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Ben Affleck Is The New Batman

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foxtrot3d

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If you said he was going to direct it I would be happy. I don't know about him playing Batman he just doesn't have the look in my opinion, but I'll reserve judgment until the film comes out. Though I have remarkably low expectations, Man of Steel was awful.
 
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Krowley

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He basically looks the part, and is a solid enough actor these days. Overall I think he is a nice choice.

It would be especially interesting if he were directing as well.
 
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Superblatt

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My initial reaction: Ugh.

After sitting here and thinking? Maybe.

Call me tmrw maybe I'll be good with it. I'm just really conflicted right now.
 
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Solo

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Also, fuck the idea of having Affleck direct a Supes/Batman movie.......however, seeing him direct the next Batman standalone would be amazing.
 
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Simo

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Press release:
BURBANK, CA, August 22, 2013 – Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to star as Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne. Affleck and filmmaker Zack Snyder will create an entirely new incarnation of the character in Snyder’s as-yet-untitled project—bringing Batman and Superman together for the first time on the big screen and continuing the director’s vision of their universe, which he established in “Man of Steel.” The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing and International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.
The studio has slated the film to open worldwide on July 17, 2015.

Last month’s surprise announcement of the new movie featuring both Superman and Batman created a wave of excitement and immediately fueled discussion and debate—among fans as well as in the media—about who would put on the cape and cowl of Bruce Wayne’s alter ego.

Snyder successfully re-imagined the origin of Clark Kent/Superman in the worldwide blockbuster “Man of Steel,” which has earned more than $650 million worldwide to date, and climbing. The director will now create an original vision of Batman and his world for the film that brings the two DC Comics icons together.
Affleck will star opposite Henry Cavill, who will reprise the role of Superman/Clark Kent. The film will also reunite “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.

In the announcement, Silverman stated, “We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics’ most enduringly popular Super Heroes, and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some. His outstanding career is a testament to his talent and we know he and Zack will bring new dimension to the duality of this character.”

Snyder also expressed his excitement about the casting of Affleck, noting, “Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry’s Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can’t wait to work with him.”

Kroll added, “We are so thrilled that Ben is continuing Warner Bros.’ remarkable legacy with the character of Batman. He is a tremendously gifted actor who will make this role his own in this already much-anticipated pairing of these two beloved heroes.”

Affleck recently starred in the Academy Award®-winning Best Picture “Argo,” which he also directed and produced, earning acclaim and a BAFTA Award nomination for his performance in the film, as well as a number of directing honors. In 2010, he starred in and directed the hit crime thriller “The Town.” His recent acting work also includes “The Company Men,” “State of Play,” and “Hollywoodland,” for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Earlier in his career, Affleck starred in and co-wrote (with Matt Damon) “Good Will Hunting,” for which he won an Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay.

The new Super Hero film is being scripted by David S. Goyer from a story he co-created with Zack Snyder. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan and Wesley Coller serving as executive producers.

Production is expected to begin in 2014.

The film is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, and Batman characters created by Bob Kane, published by DC Entertainment.
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Guevara

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Boy this is really not the direction I was hoping they'd go in. Affleck is distracting. I was hoping for a cast that would disappear more into the roles.
 
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ezekial45

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press release

BEN AFFLECK REVEALED AS BATMAN IN WARNER BROS. PICTURES’ NEW SUPER HERO FEATURE FILM, NOW SLATED TO OPEN JULY 17, 2015


The Oscar®-winning star joins Henry Cavill in the first ever onscreen match-up of DC Comics’ most iconic characters.


BURBANK, CA, August 22, 2013 – Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to star as Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne. Affleck and filmmaker Zack Snyder will create an entirely new incarnation of the character in Snyder’s as-yet-untitled project—bringing Batman and Superman together for the first time on the big screen and continuing the director’s vision of their universe, which he established in “Man of Steel.” The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President, Creative Development and Worldwide Production, and Sue Kroll, President, Worldwide Marketing andInternational Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.


The studio has slated the film to open worldwide on July 17, 2015.


Last month’s surprise announcement of the new movie featuring both Superman and Batman created a wave of excitement and immediately fueled discussion and debate—among fans as well as in the media—about who would put on the cape and cowl of Bruce Wayne’s alter ego.


