd be able to do it based on his past work.

 

[Vice]

Bleh. I don't think he's unattractive, (from a subjective standpoint), but his personality makes him a total cold fish to me. He always comes off as a huge douchebag.

At least this makes being on #TeamCavill that much easier. (Was there any doubt?) Supes for life!

Batman is a huge douche though.

 

[Timbuktu]

Can Ben Affleck direct the new movie as well?

 

[shira]

Sooo good.

 

[VASPER]

MM OK don't know how i feel. I don't think i want, guess we'll see.

 

[Hours Left]

Batman is a huge douche though.

But he's a sexy douche. Affleck's personality is about as attractive as a soggy piece of bread.

 

[MisterHero]

Bale was almost Robin in Batman Forever, so that was probably sitting in producers' minds for a while.

Just found out that Kiefer Sutherland was almost the same in Batman 89.

 

[Kitschkraft]

Keaton's casting was based on his presence.

Observe this intense motherfucker. Michael Keaton's got a permanent scowl. It serves as Batman's psychological core while his Bruce Wayne diverts from it with humor and romance.

Dat eyebrow acting.

 

[bidguy]

ahhahhaha not watching this

the most hardcore batman fan i know is losing his shit right now

 

[Sir Alemeth]

I think this is pretty awesome.
Affleck as Wayne could totally work!

 

[spidye]

Sooo good.

well, morgan freeman was in every movie ever made. of course he has a scene with every one of them

 

[Jamie OD]

Eh, whatever. Thought Anne Hathaway was a bad choice for Catwoman and she turned out to be fine.

 

[MaestroKnux]

Wondering if anyone made a "Kevin Smith might as well be the director" joke yet in this thread.

 

[Anticitizen One]

Sooo good.

Holy shit

 

[Marion Cobretti]

The more I think about it, the more I like this decision.

I think having Affleck on board, means for sure we're gonna have someone polish Goyers work. Which is great.

If you think about it, Affleck actually brings a lot to the team, and fills in some important chunks.

There's definitely a lot more pressure now to deliver the best shit ever. These dudes definitely know what they're doing though. You're looking at a very competent team, gearing up to make a Worlds Finest movie.

 

[Anticitizen One]

He looks like a super villian. They should cast Brolin as the leader of the crime syndicate

 

[mxgt]

I did a double take when I saw this thread

Affleck should stick to directing, this could end up hilarious.

 

[Winnie the Pimp]

Ugh, first reaction is NOOOOOOO, but then i am ready to be surprised and will give him a chance!

Somehow i believe he still looks too "young" for the part if that makes any sense, i'd prefer a grittier, more settled Batman like Keaton...

Oh well we shall see.

 

[Timbuktu]

Affleck is probably doing this to line up another big WB movie down the line as a director, keep himself in the public mind... Or make some connections with the likes of Nolan so that he can direct a big summer tentpole movie when he wants to.

He has acted in so many crap where he must have known that he could have done it better.

 

[Jay Sosa]

wuahaha thread delivers. Nothing is as fun as nerdrage.

 

[Indrid Cold1]

Is this real life? Fuck this shit.

 

[Joni]

A surprising choice, but not a bad actor when he gets a good movie.

 

[Speevy]

The most recent movies have been more about the villain anyway, haven't they?

 

[Oersted]

Sooo good.

Mind full of blown fucks

 

[jmizzal]

WHY WHY WHY

 

[Miles Quaritch]

WHAT THE FUCKING SHIT.

SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE FUCKING SHIT.

It's over, I've lost any and all interest I had in the crossover movie. Fuck this shit.

 

[GraveHorizon]

This is some rough news. Jensen must be taking it pretty hard.

Keaton's casting was based on his presence.

Observe this intense motherfucker. Michael Keaton's got a permanent scowl. It serves as Batman's psychological core while his Bruce Wayne diverts from it with humor and romance.

I too think Affleck may be too "soft", but he could just as easily play up the playboy angle. Whether he can portray a genius detective is up to the writing.

While I don't think Keaton looks at all like Batman should look and think those early movies are way too silly/unrealistic/dated, I agree with that.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

I've been thinking about this all day, and I've came up with my thoughts about this.

Bring it!

Does Batman always have to be dark? Does he always have to be massive? Does he always need to be Christian Bale? Does he always have to be perfect?

I don't think so. I want to see where this is going. It is going to be a very fun movie! You know why? Cause he's the goddamn batman!

Now excuse me while I watch the green lantern mo*-oh shit!! What the fuck is this shit?!

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Ugh, first reaction is NOOOOOOO, but then i am ready to be surprised and will give him a chance!

Somehow i believe he still looks too "young" for the part if that makes any sense, i'd prefer a grittier, more settled Batman like Keaton...

Oh well we shall see.

He does look too young. what happened to looking for a mote grizzled Bats? Someone like Josh Brolin or Jimmy Cavaziel or hell, Daniel Day Lewis.

 

[monome]

Dear Mister Affleck,

hit the gym. seriously.

Yours truly,
monome

 

[mrhGB]

IDoes Batman always have to be dark? Does he always have to be massive? Does he always need to be Christian Bale? Does he always have to be perfect?

Yes please.

 

[Whitechocolatekrispies]

His butt chin is going to look so huge in that mask.

 

[Dabanton]

Very good choice.

Affleck has the cocky playboy act down pat and has action chops as well.

 

[Dead Man]

Sooo good.

Nice.

 

[strobogo]

I really had my heart set on Mel Gibson after seeing pictures of him jacked for Expendables. If they're really doing more of the Goddamn Batman, I don't think anyone is better at the insanity and unhingedness that Gibson has in him innately.

 

[maniac-kun]

What the fuck? No thanks.

 

[MisterHero]

Dat eyebrow acting.

Hell yeah.

 

[Xamdou]

Sorry, but these two

Taught me not to judge a cast before.

Are you seriously putting her in the same league as Heath Ledger's Joker? She was a terrible Catwoman, and is nowhere near Michelle Pfeiffer's great performance.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Taught me not to judge a cast before.

She was a terrible Catwoman though. Terrible.

Ledger as Joker was indeed great though.

 

[Jimothy]

Dear Mister Affleck,

hit the gym. seriously.

Yours truly,
monome

Have you seen The Town? Bulking up won't be a problem for Aflac.

 

[LEGEND0F117]

Just came in here to say this.

WHAT THE FUCK!!!!

 

[grandjedi6]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Really?

I thought this was just a twitterverse joke

 

[KillerTravis]

I really had my heart set on Mel Gibson after seeing pictures of him jacked for Expendables. If they're really doing more of the Goddamn Batman, I don't think anyone is better at the insanity and unhingedness that Gibson has in him innately.

I just checked to see what you were talking about and...

Holy shit Mel! I didn't expect him to look like that. Isn't he like 60?

 

[-Plasma Reus-]

People hated Ledger too, until they saw the movie.
Affleck is a fine actor.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

What the hell is going on?

I went to sleep in a world where Ben Affleck wasn't Batman only to wake up in a twilight zone inspired hell where the opposite is true.