Snyder successfully re-imagined the origin of Clark Kent/Superman in the worldwide blockbuster “Man of Steel,” which has earned more than $650 million worldwide to date, and climbing. The director will now create an original vision of Batman and his world for the film that brings the two DC Comics icons together.


Affleck will star opposite Henry Cavill, who will reprise the role of Superman/Clark Kent. The film will also reunite “Man of Steel” stars Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne and Diane Lane.


In the announcement, Silverman stated, “We knew we needed an extraordinary actor to take on one of DC Comics’ most enduringly popular Super Heroes, and Ben Affleck certainly fits that bill, and then some. His outstanding career is a testament to his talent and we know he and Zack will bring new dimension to the duality of this character.”


Snyder also expressed his excitement about the casting of Affleck, noting, “Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry’s Superman. He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can’t wait to work with him.”


Kroll added, “We are so thrilled that Ben is continuing Warner Bros.’ remarkable legacy with the character of Batman. He is a tremendously gifted actor who will make this role his own in this already much-anticipated pairing of these two beloved heroes.”


Affleck recently starred in the Academy Award®-winning Best Picture “Argo,” which he also directed and produced, earning acclaim and a BAFTA Award nomination for his performance in the film, as well as a number of directing honors. In 2010, he starred in and directed the hit crime thriller “The Town.” His recent acting work also includes “The Company Men,” “State of Play,” and “Hollywoodland,” for which he received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Earlier in his career, Affleck starred in and co-wrote (with Matt Damon) “Good Will Hunting,” for which he won an Oscar® for Best Original Screenplay.


The new Super Hero film is being scripted by David S. Goyer from a story he co-created with Zack Snyder. Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder are producing, with Benjamin Melniker, Michael E. Uslan and Wesley Coller serving as executive producers. Production is expected to begin in 2014.


The film is based on Superman characters created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster, and Batman characters created by Bob Kane, published by DC Entertainment.
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kurahador

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Derwind said:
His chinple is going to be awfully distracting. :(
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Nah...it's fine.
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params7

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I think this might turn out really well. Cavill/Affleck will probably have good chemistry on screen. Affleck could pull of a good Batman. There's no way he'll outdo Bale/Nolan Batman though.
 
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Barack Lesnar

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When I read the thread title and OP I was about to post a BEN AFFLECK?!? type of response but after thinking about for a few minutes maybe it can work. He's a nice guy and a solid actor. The problem is that he's such a huge name so there's various types of stigma attached to him. A mid-tier actor getting the part, one that people who really follow movies/TV hard know but isn't totally mainstream, wouldn't have elicited this type of reaction. Think Benedict Cumberbatch for Star Trek. To the mainstream he was a no-name, to others he was known from the Sherlocke TV series and other niche films.
 
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Lunchbox

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finally Bale is free to make American Pshycho 2

this dressing up like a clown for comic book nerds was ruining his career
 
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jett

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Directed by Zack Snyder, starring Ben Affleck.

I've never seen Snyder act, but I might prefer it to be the other way around.

Seriously though, Affleck is on his way to being a fantastic director, but he's just poor as an actor. Wish he would stop casting himself in his movies. He's competent on a good day. I've seen more than enough Affleck movies to make a real opinion on the guy, this is nothing like the Ledger situation. :p
 
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watershed

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Well, that was unexpected and I'm not too fond of the choice. He's an okay actor and even though Daredevil was a long time ago, that performance doesn't fill me with confidence. He wasn't bad but he didn't carry the film either.
 
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javac

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Solo said:
Also, fuck the idea of having Affleck direct a Supes/Batman movie.......however, seeing him direct the next Batman standalone would be amazing.
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Yeah that would be really good. Just for the love of god keep Zimmer away!
 
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ThisWreckage

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Heath Ledger was a fantastic actor, however. So that completely misses the point. People thought that Ledger was miscast, but anyone that knows anything about acting could have at least acknowledged that he was a talented actor. Affleck cannot carry a movie. I cannot imagine him having the screen presence to carry a Batman movie by himself.
 
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Dead

well not really...yet
On one hand, I believe this signifies that Affleck will more than likely be the one to direct the next stand alone Batman flick.
 
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